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spiralizers

cooking lady — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 18:28:03 GMT

They are all over the cooking blogs - looks great - has anyone tried one> I'm considering buying the Padermo one.

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havanesecutie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 18:42:28 GMT

I have the Paderno spiralizer -3 blade. I think it's my best purchase ever. LOVE IT! There is a new 4 blade version of this machine. here is a review of the 4-blade version (http://www.inspiralized.com/?s=paderno+4+blade) Make sure you visit inspiralized.com as it will give you a lot of information regarding how to use the different blades and how to chose the right size vegetables. I made paleo meatballs with sauce and served them over spiralized zucchini noodles. OMG, so good! Salads are so much better with spiralized veges. Not sure why, but we prefer many of the vegetables cut that way. Sometimes I spiralize a bunch of different things and keep them in a container for putting on a salad. Be sure to try spiralized Chioggia beets (this salad is my favorite use more dressing. http://www.inspiralized.com/2014/08/06/candy-cane-beet-noodle-and-arugula-quinoa-salad-with-parmesan-garlic-vinaigrette/#more-9854)

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cooking lady — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 06:44:05 GMT

Thanks for the review - that's the one that was recommended to me too - "Skinnytate" - my favorite food blogger swears by it - I lost a lot of weight using her recipes and the spiralizer is so great for zucchini noodles, etc. Anyhow - thanks for letting me know you like it.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:52:49 GMT

On 1/22/2015 cooking lady said:
Thanks for the review - that's the one that was recommended to me too - "Skinnytate" - my favorite food blogger swears by it - I lost a lot of weight using her recipes and the spiralizer is so great for zucchini noodles, etc. Anyhow - thanks for letting me know you like it.

I *love* skinnytaste, she's my favorite food blogger, also!

Too funny, because we were talking about her zoodles this morning. DH could not understand what I was saying, LOL. Noodles? Googles?

I want one too, is the one you're thinking about the one from Williams-Sonoma? I heard that was the best.

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sidsmom — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 22:19:03 GMT

I have the Joyce Chen Saladacco hand model. It's small & compact. I've made this recipe many times...yummy:

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ChynnaBlue — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:13:23 GMT

I used this comparison video when I was deciding. The choices I liked best were the Joyce Chen and the Paderno. The Spirooli shown in this video is a cheaper (and lesser quality) version of the Paderno, so I did not choose that one. The Joyce Chen model leaves the least "waste" vegetable behind and the Paderno offers slightly thicker noodles.

Hope this helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlWELwaUMjk

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cooking lady — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:32:04 GMT

Yes Padermo is the best - Gina (Skinnytaste) tried them all and she loves Padermo the best - BTW - glad you like her food - I have been following her for the last 3 years - I am a WW and just cooking her food helped me lose 87# in 10 months and the food was delicious. Her cookbook is everywhere now - it was even on the Top 10 best seller list. Her food is amazing - I have kept the weight off for a couple of years now and never feel unsatisfied with her food. Tonite I am cooking pork chops and applesauce with some homemade applesauce I made - so delicious - nothing like store bought!! Thanks for sharing - glad you like her too!!

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NoelSeven — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:58:08 GMT

On 1/23/2015 cooking lady said:
Yes Padermo is the best - Gina (Skinnytaste) tried them all and she loves Padermo the best - BTW - glad you like her food - I have been following her for the last 3 years - I am a WW and just cooking her food helped me lose 87# in 10 months and the food was delicious. Her cookbook is everywhere now - it was even on the Top 10 best seller list. Her food is amazing - I have kept the weight off for a couple of years now and never feel unsatisfied with her food. Tonite I am cooking pork chops and applesauce with some homemade applesauce I made - so delicious - nothing like store bought!! Thanks for sharing - glad you like her too!!

cooking lady, thank you for all the information!

My husband has diabetes and I need as healthy food as I can get, ITA, Gina is a godsend! When I serve my husband something new from her, he's constantly amazed by how good everything is.

I did buy her new cookbook but have yet to go over it carefully for new recipes. One of her recipes that's a family favorite is her Teriyaki Burger. I fry (no oil) the pineapple ring for a minute in a nonstick pan and use ready-made sauce. Her additions of ginger and shaved carrot in the meat is delicious!

I also recently made one of her casseroles, also delicious!

CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss!

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aprilskies — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:57:31 GMT

I bought the paderno from Amazon last year. I like it a lot. Have only made zucchini noodles so far. I have the one with the three slicers.

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BaileyBop — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 02:41:45 GMT

I'm looking at the Padermo and the Brieftons. They both look the same but the Brieftons is about $7 cheaper. I like the video of the Brieftons better then the Padermo. I'll do some more research before I decide.

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NoelSeven — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 02:54:11 GMT

Does anyone know what the Padermo 4th blade is for (rather than the model with 3 blades)?

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glmama — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 03:54:50 GMT

Someone I know just got one and loves it. We eat lots of veggies, and I cook every day, and I thought I'd be MORE tempted to get one of these thingies, but for some reason I'm not. I know that there are recipes out there and that you can use it on other vegetables, but when I think of it or consider it, I only think zucchini or other squash. And for me that seems limiting. I am a minimalist when it comes to gadgets and if I get one I like something that has multiple uses.

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Sooner — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 04:03:06 GMT

What do you do with the veggies after you spiralize them?

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 04:06:05 GMT

yes, I do and love it! I use it mostly for zucchini pasta with a raw pasta sauce...yummers! I know it doesn't sound like it, but after you've been living this lifestyle for some time...a "pasta" dish really is a treat!

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NoelSeven — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 04:46:20 GMT

On 1/23/2015 Sooner said:
What do you do with the veggies after you spiralize them?

There are a lot of recipes online, many are used in replacing regular noodles with spiral veggies, as in pasta dishes.

Others are used for salads.

Google "spiralizer recipes", there are many online and even a Pinterest collection of them.

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iQue — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:39:29 GMT

Thank you for this post. I purchased the GEFU Spiralfix Spiral slicer from BBY with coupon and looking forward to the many healthy dishes I can create with zuchinni, carrots, beets, etc. Thanks again!

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NoelSeven — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:56:12 GMT

Does anyone know what the fourth blade is for on the Paderno?

I wonder about the difference between the model with three blades and the model with four.

The Paderno looks very large and kitchen space has become a problem for me. What do others think? Is that just the photo or are they really big?

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iQue — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:36:05 GMT

On 1/30/2015 NoelSeven said:
Does anyone know what the fourth blade is for on the Paderno?

I wonder about the difference between the model with three blades and the model with four.

The Paderno looks very large and kitchen space has become a problem for me. What do others think? Is that just the photo or are they really big?

Now included is a fourth blade that will make endless delicate angel hair strands, and a metal pin that is used in conjunction with the straight blade to make spectacular accordion-style vegetables

Check out the review at http://www.inspiralized.com/2014/09/16/the-new-paderno-4-blade-spiral-slicer-spiralizer-review-giveaway/

I decided on the GEFU because of the compact size for storage.

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jackthebear — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:44:03 GMT

I have the $15 version you get at BBBeyond and I made zucchini summer squash noodles. They are a good substitute for pasta if you are watching carbs/calories. I have to be honest nothing really beats real pasta but this a good sub.

I have made Alfredo type sauce, pesto, tomato sauce with it.

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iQue — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:47:13 GMT

As far as the $15 version at BBY, it seams that you waste some of the vegetable as it does not peel the entire veggie. I know you can probably either slice it up or snack on it but for me I would rather be able to spiral cut more of the vegetable. JMHO