If you’ve ever found yourself hunched over the sink scrubbing stuck-on grime off a pot or pan—and who hasn’t?—then you’ve probably considered purchasing a piece of nonstick cookware. After all, nonstick pans are a delight to use. Foods that might otherwise cling (think: eggs, pancakes, and delicate fish) release with absolute ease, even when cooked in little or no fat. They’re inexpensive, lightweight, and a breeze to clean. So what’s not to love?