Cuisinart No other classic cooking method lets you so perfectly prepare as wide a variety of foods as the simple sauté. The name evokes memories of perfect repasts in elegant little bistros but the sauté talents extend far beyond the elegant. It is a versatile cooking tool ideal for lightly frying a variety of meats, poultry, or fish. And tightly lidded the sauté tenderly finishes the cooking process with delicious results. The saute pan bonds stainless steel to a core of pure aluminum for unsurpassed durability and performance.