This was actually my first time using a stainless steel pan. I cook my food oil-free too and I have been shocked at how easy it has been to cook with this pan. I watched a few YouTube videos and pretty much avoided the stainless steel learning curve and went straight to making dishes exactly how I wanted them! I love the pan so much, I make excuses to cook extra meals now! I really love the 6 qt capacity too, it’s been great for one-pot meals! Highly recommend this pan. It will last me a lifetime too, the quality is excellent!