I absolutely love this pot! I worried that it would be too small, it isn't. I use it for everything, from soups to steaming (I immediately went out and bought a silicon steamer insert and silicon tipped tongs to protect it) to sauteing, frying (the high sides
keep down the stove top mess). It is my favorite pan. The nonstick works fine, I am careful to protect it so it lasts forever. I see where friends have ruined theirs by using the old metal steamers or metal tools.