Hi Rob G. Thank you for leaving a review regarding your Calphalon Classic™ Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set. We do understand how frustrating this can be for you. We're sorry to hear that the cookware is sticking, but we really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention.Please be informed that stainless steel is not nonstick, and food will tend to stick to it. The cookware will release the food if used correctly. First, any food that has been refrigerated needs to be taken out at least 5 -10 minutes prior to cooking to allow food to warm slightly. Placing cold food in a hot pan will cause it to stick. After the food has warmed slightly, preheat the pan for about a minute to a minute and a half, or until the pan is hot. Once it is hot, lightly coat the pan with butter or oil, and let that heat for a few seconds to one minute. Once the oil reaches the proper temperature, place the food in the pan. Since the pans are stainless steel, we recommend using metal utensils. If none of this helps and if you feel that your cookware is defective, we'd like to kindly request you to contact us directly so that we may come up with the best resolution to your concern as your product carries a limited lifetime warranty. For us to look into this, kindly fill out this contact form: https://www.calphalon.com/supportShow?cfid=contact-us. Thank you and have a great day!