I finally bit the bullet and purchased a great set of good cookware and realized I should have done it much sooner. This set by Rachael Ray lives up to all the hype. I have cooked several meals in it and nothing has stuck from basic hambugers to clam chowder. The nonstick coating on the inside of the pots are a breeze to clean up and the hard anodized exterior is tough enough to handle everyday use. I got the set with the silicone handles that will stand up to a 400 degree oven...NO more burnt hands from grabbing the hot handle. Just be sure to use nylon utensls to prevent scratching the interior coating.