In my Emeril Lagasse Stainless Steel Cookware you have the beauty of stainless steel with the added bonus of an aluminum base bottom, which means that the cooking surface heats up quickly. These pots and pans are also ready to go from either conventional or induction stovetops straight to the oven and then for quick clean up, they are dishwasher-safe. Tempered glass lids make it easy to monitor cooking without lifting the lid and losing precious steam. Perhaps my favorite feature about this set, however, is the pour spouts and straining lids which work together to allow draining of cooking liquids without removing the lids. My Emeril Lagasse Stainless Steel 1 quart saucepan is perfect for making sauces, heating soups, or boiling eggs.