This cookware has vertical sides for easier cooking and serving. I cook supper as a multi tasker- I can stir and add to pot. I stir too fast so I can knock little bit out of the pan; yes I have a messy stovetop.  I  get  cooking done and place the lid on top to stage supper. Love the glass lid so I can keep an eye on supper while get the rest finished for supper. Love this pan with short lift handles so stores on lazy susan well. Handles was first love.