We’re all pretty familiar with a potato peeler and the cheese grater, but have you come across the newest kitchen accessory?

The spiralizer is the newest way to get creative in the kitchen, turning normal vegetables into thick or thin strands that can be use in place of pasta and noodles.

Confused?

We were too, but after hearing rave reviews, we decided to get our very own spiralizer and put it to the test.

You just place your vegetable at one end and start twisting to shape it into spirals, our favourites are courgette, carrot, and even parsnips.

Spiralizers can be picked up from most cookery shops, and are all over the internet at the moment, they range  from £15 from Gefu to £30 from Hemsley and Hemsley.

Take a look at some of these amazing recipes… It’s a great way to serve up a fun feast for friends, or just a healthy dinner after work.