"What the heck is a Zoodle?" Great question! Zucchini + Noodle = Zoodles. And they are just one of many ways you can use vegetable spiralizing to swap out high-carb, starchy pasta for veggies in your favorite dishes. So why is this book only about zoodles? (Another great question - you are on FIRE today!) For the average weight loss surgery patient, vegetables can be tricky. Not every vegetable sits well and buying and making too much of anything can be a big waste! That's what makes zucchini the perfect place to start! With its forgiving texture (it's 95% water!), variation in sizes and ease of use, zucchini are the weight loss surgery patient's answer to pasta cravings. This book will give you the jumpstart you need into a long and delicious zoodling career, including: Picking the right zucchini to zoodle (because size does matter!) How to cut, prep and cook zoodles like a pro! 30 recipes ranging from Italian-inspired, to Asian-Inspired to Americana-inspired (there's even Cold Zoodle salads for your next barbecue!) …we even cover what to do with "zoodle scraps." You know…those pesky little pieces of zucchini left over after zoodling that you hate to throw away? I got you covered! This book takes you step-by-step, with full color illustrations, teaching you how to replace pasta with zoodles that are the right shape, flavor and texture. So c'mon! Let's get zoodling. Let's play with our food!