This is my first set of stainless steel cookware. I am kicking myself for only using nonstick for so many years because I was terrified of burning my food, scorching the pans, scrubbing without scratching them, etc. I just figured nonstick would be so much easier. Boy was I wrong! Naturally, I do have to be more careful with the heat as I certainly don't want to scorch them. However, the heat distribution is SO much more even with these. I find that my food cooks quicker and more evenly than with my previous sets of cookware.