Everyone loves the clean look and easy cleanup of stainless steel and the quick, even heating of aluminum, and in my Emeril Lagasse tri-ply stainless steel cookware, you get the best of both materials combined. The pots and pans are comprised of fused layers of aluminum and stainless steel which means quick, even heat distribution and non-reactive, easy to clean cooking and outer surfaces. In the simplest of terms -- a cook’s dream. See-through, tempered glass lids mean that you can monitor the cooking process without opening lids and losing precious steam. This cookware also goes from stovetop to oven without missing a beat. An added plus: if you are a fan of induction cooking, this cookware will perform flawlessly on your induction cook top. Handles are designed to fit the hand well and are also hollow, meaning they stay cool to the touch on the cooktop. When you’re finished cooking, these pots go right in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. The small 1 quart saucepan is perfect for boiling eggs, reheating soup, making sauce for 2, or steaming small portions of vegetables.