Cut Down on Clutter! These Are the Kitchen Appliances You Actually Need

A food processor does so much for a home cook; it chops, purees, blends, and mixes up cookie dough like whoa. So when it's time to buy one, invest in one that's made to last. This Cuisinart 14-Cup Custom Food Processor ($250) is big enough to handle large projects but not so big that you'll avoid getting it out. Keep it on your countertop, and you'll be amazed by how often you use it — and how you ever lived without it.