This is such a great hand mixer. I've used it to make refried beans and brownies. It did an awesome job at both. It's very easy to use. It's easy to clean up. I really love that it has a bowl rest. It really comes in handy when you're adding ingredients. I also love that it has a compartment that snaps on the bottom of the mixer that stores the accessories. I also really love the burst function that kicks up the RPM's.