Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
A food processor takes the most tedious prep work in cooking — chopping, slicing, shredding, pureeing — and does it in seconds. The Cuisinart 14-Cup is the benchmark home food processor that professional chefs keep in their own kitchens.
Our Verdict
The Cuisinart 14-Cup handles everything from pie dough to coleslaw to hummus with consistent, excellent results. It’s large enough for family-sized batches and powerful enough to handle difficult tasks without stalling.
What We Like
- 720-watt motor handles even tough tasks without stalling
- 14-cup capacity handles family-size batches
- Multiple blades and discs for slicing, shredding, chopping, pureeing
- Extra-large feed tube reduces pre-cutting of ingredients
- Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and blades
Worth Knowing
- Takes up significant counter or cabinet space
- Loud during operation
- Blade is very sharp — requires careful handling
Who Is This For?
Cooks who make pastry dough, coleslaw, hummus, salsas, soups, and other dishes requiring consistent chopping or pureeing, family cooks who make large batches, and anyone who spends significant time on tedious vegetable prep.
The Full Picture
The 14-cup bowl is the key capacity feature. Smaller food processors force you to work in batches, which defeats the time-saving purpose. At 14 cups, you can process an entire head of cabbage for coleslaw, make a full batch of pie dough, or puree a full pot of soup without transferring in stages. The standard blade set handles most tasks: S-blade for chopping and pureeing, slicing disc for uniform vegetable and fruit slices, shredding disc for cheese and vegetables. Additional blades for julienne, French fry cut, and other specific tasks are available and interchangeable. The large feed tube reduces prep time by accepting whole vegetables — whole tomatoes, cucumbers, and apples often fit without slicing first.
Bottom Line
The Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor is what makes professional cooking techniques accessible at home. If you avoid certain recipes because of the prep work involved, this eliminates the barrier.
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