Win a Swiss Diamond wok and a copy of Vegetarian Viet Nam

Quality cookware is a necessity for success in the kitchen and happens to be one of my obsessions (those obsessions are all related – cooking, cookbooks, cookware, food). Finding a great wok has been the most challenging for me.  I’ve bought at least a half dozen varieties of woks and always ended up destroying them either while seasoning or ruining a meal because I felt I couldn’t control the heat. 

My search for a wok that works for me recently ended with a Swiss Diamond® wok, specifically their cast-aluminum nonstick 14-inch 6-2/7-quart wok with lid. Not only is this wok nonstick (so no pesky seasoning needed) but it is sturdy and perfect for a number of applications. I’ve used it several times now for stir fries, deep frying and I even boiled some noodles in it.

 

Swiss Diamond® cookware is manufactured mainly in Switzerland, using hydroelectric green power supply, clean and safe environment and controlled by the Swiss authorities. Swiss Diamond® has been called “the Rolls-Royce” of nonstick fry pans by the Wall Street Journal; has been named “best nonstick cookware” by the leading U.S. consumer ratings organization; and is recommended by the Cooking Club of America. It is recommended for vegan and vegetarian cooking by the American Vegetarian Association and has won numerous international and regional awards. 

When Swiss Diamond® sent me the aforementioned wok and one of their cast iron enamel pots for review, I was thrilled. The wok is a stellar piece of cookware and their cast iron is a work horse. I am particularly in love with the 6.3 quart as it is shallow with a large cooking surface – perfect for frying chicken or searing large pieces of meats or several pieces of protein at one time. This casserole is perfect for a variety of things including slow cooking and more. With excellent heat conductivity and retention, the high-quality enamel offers improved resistance to scratches and has anti-adhesive properties, allowing for wonderful release properties making the product easy to clean and care for and goes from stove or oven to tabletop in style.

Swiss Diamond® is generously offering one of the woks in our giveaway below. Head down to our giveaway to enter. Along with the wok, we are giving away a copy of one of my favorite books from 2018 so that you can test out the wok yourself. Earlier this year, I wrote a review of Vegetarian Viet Nam and this month Cameron Stauch’s book is one of our selections in the Eat Your Books Cookbook Club

Our   will give you a look inside this brilliant book and my review from March shares more information. 


W. W. Norton is offering one copy of Vegetarian Viet Nam and Swiss Diamond® is providing one of their Swiss Diamond® cast-aluminum nonstick 14-inch 6-2/7-quart wok with lid in our contest open to EYB Members in the US. One of the entry options is to answer the following questions in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

What piece of cookware from Swiss Diamond® would you like to try out?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won’t be counted. For more information on this process, please see our step-by-step help post. Be sure to check your spam filters to receive our email notifications. Prizes can take up to 6 weeks to arrive from the publishers. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on September 22nd, 2018.

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115 Comments

  • Ziggy7  on  August 2, 2018

    Roasted winter squash with basil and peanut sauce.

  • Shelley.b  on  August 2, 2018

    Crispy fried shallots

  • rchesser  on  August 2, 2018

    Vermicelli noodles with fresh turmeric, tofu, and Chinese chives.

  • themasterkey3000  on  August 2, 2018

    Cucumber pineapple rolls with coconut soy sauce

  • rchesser  on  August 2, 2018

    The Wok

  • Nancith  on  August 2, 2018

    Crispy half-moon pillows!

  • MelMM  on  August 2, 2018

    Tofu skin sausage

  • MelMM  on  August 2, 2018

    One of the larger fry pans with a lid.

  • riley  on  August 2, 2018

    Squash and sweet potato coconut milk soup
    8.9 Qt cast iron oval pot

  • TrishaCP  on  August 2, 2018

    Pickled carrots

  • TrishaCP  on  August 2, 2018

    The wok

  • thecharlah  on  August 2, 2018

    Fragrant lemongrass Hue-style noodle soup (Bun bo hue chay)

  • thecharlah  on  August 2, 2018

    Wok

  • mduncan  on  August 2, 2018

    I haven't yet found the cast iron casserole dish of my dreams, so I'd love to give a Swiss Diamond a try (I love the shade of blue, too). First recipe I'd cook would be the steamed flat rice dumplings in banana leaves.

