Vitamix's Explorian E320 blender not only tackles a wide range of prepping tasks, it has a sleek design that fits neatly under most overhead cabinets. Offering ten variable speeds, the workhouse blender creates everything from perfectly textured chunky salsas to velvety smooth purees. Tough ingredients are easily pulverized with the help of the powerful motor, four-inch blades and a pulse feature that provides a burst of power. Use the included tamper to push down frozen or bulky items toward the blade without having to stop and scrape.