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What’s Cookin’ Wednesday (and a giveaway!)

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!

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386 Replies to “What’s Cookin’ Wednesday (and a giveaway!)”

  5. I’d love to try out the Professional stockpot if I had to pick just one. The complete cooking set would look really nice in my kitchen if I could dream.

  13. I’d definitely make an omelet in this pan. It looks like it would be perfect — lots of room for lots of ingredients!

  21. I would be happy with any of the ScanPan cookware, but my absolute favorite is the 6.5 Quart Nonstick Stockpot.

  25. HHmmmm….I would cook so many things! My current skillet is trashed and I used it all the time….eggs, fried chicken, grilled cheese….I actually want new pots & pans for Christmas!

  28. Oh, I would like to try the square griddle off of their website…looks great for grilled cheese or pancakes! Yummy!

  33. My boys (8 & 4) LOVE LOVE LOVE Chessey eggs and hubby is a big fan of fried potatoes! And they make a mess if you don’t have a good skillet. So that is what I would be cooking in it! Thanks!

  44. I’d love to try ScanPan- I recently had to throw out a few pieces from my Calphalon Contemporary set that I got for our wedding 6 years ago, because the non-stick was flaking off (I handwashed them every time- it should not have done that so soon!). I just went to TJMaxx and bought a few cheap replacements until I can find “the one” brand I want to invest money in again, and a few friends have suggested this. I’d love to win these!

  47. I would love the ScanPan Professional Nonstick Wok. I melted my wok in the unfortunate Tofu Fire of May 2010.

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