I have always liked using a stove top pressure cooker. But the one I had was ancient -- However it made the most delicious food. I am a little disappointed with the way the food came out compared to my older one. As  everything  I made seemed to need to be cooked longer in this. But I guess I could get used to it..It is very easy to use and well made. I also bought the Presto cookbook which I learned to cook with  years ago.  It still has the best recipes.