Spiralize!

One of the biggest challenges to getting more unprocessed fruits and vegetables in our diets is the preparation time and making them fun and interesting to eat. The spiralizer, a hand-driven appliance favored by gourmet chefs and raw-food enthusiasts, is nowgetting its moment in the culinary spotlight, giving home cooks a way to slice and dice fresh produce quickly and creatively. Driven by an interest in paleo, low carb, and gluten-free diets, many people are looking for ways to replace grain-based pastas and other processed foods with wholesome vegetables and fruits. A spiralizer provides an easy, enjoyable way to transform apples, beets, cabbages, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and more into exciting dishes and eye-popping garnishes that add both pizzazz and flavor. Beverly Lynn Bennett demonstrates the versatility of various types of spiralizers in this collection of over 30 recipes. She transforms cuts of various sizes and shapes, from thin spaghetti-like strands to thick noodles, into recipes that can be served for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, or snacks. Both cooked and raw dishes are featured, and all the recipes are free of gluten and dairy products, so they'll accommodate a wide range of dietary preferences. Included is information on different types of spiralizers and how they operate, illustrated with photos showing the types of cuts possible with a variety of food.with photos showing the types of cuts possible with a variety of food.