We've gone thru a lot of cookware at home. Nothing beats cast iron. It's cheap, it's durable, and when properly seasoned, food doesn't stick. Your grandkids will pass it on to their grandkids. Keep your stainless for show, but use the cast iron for go.
This one is about $25 from Amazon, and it's fantastic.
Lodge Logic L10SK3 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet