Thursday, June 27, 2013

Upside-Down Pizza and a Giveaway!

Upside-Down Pizza and a Giveaway!

An easy and unique way to make a delicious pizza in less than 45 minutes! No yeast dough to make! Just a quick and easy batter that is poured over the sauteed pizza toppings and then baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly! Everything is sautéed and then baked in one pan!


Upside-Down Pizza and a Giveaway!
Upside-Down Pizza

2 Tbls. olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
2 Tbls. grated romano cheese
1 cup of homemade or jarred tomato sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat a 10-12" diameter, oven safe saute pan, on the stovetop to medium with olive oil.
When oil is hot, sauté the veggies with the seasonings until tender.
Then add in the 93% lean ground beef and cook and stir until well browned, breaking up the meat as you brown it.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Then stir in 2 Tbls. grated romano cheese, tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella.
Evenly spread out the mixture to cover the entire bottom of the pan.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. And prepare the pizza batter below.

 PIZZA BATTER
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp. olive oil

Whisk the pizza batter ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
Pour slowly and evenly over the cooked pan ingredients, making sure to thinly cover it completely. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Sprinkle more grated romano cheese thinly over the cooked pizza batter and bake for another 5 minutes to lightly brown the cheese.
Remove from oven and allow pizza to cool and
 set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serves 4 people


That large beautiful pan, used to make my Upside-Down Pizza, was manufactured by a

company named Gastrolux. They are well known in Denmark as the makers of high quality non stick cookware. Now they are making their mark in the US.


Because I'm a very active food blogger they approached me to ask if I would be willing to test their product. But that wasn't good enough for me...nooooo! I told the Gastrolux company that if I loved their cookware  enough to blog about it that I would like for them to offer a free pan to one of my readers! They were so sure of their product that they agreed! And now I can see why because their cookware is extremely well made and designed!

Gastrolux generously sent me their 12" diameter, two-handled, sauté pan! I decided to create this recipe using the pan so that I could see how well it performed on the stove top as well as in the oven! While sauteing the vegetables I noticed how evenly heated the large pan was, even though it overlapped the burner on my glass top range. The pan sizzled evenly from edge to edge! And the pan even preformed beautifully in the oven! All the edges of the pizza were evenly browned! The pan and lid can bake at temperatures up to 500 degrees F. Their single handled pans have detachable handles! A very cool feature for easy storage! And I love that the Gastrolux non stick coating is PFOA and PFOS free which means it doesn't contain any carcinogenic materials, as many other non stick cookware does.

 Now one lucky reader will get to have their own Gastrolux pan! All we need to do is get the word out by getting their new Facebook page at least 300 'Likes'! And leave a comment on their wall about my giveaway while you're there!  I'd also like you to follow them on Pinterest if you have a Pinterest account! That's it! Simple and easy! Then comeback here and leave a comment telling me which one of their pans you would like! That's right...Gastrolux is nice enough to offer one winner the pan of their choice!!! Very cool!!!

Now for the rules and links! 
 
One comment on this blog per person, stating your pan choice and pan size. Anonymous comments will not be accepted. US residents only. Leave your email address in your comment on this blog, or comeback here daily to see if you're a winner. Winner must respond here or by email (lilliancooks @ yahoo.com) within 24 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Winner is chosen randomly, by me, using a random picker website.
 
 
Gastrolux Facebook page *HERE* ...'Like' their page and mention this giveaway there!
Gastrolux Cookware site *HERE*...Check out their product and find your pan choice and pan size!
 
Thank you Gastrolux for giving me the chance to try your fabulous sauté pan
 and for your generosity in this giveaway!
Good luck to all my readers!
 
 

 
UPDATE July 5, 2013
 
The Winner is...
Zekecartman
 
UPDATE July 7, 2013
 
Sorry Zekecartman! You didn't respond in time!
 
The New Winner is...
Daniela Cirillo
 
Congratulations!!!
Thank you to everyone who joined!
Stay tuned for other giveaways on my blog in the next few weeks!

59 comments:

  1. I could go for any of their pots and pans...wow! I would love WOK pan! I've been wanting to get into more stir frying.

