I love cooking with cast iron but it is a pain to clean and care for. This Rachael Ray pan is Simply amazing. It cooks as if it was my old pre-seasoned pan but cleans up quickly and easily. I know it's not nonstick but it sure does feel like it. I love the sear I get on my vegis and meats. I highly recommend giving this a try. I love that it is a fraction of the cost of some of the other Cast Iron pans.