If this isn’t the first time you’ve visited us here at Mommin’ It Up, this is probably not the first time you’ve heard of my cooking escapades.
There was the pumpkin cake last Halloween. And then there was the time I just about set the crock pot on fire. Ah, yes, that was a classic.
But then you also know that I’m trying to get better.
One thing I’ve learned in the last year or so of trying not to suck so much is that good equipment is important.
I upgraded my appliances, but I also needed to upgrade my cookware, which was of the finest just-married-first-big-kid-apartment quality. It was junk.
Last year I had the opportunity to try out ScanPan during our Holiday Gift Guide, and so when I embarked upon this cooking self-improvement course, I reached out to them to see if they would be interested in partnering with me. They generously sent me a few pieces to try out – and also the same pieces to give away!
Here’s a little bit of background on ScanPan products:
Scanpan is the first producer of nonstick cookware that is certified PFOA free, so it’s safe for you and the earth. The unique cooking surface is safe for metal utensils and allows for browning, searing and deglazing—things you can’t do with traditional nonstick. It requires little to no fat for cooking, so you can enjoy a healthy meal.
Pretty cool, huh? I like ScanPan because they’re high-quality and sturdy, and unlike some other non-stick pans, they don’t contain any pesky carcinogens. They heat up really quickly and they wash up easily.
The first ScanPan product I tried out was the 10 1/4 inch skillet.
This skillet is the perfect size for searing meat, making pancakes, or cooking up a grilled cheese.
Tonight, I used it to make BBQ chicken quesadillas.
I put a splash of olive oil in as the skillet heated up, but I actually forgot to add any more in after the first quesadilla was done, and the other three turned out just fine.
I took pictures of the whole process but apparently my phone ate them. Grrr…
Anyway, I’ve been using the ScanPan products for a while now, and I’ve been really impressed with the results, and I’m excited to share them with you.
I’ll be doing a What’s Cookin’ Wednesday for the next three weeks… with a giveaway each time!
So here’s how you can win the ScanPan 10 1/4 inch skillet:
Required entry: Leave a comment on this post and tell us what you’d cook in the skillet.
Extra entries:
— Visit this site and then leave a comment telling us what ScanPan product you’d like to try out.
— Tweet about this contest & leave a comment with a link to your tweet. Here’s an example: “Win a @scanpang skillet from @momminitup & @jennyitup!”
— “Like” us on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.
This contest will end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23. Good luck!
I would be so excited to win a ScanPan. I would cook stuffed french toast in the ScanPan!
I want to try the
Scanpan Professional Nonstick Skillets, 12¼”
I would cook eggs and quesadillas for sure!
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I would simply like to try one of their steamer inserts. I always come into situations where one of these would be nice, but I’ve never considered them to be necessary enough to buy one.
I’d definitely be making the boys scrambled eggs with this pan, which always stick to my pan!
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I would use this skillet to make grilled cheese sandwiches and scrambled eggs.
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I would cook pancakes! Apple Cinnamon Pancakes!
I would make grilled cheese for sure!
I’d make a spicy shrimp sautee. Nonstick pans are a must (at least for my skill-level of cooking) with seafood.
I would cook breakfast omelet! yummy
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i love to win the scan pan
I would love to make some omelette’s in this pan
I want to try the ScanPan Dutch oven. I like to make casseroles and this is the all in one tool to do it!
me and my girls are pancake mad so i’d definitely be cookin lots of pancakes in mine!!
I need that 10 1/4″ skillet!
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BACON!!!!!!!! Yum!!
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Hmm, I would make stir-fry for lunch in that pan!
I’d love to try the Professional Griddle.
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I would like to try the Dutch Oven
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Definately like their square griddle ~ I think this pan is the greatest for the grilled cheese, french toast, and pancakes 😉
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Well, I don’t cook, but my husband would certainly love to cook for me in it! The first thing he’d make me is eggs since I’m pregnant and he’s trying to be a stickler about the Blue Ribbon Diet.
The square grillpan does look awesome!
I would make omlettes!
I would love the square griddle to make big breakfasts!
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In the Skillet I would make eggs. Simple I know but my eggs ALWAYS stick to my skillet and it drives me nuts!
From their site I would love to try out their stock pot, I love making stews and soups
I’d use it to make the family pancakes!
Shredded hashbrowns with ham, onions, peppers, tomatoes and tons of cheese! YUM I’m hungry now!
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I adore the wok – how nice
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I would cook Chicken Breast with Parmesan Cheese as the coating
I follow you on FB and I would love to try the square griddle 🙂
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