Whether you're sauteing foods or preparing risotto, this is the quintessential piece for any chef's kitchen. The deep, straight sides of this entertaining size saute pan lend room to any party size dish. A unique oval shape allows you to fit it on one burner without having to give up all the others. Used for sauteing meats and vegetables, frying chicken, making pancakes and eggs or grilling sandwiches. Deep sides give extra capacity so that you can braise, stew, deglaze, or add additional ingredients after browning for recipes such as chicken and rice or paella. The hard-anodized construction is preferred for its exceptional durability and even heat distribution. A long-lasting, nonstick cooking surface means you don't need to worry about food sticking or about scrubbing dirty pans - cleanup is a breeze. In fact, Rachael’s hard-anodized saute pan is dishwasher safe for added convenience!