  • LSanders  on  August 2, 2018

    8.5 quart stock pot and quick pickled carrots

  • ejsimpson  on  August 2, 2018

    XD INDUCTION JAPANESE OMELET PAN (TAMAGOYAKI) – 5" X 7" and

    Crispy rice and mung bean crepes (Banh xeo)

  • lselke  on  August 3, 2018

    Cucumber pineapple rolls! And the XD tamagoyaki pan (non-induction).

  • lydiag12  on  August 3, 2018

    I would like to try Five-spice-glazed portobello mushrooms first!

  • vickster  on  August 3, 2018

    Hot and style Thai Style Noodle Soup and I'd like to try that Swiss Diamond Wok first – then perhaps consider their other products. They look great!

  • sarahawker  on  August 3, 2018

    Aromatic cellophane noodle roll-ups

  • chowfamily  on  August 3, 2018

    Vermicelli-noodles-with-fresh-turmeric!

  • t.t  on  August 3, 2018

    Black pepper soy glazed nori tofu roll. I'd like to try the cast iron square grill pan.

  • Angryyew  on  August 3, 2018

    The wok and Cucumber pineapple rolls

  • carhas  on  August 4, 2018

    what a fantastic prize! would love to win the wok and try steamed flat rice dumplings

  • cowlady  on  August 4, 2018

    Warm banana coconut tapioca pudding (Che chuoi chung

  • cowlady  on  August 4, 2018

    I would like to try the XD Nonstick Sauteuse with Lid 4.8 Qt

  • blazin  on  August 4, 2018

    Stir-fried mushrooms with lemongrass and chile (Nam xao xa ot) sounds amazing.

  • banba1  on  August 4, 2018

    I'd make the Stir-fried mushrooms with lemongrass and chile (Nam xao xa to) as well. Lemongrass chicken is my go-to order at vietnamese restaurants.

  • banba1  on  August 4, 2018

    I haven't heard of Swiss Diamond before, so would be curious to check them out; I don't have a wok, either, so would go with that!

  • royalegacy  on  August 4, 2018

    I would like to try the rich vegetable stock. Probably a lot better than buying it at the store.

    I would like to try one of Swiss Diamonds frying pans. I need to get a new 8" one. Not a bad price, either.

  • matag  on  August 4, 2018

    Crispy half-moon pillows (Banh goi chay)

  • matag  on  August 4, 2018

    I would like a non stick crepe pan

  • MiMi60  on  August 4, 2018

    I would love to have the XD INDUCTION 2 PIECE SET: FRY PAN AND GRILL PAN.

  • MiMi60  on  August 4, 2018

    Pickled carrots and daikon (Do chua [South] / Dua gop [North])

  • bakeswithlove2369  on  August 5, 2018

    crispy fried shallots…i buy them at a local asian market…would love to make them at home.

  • RSW  on  August 5, 2018

    Sautéed squash with basil and peanuts (Bi do xao dau phong)
    XD NONSTICK FRY PAN WITH LID 12.5"

  • outsidereader  on  August 5, 2018

    I would like to try the Crispy fried shallots (Hanh phi). I would also like to try using the 7” Santoku Knife.

  • Siegal  on  August 5, 2018

    I want to mAke tofu skin sausage

  • Siegal  on  August 5, 2018

    I would love the square sauté pan

  • mpdeb98  on  August 5, 2018

    Tasty rice noodle bowl and nonstick crepe pan

  • sgump  on  August 5, 2018

    The soy-glazed eggplant with lemongrass and chile sounds fragrant and lovely. And I wouldn't need a Premium Clad 7.9-quart stainless stockpot with lid to make it, I'm sure, but such a piece of cookware would certainly come in handy! Gotta love Eat Your Books for these sorts of creative pairings!

  • ravensfan  on  August 5, 2018

    Hot and sour Thai-style noodle soup (Bun Thai chay)

  • LaurenE  on  August 5, 2018

    Vermicelli noodles with fresh turmeric, tofu, and Chinese chives; XD Nonstick Sauteuse with Lid 4.8 Qt

  • kmn4  on  August 7, 2018

    Stir-fried tofu with lemongrass and chile (Dau hu xao xa ot)

  • kmn4  on  August 7, 2018

    I would love the XD Induction Japanese Omelet Pan (Tamagoyaki) – 5" X 7"!

