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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Summer time means a lot of fresh fruit and veggies to chop
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I spend many hours of my life in the kitchen lol, so these knives would definitely be put to good use!
Lisa, I have been a fan of your blog for years, and you were a huge help and motivation to me when I first began my journey to healthier eating! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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I would use them to cut the cheese!