Designed for superior searing, the FusionElite+ cookware collection from Cuisinart also sautes, fries, bakes and browns beautifully. This skillet's three-ply construction boasts an aluminum core that distributes heat evenly along the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Clad entirely in stainless steel, the skillet is finished on its cooking surface with a ceramic non-stick coating that releases food with ease. The stainless steel handle stays cool as you cook on any type of stovetop, the tapered rim pours without drips and the skillet cleans up effortlessly in the dishwasher.Cuisinart has been creating inventive and accessible kitchen appliances, cookware and accessories for over 50 years.