This is the second skillet that I have purchased of Gotham Steel. The first one ordered from Gotham by my mother-in-law, everything stuck to it. I thought, ok, maybe it was because I actually did put it in the dishwasher and cleaned it before using it. So, I purchased another skillet at a store. I didn't wash it and just rinsed it out, dried it. I was going to cook two fried eggs, no oil or butter, just like on TV. They too STUCK! This was on medium heat also. I mentioned this to my neighbor, who happens to be an attorney. He said NEVER purchase a product where the company inserts arbitration rules along with the instructions! I have never felt so lied to. I mentioned this to two co-workers and they, too, had the same experience and just threw their pans away.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend