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’d love to try the 10 pc professional set 😉 or the square grill pan. I always wanted one of those.
Quesadillas!
would love to try the saute pan
I’d like to cook some omelets in this skillet!
I’d most like to try the Scanpan® Professional Nonstick Stockpot!
Here’s my tweet:
http://twitter.com/DianeAHenry/status/4994786570272768
I like you on facebook!
Me cook? ha, I’d have my hubby cook me up some eggs! 🙂
thanks! 😉
I’d like to try the Professional Nonstick Sauté Pan
thanks!
I like you on FB (Terra L. Jones)
thanks!
I would use this pan for grilled cheese! I have a 3 year old and it’s a family favorite lately. 😉
I like you on FB 🙂
French toast!
tweet: http://twitter.com/CouponKait/status/5022649461776385
I am a facebook friend
I’d like to try the non stick sauce pans
I already like you on facebook!
I actually Fanned you, but they took that away!!
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I would make some stir fry – yum!
I “like” you on FB 🙂
I would love to try the professional non-stick wok and make ANY stir-fry!!!
I would love to try the scanpan griddle!
I tweeted this giveaway!
I like you on Facebook!
I would cook a grilled pb&m…that’s peanut butter and marshmallow cream!!!
I would love to try one of their Woks. My daughter and I love Chinese food and I have been making due with a saute pan.
Here’s my tweet.
http://twitter.com/#!/geeky_princess/status/5047314460708864
I already like you on Facebook.
I’d love that CTX Nonstick Stockpot. I am so looking forward to boiling pasta that doesn’t stick anymore!
Yummy! I would cook quesadillas!
I’d like to try the pictured skillet.
I tweeted the giveaway.
I already like you on Facebook!
I WOULD USE THE SKILLET TO COOK MY HOME MADE TORTILLAS.
I SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL.
I wouild make my own burritos
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Well— I’m not a great cook but my specialties are grilled ham and cheese sandwiches (the first usually is awesome and it goes downhill from there!) and also scrambled eggs for breakfast!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I follow you on FB!!
I follow you on twitter at Journey2OurHome- but I can’t seem to copy my url with my tweet in it!!
I would make a lot of omelets in my skillet.
Wow, I’d love to try this out! Esp. for eggs (moved to stainless steel to minimize toxins, but it’s much harder to keep them over medium!)
I would love to try a skillet- even though I have 2 kids and a hubby I like to cook in smaller skillets like the 8 inch- it takes longer but I find focusing on one item at a time makes them turn out a little better!
I like the skillets and need some badly.
like on facebook
I tweeted the giveaway @joycemlinek
I liked you on facebook.
I’d like to scramble some eggs or make some eggs overeasy. They stick to my current pan.
I’d like to try the stainless steel pasta insert.
I tweeted about this great giveaway.
I really need a skillet. I would also love a wok. I hope it might get me interested in eating some vegetables.