  • infotrop  on  August 7, 2018

    Fermented tofu, lemongrass, and chile sauce (Nuoc cham chao), which I'm sure would be better if I had the XD non-stick wok

  • jmay42066  on  August 7, 2018

    Fragrant lemongrass Hue-style noodle soup

  • jmay42066  on  August 7, 2018

    8.5 quart stock pot

  • demomcook  on  August 7, 2018

    The 11" deep square grill pan.

  • mlanthie  on  August 8, 2018

    Cucumber pineapple rolls with coconut soy sauce; the wok as I do not have one.

  • sir_ken_g  on  August 8, 2018

    I would do the carrot and daikon pickle.
    Would love to have that wok!

  • CrystalLady  on  August 9, 2018

    I would make the Lemongrass chile "chicken" strips stir-fry
    (Ga chay xao xa ot) . It would be great in the Swiss Diamond Wok.
    I love stir fry and would like a better wok.

  • mph993  on  August 10, 2018

    Coconut cream coffee granita. Although I don't need a wok for the granita, I'd sure like to up my stir-fry game with the wok!

  • Laura1  on  August 10, 2018

    the wok, of course, and the nam xao xa to

  • Dannausc  on  August 10, 2018

    Mushroom powder and the wok

  • debbiehb  on  August 11, 2018

    Banh mi sandwich super sauce

  • dtremit  on  August 11, 2018

    I love Vietnamese limeade — so I'd love to try the Energizing limeade!

  • rachael_mc  on  August 11, 2018

    Spicy lemongrass mushroom mince (Hen xao xa ot chay)

  • rachael_mc  on  August 11, 2018

    XD NONSTICK WOK W LID 12.5" (32CM)

  • fbrunetti  on  August 11, 2018

    Stir-fried tofu with lemongrass and chile

  • heyjude  on  August 12, 2018

    6.3 quart Dutch oven

  • patioweather  on  August 15, 2018

    The wok

  • JJWong  on  August 16, 2018

    I'd love to make the toasted sesame rice crackers! The 6.3 quart Dutch oven would definitely come in handy when I make dinner for my family!

  • Melissa1019  on  August 20, 2018

    Banana blossom salad

  • verorenee  on  August 20, 2018

    crispy half moon pillows

  • ktpotat  on  August 20, 2018

    Fragrant shallot oil

  • NaomiH  on  August 21, 2018

    Tasty rice noodle bowl (Bun chay)

  • NaomiH  on  August 21, 2018

    XD NONSTICK JAPANESE OMELET PAN (TAMAGOYAKI) – 5" X 7

  • kitchenclimbers  on  August 22, 2018

    banh mi

  • kitchenclimbers  on  August 22, 2018

    roasting pan

  • cheftina888  on  August 25, 2018

    Fragrant lemongrass Hue-style noodle soup (Bun bo hue chay) and the wok

  • milgwimper  on  August 26, 2018

    Energizing Limeade, and the swiss diamond swedish plett pan, and stainless steel chef's pan.

  • RickPearson54  on  August 27, 2018

    the wok and pickled carrots

  • tennyogirl  on  August 29, 2018

    the everyday sauce looks awesome

  • tennyogirl  on  August 29, 2018

    I'd like to try the Japanese omelet pan from swiss diamond

  • WideAngleMind  on  August 30, 2018

    Tofu Skin Sausage!

  • AlisonL  on  August 30, 2018

    Tomatoes stuffed with meatless ground and tofu

  • AlisonL  on  August 30, 2018

    6.9 QT. ROUND CASSEROLE RED | CAST IRON

  • DJCross  on  August 30, 2018

    Japanese Omelet

  • hippiechick1955  on  August 30, 2018

    I’d want to try the Tofu with tangy lemongrass ginger tamarind sauce. I fell in love with the taste of tamarind while living in Suriname from ages 11-15. We had a humongous tamarind tree in our yard which was so large I had to throw sticks to knock down the pods.
    The item I’m interested in is the 14” XD Nonstick Wok with lid & tempura rack . I don’t own one but highly enjoy cooking in one.

