This is the perfect saucepan for cooking. You can tell it is made from quality material and will last. I love the straining lid because it really helps with boiling pasta or straining broths. It also provides a vent in a way to what you might be cooking if you leave the lid on. It has a good handle that is coated and does not slip when holding. 3 quarts is the perfect size for most of my cooking. Food doesn't stick while cooking and it cleans very easily. I would definitely use other Circulon products.