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
Kim says
The eggplant looks AMAZING!!!
Annette says
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Annette says
I have multiple food processors that I dust off each week, because I prefer a good knife. I love the precise cuts I get. I was recently reading on these larger knives and would love to have that for my favorite Italian soup that's labor-intensive when it comes to prepping the ingredients.
Michelle says
Wow, these knives look amazing! I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and we have been talking about getting a nice set of knives for years. But everytime I think I'm going to buy some, I just can't do it. These would certainly help speed up my kitchen work as I strive to make healthy food for my family! "Facebook"
Toni Mohon says
Kamikoto knife set would be the perfect inspiration to finally learn how to slice, dice and chop the correct way!
Renee Poole says
I cook all of our meals from scratch. The knives will get used daily during meal prep!
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Tara says
I would love to make the sweet potato and apple recipe.
Desiree Jacobson says
We are budding cooks and love being new whole food recipes from countries around the world. These would be awesome in the journey of making more fun and flavorful food.
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Breanna C says
Planning to use these knives in my new apartment, maybe i'll give eggplant a try!
Sharon Harms says
Dear Lisa, My husband David laughs at me & says I always use the wrong knife when cooking. The truth is , we were married over 21 years ago & we've never replaced our original set of knives we received as a wedding gift, some are missing, & the rest are dull! So if we won the quality Kamikoto knife set i would use the new set properly to cook your whole food recipes for my beautiful family! Thank you! Sharon
Tara cotter says
I love looking sharp in the kitchen. The perfect Accessories are everything! ❤️❤️
Katrina Holcomb says
I would love to slice tomatoes with no squishing!
Jennifer says
I would use the knives to chop the many fruits and vegetables my family eats on a real food diet.
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Becky Smith says
I have a bunch of knives I never use because of the poor quality. It would be great to have some awesome knives!
Jen says
We'd love to cut up stir fry easier.
Lori Black says
All things fruit and vegetable. It would be great for slicing pineapple!
Lori Lankey says
Would love to use a new set of great knives preparing real food meals full of fresh produce for my family of 4!
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Sarah Eslick says
I would thoroughly enjoy using this set of Kamikoto Knives to make the 100 Days of Real Food Cheesy Eggplant Bake and for all my PrepDish prep days.
Rachel says
I would love to have a great set of knives for making my family real, healthy food!
Becky Cox says
I would use the knives for most of my cooking. I have terrible knives. I think the largest knife I would use for butternut squash to help me from hurting myself.
Katie Zweber says
Would be perect for choppimg cabbage crunch salad!
Abbie Long says
What an awesome giveaway! I would definitely use them for food prepping. Cutting up fruits and veggies and herbs! :)
tricia says
What a great giveaway! My knives are just not "cutting" it these days:) I would be using these new knives for EVERYTHING!
Toni Branum says
I listen to music while I cook. These knives look good enough to get me chopping to Cajun bands!
Klensy Davis says
I would love to use these knives for dicing chicken.
Penny Heglar says
Cooking with real food makes such a difference in taste and flavor. A good set of knives can make the prep work much faster and easier. A good set of knives will make it easier to stay the course in my real food journey.
Erica L says
Whoa! What an incredible giveaway!
I would definitely use these all the time for food prepping...always chopping, slicing and dicing veggies and fruits!
Samantha says
I would love to get decent knives for cooking! Being from a large family, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking! :)
Kim Norgren says
chopping veggies!
Aubrea says
Preparing family meals at home!
Kristina Hawkins says
I cook from scratch every night and am constantly cutting up meat & vegetables. I'm could really use & appreciate a new knife set!
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Christy says
I would LOVE to use these knives for everything in my kitchen! Can't wait to make this cheesy eggplant bake!
Whitney Fowler says
My knives are so dull...would l0ve a new set for meal prep!
Amy Lopez says
My husband and I both share the responsibility of cooking. I can just imagine going into summer using those gorgeous knives to cut my veggies!!
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Caitlin Spratling says
When you cook from scratch you need good knives!! I chop so many veggies and fruits. I've been wanting new ones but can this bring myself to spend the money!! These look beautiful!
Sarah says
Sundays are meal prep day. LOTS and lots of chopping!!!! I'd so love a new set of knives to help out with the job!