  • rosalee  on  August 31, 2018

    The tofu skin chips sound super intriguing

  • Sakurajima  on  September 1, 2018

    Tofu with tangy lemongrass tamarind sauce and the wok

  • cora429  on  September 1, 2018

    autéed squash with basil and peanuts

  • PeavineBlues  on  September 1, 2018

    Banh xeo

  • MaineDruid  on  September 1, 2018

    Five-spice-glazed portobello mushrooms. I just finished breakfast, but this one made me hungry!

  • dusksunset  on  September 1, 2018

    Nutty mushroom pate

  • dusksunset  on  September 1, 2018

    XD Nonstick fry pay with lid 8"

  • fluffies  on  September 1, 2018

    crispy fried shallots

  • AwoodlandPrince  on  September 1, 2018

    Warm banana coconut tapioca pudding

  • KarenDel  on  September 2, 2018

    Banh mi sandwich super sauce

  • KarenDel  on  September 2, 2018

    3.2 QT (8") NONSTICK INDUCTION SAUCEPAN WITH LID | HD CLASSIC

  • SujataNaik  on  September 2, 2018

    Green papaya salad

  • relita  on  September 3, 2018

    Tofu with tangy lemongrass ginger tamarind sauce

  • kkohle  on  September 3, 2018

    I love Banh mi, so the super sauce sounds great! I have always wanted a wok, it is one of the few pans missing from my collection

  • LABeachGal  on  September 4, 2018

    I would love to try Hot and sour Thai-style noodle soup!

  • LABeachGal  on  September 4, 2018

    I would love the XD INDUCTION NONSTICK STOCK POT WITH LID 8.5QT!

  • Sfgordon  on  September 5, 2018

    I absolutely love Vietnamese food and I was vegetarian growing up so I got the good fortune of experience vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine in Houston, TX. I would love to try Grilled rice paper with mushroom pâté, egg, and Sriracha (Banh trang nuong chay).

  • Sfgordon  on  September 5, 2018

    I'd like to try one of the Large Nonstick roasting pans as I have never had a roasting pan in my collection.

  • purviska  on  September 5, 2018

    Crispy half-moon pillows

  • purviska  on  September 5, 2018

    I liked the 5 Qt Nonstick Induction Square Saute Pan with Lid

  • rashaye  on  September 6, 2018

    This is a great book. I loved the recipe for Banh Xeo.
    The Swiss Diamond wok looks great also!

  • auntietina  on  September 7, 2018

    Steamed flat rice dumplings in banana leaves (Banh ham chay)

  • auntietina  on  September 7, 2018

    I like the 8.9 QT. Cast Iron Oval Casserole.

  • choppergirl  on  September 7, 2018

    Banh mi sandwich (Banh mi chay) and the XD Nonstick Plett Pan

  • EmilyR  on  September 11, 2018

    Soy ginger glazed eggplant (Ca tim sot nuoc tuong gung) and the nonstick wok

  • Francisa  on  September 11, 2018

    Gingery sticky rice balls with mung beans

  • jenmatt  on  September 12, 2018

    Five-spice-glazed portobello mushrooms

  • PennyG  on  September 16, 2018

    Aromatic cellophane noodle roll-ups and any of the casserole dishes from Swiss Diamond!

  • klahaneridge  on  September 18, 2018

    I have been vegetarian for over 20 years, and I’d love to try everything in this book! But the first one I want to try is the Tofu with tangy tamarind sauce (Dau phu sot me).

  • klahaneridge  on  September 18, 2018

    I’d love to try the nonstick clad 3.6 QT (8”) saucepan with lid.

  • orchidlady01  on  September 19, 2018

    Banh mi sandwich (Banh mi chay)

  • orchidlady01  on  September 19, 2018

    XD Nonstick EDGE 11” Stir Fry Pan

  • DynalRoberson  on  September 20, 2018

    I'd like to try the Crispy fried shallots

  • starzine  on  September 22, 2018

    I would like to try the Crispy tofu skin trips.

  • starzine  on  September 22, 2018

    The XD Edge Stir-Fry Pan with lid – 9.5''

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