how is this different than using my mini-prep cuisinart?
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Not a plug in appliance. Does not take up much space for storage. Easier to clean and best of all you can control the size of what you are chopping with each pull of hand powered cord.
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It doesn't mush some of the food before the rest is chopped. you have great control over size of chop. It has a sweeper on the bottom that moves the food around well.
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It takes half the space, very easy to wash, and it is a lot easier to control how small do you want whatever it is you are blending to be.
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As others have said, smaller batches seem to work better. Mine never boils over when I make 4 cups (2 cups uncooked, using the included measure). For larger amounts I put a glass pie plate under it. This makes any boil-over easy to handle.
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Yes. I've never noticed a difference, but the smaller pot may taste better.
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The package has the Cuisinart logo on it. So I would go with genuine product. Mine was just in a small plastic bag with a Cuisinart sticker. My Amazon order was with the new packaging that is less waste, I guess.
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Personal preference. i have heard good and bad things about both. I like Cuisinart better.
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My model is the Cuisinart Custom Prep 11 (11 cups) and it works. Otherwise, I don't know. Why don't you ask Cuisinart? Hope this helps.
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I have not noticed any difference myself, unless you are accustomed to grounding your own coffee? It may be the grounding process?
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I had to toss my old copper-bottomed Revere Ware (warped, which I didn't notice on a non-glass top stove), and my grandmother's cast iron cookware (uneven on the outside). I now have a Cuisinart stainless steel set (copper in-between stainless), and use the Circulon Contempo pans for things like eggs (or when I just want an easy clean-up). They both work (the concentric ridges are inside the pan, not outside), with the Circulon being easier to clean, but slower to warm up, and Cuisinart being much more elegant to cook with. I have had the Circulon pans for about three years, with light use - they don't have a scratch on the, to my surprise (I don't use metal utensils with them, and I usually use a little oil).
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That depends on how big your counter is! It is not that much bigger than others, and with the embedded heating elements it is much easier to clean and heats a lot faster. I highly recommend it for anyone!
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Cooks Illustrated rated the Kitchen Aide higher.The word on the latest generation of Cuisinarts is NOT that great.You might also look into the French made Magimix. I've heard it is great but I've only seen it in catalogs & it looks like it has a rather LARGE footprint.
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Here is a site that can help you I wasn't able to get the info for you as I didn't have all the info necessary. Go to www.justanswer.com/Cuisinart‎ they will have a tech that can help you. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help.
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From looking at the specs the only difference I can see is the "portable" unit has a couple new custom heat settings and an upper power level of 1800 watts vs. the "counter top" units 1600 watt rating. I have the counter top unit and it does everything I want. You could probably mimic the extra heat settings on the portable by playing with the heat level and timer settings. I don't believe those small differences in the portable are worth the extra 50% in price over the counter top unit.
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I have not used the cuisinart, but I love my lil grill! I use it every day, in fact since I first plugged it in, I have turned on my stove only a couple of times, if I can grill it I do, it is awesome for veggies, and all meats...and makes an awesome panini sandwich. Sausage patties done in a flash without the greasy mess! Its small, but for 2 people it is great!
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I asked Cuisinart about this, they said, none. The EPC-1200 is the model they sell through Costco, apparently. Its indistinguishable.
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Here's a nice comparison for those thinking about getting this or a Vitamix. I found it useful.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI0PEviX0qg
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I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or softer things. I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or... » Read More I had a Black & Decker 7-cup food processor before, so I really can't comment on the 13 cup Kitchen Aid one. I really like the Cuisinart 14-cup. I haven't tried dough yet, but I've made chicken salad, sorbet, and hamburger (from very lean tenderloin beef), and it was very good for that. Unfortunately, for slicing vegetables, it's no better than my old Black and Decker: stuff tends to slide sideways and get caught between the metal plate and the lid. You really have to have the feeder tube stuffed tightly, and large, harder things like potatoes and big carrots work better than cucumbers or softer things. « Show Less
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I contacted Cuisinart for you about the N on the model number. They told me the only difference is on the handle...that's all they said in the email so I don't know if it's the style or material used for the handles, or what. In either case it doesn't appear to be a big difference between the MCP66-28 and the MCP66-28N. Hope that helps...