I wasn’t sure how much I would use this because I already had plenty of pots and pans. I use this thing literally every day. It’s so much better than what I already had. I use it to sauté, stir fry, deep fry, everything. It heats up very quickly and evenly. The diamond pattern on the bottom conducts and distributes the heat very well. And the nonstick is very effective. I always use some type of oil, but I can tell it works better than my other pans, and I feel confident it would keep things from sticking even without oil. I am so glad I received this wok; it has become part of my everyday cooking routine. I would definitely recommend this to others who love to cook, whether they are experienced or not.