Finally a pan that you don't have to spray load with butter to cook anything. It's nonstick surface let's you cook your favorite foods without adding all those extra calories. Before using wash and dry so you can clean off the dust. It's not heavy and you can use it on top of the stove or in the oven. If you are looking for a pan that you can use every day and can cook a variety of foods this is the pan you want. The nonstick surface saves on those unwanted calories.  So if it's a gift for someone else or for yourself get one and enjoy cooking again.