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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Erin Dickson says
When our home became contaminated with three types of toxic mold, we were forced to discard every possession we owned. We now only have a couple of inexpensive (non-toxic) pairing knives. Since mold damage is not covered by insurance, rebuilding a healthy, chemical free home is a challenge- on our best days.
What would I do with these beautiful knives? I long to chop fresh veggies for soup and then slice a homemade loaf of bread to go with it. I want to cook again! (I recently acquired a replacement soup pot. :)
Thank you for the opportunity!
Candace Peacock says
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I would chop so many veggies with these knives!
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I would use these knives to slice tomatoes from my garden.
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Would use these to make the bruschetta I am planning to make from my garden.... when my tomatoes and garlic are ripe for the summer!! Yum!
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I would give this lovely set to my daughter and granddaughter who are working so hard to eat healthy.
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Cutting just about everything, but mostly hard rind fruit since that can dull normal, cheaper knives.
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I would chop, peel, me slice my way through years of clean eating with these knives. Facebook
Sarah Ledbetter says
I would use the knives to chop, slice and peel my way through years of clean eating. And I have all the ingredients for your Cheesy Eggplant Bake so I'm going to make that this week. Yum!
Shelley Uselman says
What a great tool for making meal prep chopping an enjoyable activity! Butternut squash, you won't be a challenge much longer!
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Would love to win these knives for cutting meat and then produce from my garden. Will like the Facebook page now so am posting Facebook
Camille Hampton says
Forgot to add Facebook to my comment:)
Camille Hampton says
Would love these knives for chopping lots of fresh fruits and veggies for my family
Annette Kramer says
Would love these knives for produce
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Would love these knives! Produce and more produce ...
Bridge Criswell says
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Rebecca says
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What a beautiful knife set!! I would use these knives to cut up all our fruit and vegetable prep every week and it looks like they could be used for anything else that comes my way! Also, liked the Facebook page!!
Lisa Zarda says
I would love to give these to my husband. He really does all the cooking for our family and would really appreciate this beautiful set. Thank you.
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Jennifer Smith says
I'll use them for fish!
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I liked the Facebook page too!
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Ally Niphakis says
I would love to give it to my husband as a gift. He is our chef!
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Everything! Every bit of chopping and slicing! And I like the facebook page! Thank you!
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I would use the knives to prep all the fruits and vegetables we have been eating, since giving up grains !
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Cool knife set. Looks super for chopping vegetables fast and easy!
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Danna Saunders says
I would use these knives to cut up fresh tomatoes from my garden and make homemade salsa. My current knives do a horrible job. I would make it muy caliente and eat it by the spoonful.
Emily Schreiber says
I would love to have this knife set to chop veggies, fruit, meats etc! My current set is so old and dull!
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Jeannette Beattie says
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Facebook - forgot to add on my original comment.
Melissa Tarver says
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The thing that is most detrimental to my eating healthy veggies is the cutting and chopping. Perhaps if I owned some really high quality knives, this would be a more enjoyable task!