Kamikoto knives are designed for chefs and serious home cooks, and I used one when chopping up a large eggplant for my new Cheesy Eggplant Bake recipe. It's amazing how much more enjoyable cooking is when you have high-quality tools, and this knife from our sponsor was no exception!
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About Kamikoto High-End Knives
The Kamikoto 神箏 Kanpeki Knife Set is handcrafted from high-quality steel from Honshu 本州, Japan and rigorously quality tested to ensure that it meets the distinction and caliber of Kamikoto 神箏.
The Kamikoto 神箏 Kanpeki Knife Set that we gave away includes one slicing knife (8.5 inches long), one vegetable knife (7 inches long), and one utility knife (5 inches long) to tackle the smaller, more intricate chores in the kitchen. Each knife is precision balanced and weighted for optimal form and long-lasting performance, and each blade is carefully tapered on one side and hollow ground on the other. Both handle and blade are satin finished, and the entire set is presented in a natural-colored ash wood box for safe storage and keeping.
And if you'd like to make the recipe, which is a pretty quick and easy crowd pleaser, here you go!
Cheesy Eggplant Bake
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1 32-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- whole-wheat pasta (cooked, for serving)
- basil (fresh, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Heat the olive oil in your largest skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed eggplant and cook while stirring until it darkens in color, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Shake it around to ensure it's evenly spread. Add the eggplant on top.
- Sprinkle all but ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella on top of the eggplant, pour in the rest of the sauce, and top it with the remaining mozzarella and grated parmesan.
- Bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 25 - 30 minutes. Serve warm over whole-wheat noodles and topped with fresh basil.
Notes
- Gluten free when using gluten-free pasta for serving.
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
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Chopping, slicing, cutting, I probably wouldn't use any of my other knives again! Also, Facebook!
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I would enjoy using these for food prep such as cutting veggies!
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I cook 3 meals a day and cut up lots of fruits and veggies so I would use the knives every day.
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Janette Massino says
I forgot to say "Facebook" in my other comment.
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I sometimes get more excited about using a new cooking utensil or gadget than I do new recipes! Chicken, sweet potatoes, fruit, nuts...what to the knives on are endless and would especially be handy when cutting that dreaded Spaghetti squash...so yummy but not always fun to cut!
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Ooh, anything I can get my hands on! And I just took a "how to chop and prep like a chef" class. New knives for new techniques!
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Cheesy Eggplant Bake ;)
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Chop fruits and veggies!
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I'd love to use these to slice more fresh watermelon this summer and chopping sweet potatoes for homemade fries.
Judy says
I would love to use the knives on the cheesy eggplant bake. I love the way eggplant looks I just never know what to do with it. This recipe sounds delish!
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I will use the knives to cut fish and meats and veggies and fruits and nuts and anything else that comes to mind! I will use them to prepare this amazing eggplant recipe, as well. Nothing beats a great set of knives in the kitchen!
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Brenda Knutson says
My knives are the most useful tool in my kitchen. I will use them for absolutely everything. I cook for my family every single day, so they will be extremely well used.
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chopping veggies
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Holly Robertson says
My husband and I are using the same set of knives we got when we got married-32 years ago! They are a good set, but we are really trying to eat FRESH, healthy food as we get older, and that means alot of chopping! These knives would be awesome! Thanks!
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