I don't know how I lived without this skillet. I like to make GIANT veggie stir-fries with cups and cups and cups of veggies when I've over-bought at the farmer's market and this pan holds it all like a champ. The lid is the cherry on top, as it allows veggies to steam through to the top when they can't all be touching the bottom of the pan. Really happy with this purchase and not something I've seen many places for such a reasonable price.