It's a must for any kitchen. My knife skills aren't great - so to be able to dice carrot and onion quickly, with such easy clean up is great! It can certainly perform every function of much more expensive appliances. Taco night has never ben easy - whip up salsa, chop onion, and even mice meat! But with the dough attachment too, it'll get you baking more than ever. The quality feels good - and the power is perfect. Certainly well worth it.