So far I've used it to make smoothies, mango margaritas and for several recipes that called for sauces that needed to be pureed and one that needed to have a chunky texture. The presets for smoothies and puree seem to work really well, and the variable speeds allow you to use the blender as a food processor. For very large portion it won't replace a food processor but for smaller batches I've found it to work really well.
The blender is a well made appliance, is pretty quiet even when running at full speed during the clean cycle which is a snap. With the 2.2 HP motor the blades make quick work of blending your food, especially when following the direction of softer foods at the bottom and harder food near the top.