A Must Have

This is some piece of equipment. If you are serious about cooking the Cuisinart will be your partner for life.
I got mine for Christmas and I've already made a bunch of stuff. The dough button is great since gives you the right speed to knead it. Don't expect to become baker with this machine.It was designed with chopping in mind, but it will tackle basics like cookie dough, baguettes and pizza. Making pizza is fun because you can make sauce after the dough rests for a while.
Nothing stops this machine. Carrots, the hardest Parmesan cheese or nuts will crumble in seconds. You can make great pesto, gazpacho or salsas.
It cleans well and looks great. I recommend it highly.