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What Do You Call Those Gizmos

What are those 'gadgets' that can spiral a zucchini or a squash so that it looks and cooks like pasta?   I am in the market for one but don't know what it's called exactly. 

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Re: What Do You Call Those Gizmos

Spiralizer

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Re: What Do You Call Those Gizmos

Seen them called:

 

Vegetti and also Spiralizer.

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thanks.....i had asked this on another thread and no one answered.

any preferences to which one you like/use or which one is "the best?"

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@sunshine45 wrote:

thanks.....i had asked this on another thread and no one answered.

any preferences to which one you like/use or which one is "the best?"


 

The ones that look like giant pencil sharpeners are NOT good or easy to use.

 

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@sunshine45 wrote:

thanks.....i had asked this on another thread and no one answered.

any preferences to which one you like/use or which one is "the best?"


I own the "Vegetti" (not the slim model) and I really like it. Wally's has the "Pro" Vegetti for around 20 and it has all the attachments.Smiley Happy

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Chef Tony also has a new Genius that performs this function. It was on Wednesday night's In the Kitchen with David:

 

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This is the one I purchased from the Southern channel, @Love Roses.  Just used it again last night for zucchini "pasta" with Bourbon Chicken over it.  Swoon.Woman LOL  So much easier than the handheld one. Blades for small and large spirals, as well as ribbons.  The blade discs stay right onboard, too.  Small for those of us with kitchen real estate issues.  $19.95 + $3.95 S&H.  Looks like it's sold out right now, but I'm sure they'll be getting it back in stock soon as it was so popular. HTH'sWoman Happy

 

DASH 3-Blade Spiral Slicer

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DASH 3-Blade Spiral Slicer

 

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I bought one of these from Evine, put it away for awhile, then I couldn't figure out how to work it.  Sold it at a local auction.  Perhaps I'll try the HSN one next.  It looks idiot proof.

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It must be, @depglass .  Having great success with it here!Woman LOL

 

Just cut your zucchini (or other vegetable choice) into 2" lengths, select which blade you want to use, pop it in and screw it down with the finger holes provided.  Place your zucchini in the center.  Pop the top on and turn it to screw it down (spring loaded).  Turn the handle clockwise.  Done. 

 

I've used mine for curly fries (both sweet potatoes and Russet), and it works great for that, too.   I had a handheld spiralizer first, and this one's much easier and does a better job IMO.

 

There are vids at HSN under the item number, if you want to take a look.   

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