The CHEF INOX ELITE saute pan is essentially a cross between a frypan and a saucepan. It has a wide cooking surface for searing like you would with a frypan, and deeper rims for liquids like the saucepan (the best of both worlds!). The saute pan can be used for both dry heat cooking and liquid cooking, allowing you to cook a wide variety of foods conveniently in the same pan. Induction ready. Oven Safe.