    Liked on Facebook and Pinning there products.

    dsnmtgy@AOL.com

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  2. I would love to win one of these pans. I would like the Gastrolux Saute Pan that is 12.5" x 2.75" and is for the standard oven if I win.
    My email is swylie8820@att.net

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  3. would love love love this pan! I like the one you made the pizza in!

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  4. and I liked them on fb....and my email is laurielufkin@verizon.net

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  5. I love the pan you used here Lillian. The two handled saute pan. Love that you can go from stove to oven!

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  6. I liked them on fb, and my email is kswickiup48@gmail.com

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  7. I would love the pan you made the pizza in, it looks very versatile! Also, I NEED to make the yummy upside down pizza!

    I liked them on facebook too!

    otterpop73@hotmail.com

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  8. All their pans look great. I need a 12.5 X 2.75 saute pan. That would be great. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. Alredy Like them on my fb,and I love want to make ,dish pizza in the one you made !

    valentines1497@yahoo.com

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    1. Congrats Daniela! You are the new winner! I'll email you for your mailing address! =D

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    2. WOW!!!THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Lillian ,I'm so happy !! and I got the respond from Gastrolux today! THANK YOU AGAIN!! =D

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    3. You are very welcome! You should have your pan in 2-3 days! I know you will just LOVE it as much as I do! Thank you for entering! =D

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  10. So hard to pick just one! I'd like the two handle pan for the give away. I'll get the grill pan later.
    nancyjself[at]gmail[dot]com

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  11. Oh, I so want to win the saute pan...love it !!!

    dprap@aol.com

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  12. What a fantastic contest and I so can't wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
    Nessa005@yahoo.com

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  13. I would love the roasting pan that you did the upside down pizza in!!!!! This pan looks great for one-pot meals!!!! The saute pans don't look too bad either lol!!!! I just need some new cookware because I've been trying to prepare different and new meals for the family!!!!
    My email: ATAYLOR254@GMAIL.COM

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  14. I would love the 12" two handled roasting pan. I recently lost every item in my kitchen and now living on a fixed income will find it a long climb back to a fully functioning kitchen I always had and loved. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this contest. My email is constitutiongal@gmail.com

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  15. I'm just a junkie for this stuff LOL

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  16. Looks like a very cool blog. I too like to try recipes I find on the internet and now have on more source to check often. Thanks.

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  17. Gosh, these look like great pans. The Gastrolux Biotan Sauté Pan (2 handles) sounds absolutely perfect!

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  18. I would love to win this pan. The recipe you used here looks delish!! My e-mail is TheCouponGoddess@GMail.Com

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  19. Hi, As with everyone else I would love to win one of these pans. The 12in double handle saute pan. My email is tmont1972@gmail.com

    Either I'm going to try this new recipe for the upside down pizza. I have 2 very picky children that love pizza. I think this would be a great way to get veggies into them without them knowing!

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  20. I liked them on Facebook and followed and will pin them on Pinterest. I would love the pan you made your upside down pizza with! Thanks...email= jaimeykat0@aol.com

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  21. I'd love to try out their product, it looks awesome. I love that it's oven safe up to 500*F. too! Awesome! I'd love to try the Gastrolux Biotan Sauté Pan(2 handles).

    BTW, this recipe looks fabulous!

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  22. I liked thier facebook page and entered my comment on there as well. Now I'm stating that I would love their Gsatrolux Saute pan

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  23. Would love to win a pan,the one you make the pizza in,so i tell other people about this wonder reipce

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  24. I also would love the 12" saute pan you are using for the upside down pizza. I love to cook & could never have such a beautiful & versatile pan. My email is zekecartman@netscape.net.... Thank you for the initative you had to get one of their pans & then to get one for a very lucky reader. Marie

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    1. Hi Marie! Congrats! I just emailed you! =D

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    2. Sorry Marie! You haven't responded, so I had to choose another winner! =(

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  25. Awesome giveaway! I would love the roasting pan with two handles! The saute pan with two handles is pretty cool too!!!
    mykitchenadventures at yahoo dot com.

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  26. Would love the 12" saute pan, like you used to make this cool recipe! kim.mancuso@yahoo.com

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  27. What an opportunity, thanks Lillian!! If I have the opportunity to choose, really like the 12" two handled pan. My email is Chicandace@yahoo.com and my name is Candace.

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  28. Very impressed. Stovetop to Oven. Removable handle. A true "no oil needed" pan. Would love the 12.5 X 2.75 saute pan.

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  29. Seems like an awesome product. I'd like the 12.5'' x 2.75'' Saute pan. Email is tiff.lowe@gmail.com Thanks!

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  30. I liked their page, Lillian. I really like the pan you used - the larger size two handle sauté pan. That would be a nice addition to my pans. (I also like the grill pan - it is tough choice - lol)

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  31. The Gastrolux Roasting Pan would be my pan of choice...great size, perfect for making caramels and fudge in too!!! :) Thanks Lillian!!!
    secondmom63@hotmail.com

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  32. i would love to have a wonderful pan like that to cook in.i have been married 48 years and need some new cookware.thanks marsha haysman 6/30/2013 facebook

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  33. Susan Zambito I would love to win one of these pans I Love the roaster and also the crepe pan. Thanks Lillian smzmail@optonline.net

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  34. Very nice contest Lillian...xoColleen Sowa

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  35. Me me me!!!! LOL
    I would LOVEEE the saute pan.. the biggest one they make!
    (this is Lisa) Owner of Incredible Recipes btw <3

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  36. I love the pan featured in your upside down pizza! I need a pan that goes from on top of the oven to inside!

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  37. I love the 11" Gastrolux Casserole Pot! I don't have one yet! What an amazing giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win!

    jaanabauman@live.com

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  38. Hey Lilian, love your blog and i folow all your pinterest dishes. would love to ave that wok pan,

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  39. Wow is all I can say the pans r beautiful!! Ty so much for letting us win one of thease awesome.. I love to cook a good pot roast and the roasting pan is e so beautiful !! Iv yet to find a good roasting pan Id love to win one !! My email is jewel-Cooke@clear.net

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  40. They sound wonderful! I really like the 5.5 cup sauce pan. Once again great blog post!

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  41. I looked at all the pans on the Gastrolux site and WOW, they are fabulous!!! Love the pizza you made. I love the big sauté pan. You can do a lot of things with that, so if I had to choose one pan, that would be it. Thanks Lillian.

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  42. Great giveaway Lillian! I will share it on my facebook page too! My pan choice is the Gastrolux 12.5" Induction Frying Pan. I have an induction stovetop, so I'm happy to see they offer the induction option! Thanks ~Marion

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  43. This is some very nice looking cookware. I would love the 9" double handle sauté pan if I win.

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  44. Awesome giveaway. I would love the saute pan you used for the upside down pizza. I intend to try that, and it would be easier with that beautiful equipment.

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  45. This would be wonderful. I could really use a new casserole pan!

    Peggy Morris pjnmorris@yahoo.com

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  46. I would love to have the 12 inch saute pan you made your pizza in! This sounds like a great product, and 12 inches is a perfect size for me. My email addy: brendaathome@satx.rr.com

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  47. The cookware looks great! I liked them on facebook too. I would love to have the 18x10.25x5.5 roaster. I'm always cooking large amounts of food and I'm sure this would be great. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed :) Thank you, Jo M.

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  48. What a GREAT give-away! After looking at all of the products Gastrolux has to offer, I'd say I'd love to have the roaster. Thanks to you, Lillian, and Gastrolux for this wonderful chance to win such an awesome prize!! My email...... just in case I win: bicktasw@verizon.net

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  49. What a chance to win a piece of this beautiful Gastrolux cookware. If I win I would like to have the 12" 2 handled saute pan or the wok. My email address is jamkan@pa.metrocast.net Thank you Anna Mae Kantor

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  50. Congratulations to Zekecartman! I'm so jealous!

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  51. I guess this is over? I just seen it today for the first time don't know how I missed it. I come to your site almost daily it's my favorite cooking blog! You are very inspiring. I must take this link down from my FB wall then don't wanna swamp your site with people getting wrong info from me.

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    1. I'm so sorry you missed my giveaway! But stay tuned for more giveaways in the near future! I'll be doing a food kit giveaway in a few weeks. And possibly another Gastrolux giveaway in the future also! Thank you so much for your sweet comment...you made my day! =D

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