Besides the enticing combination mentioned in the title, the next thing that got my attention is that the recipes in this book go far beyond zucchini ribbons. While (as I write this) it's zucchini season, and zucchinis are the reason I originally bought my spiralizer, this book includes recipes that use spiral versions of lots of different foods.
Take carrots, for instance. How do Nutty Carrot Pancakes sound? Or Carrot and Garlic Pasta? Banana and Carrot Muffins? Just wait 'til you read those recipes that use spiralized carrots!
I do love zucchini, though, so I was very pleased to find, as I browsed the table of contents, plenty of recipes that use "zoodles," or zucchini noodles. The Fiery Shrimp and Zucchini Pasta, Greek Salad with Zucchini Noodles (I've already tried this one, see my photo below), even Choco Coco Zucchini Cookies all sound wonderful and are on my list of recipes to try.
This isn't a book meant to educate you on the benefits of eating clean, Paleo, or gluten free. It's a recipe book to encourage you, as the subtitle says, to "Get Creative With Endless Possibilities." The creative recipes inside are easy to follow and the ingredients are relatively easy to find. If you already cook gluten free, you'll probably have most of them on hand.
Greek Salad with Zucchini Noodles from the Spiralizer Cookbook (Photo by Susan Deppner) |
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Veggetti Pro Spiral Vegetable Cutter As Seen on TV |
UPDATE: Readers have left comments about not being familiar with a spiralizer, so I found a version of the spiral vegetable cutter that I think you'll like.
This tool is called the Veggetti Pro, an "as seen on TV" spiralizer kitchen gadget with great reviews, very easy to use, and it makes both wide and narrow cuts (notice the wider zucchini noodles in the picture).
It's available at a great price, too, in the $25 vicinity as I write this. Great gift idea!
-- Susan Deppner
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Sounds like a delightful cookbook, particularly for those needing gluten-free recipes. Finally a group of creative ways to be gluten-free!
ReplyDeleteThose were my thoughts, too, Wednesday Elf. I love the creativity of the recipes! Appreciate your comment!
DeleteSounds very interesting and I will admit you've introduced me to a new term--spiralizer...interesting!
ReplyDeleteGuess I should have featured one, Mary Beth! Zoodles (zucchini noodles) were all the rage last summer, but you can "spiralize" other vegetables as well. Makes for a fun and different way to eat/cook. I love it!
DeleteThis does indeed sound like a wonderful cookbook and such a pretty Greek salad presentation too. Thank you for the great review and recommendation.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Cynthia! Thank YOU!
Deletesomehow I missed the spiralizer trend but I'm on it now! Your Greek salad made me hungry....
ReplyDeleteDefinitely give it a try, Heather. It's fun and adds some variety to the dinner table, at least at our house!
DeleteGreat review that makes me hungry. Just pinned your Greek salad to my Healthy Eating Board.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara. It's a delicious recipe!
DeleteThanks, Barbara. It's a delicious recipe!
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