Prepare for the 2022 holiday season

Kitchen knives, great Christmas gift idea

Christmas is coming soon and you are lacking inspiration to find the ideal gift to offer to your loved ones? Don't worry, we have put together a complete article to help you in your future purchase to please your loved ones.

IDEA #1

For the holiday season, we invite you to discover one of our new products, our Steak Knife - Set of 6 - Chef Tanaka - Forest Wood . This is the ideal gift to offer to anyone who appreciates having beautiful cutlery without being a fan or professional in the kitchen. This set of 6 knives completes our Chef Tanaka - Forest Wood collection, containing 10 different knives such as the Kiritsuke knife or the Santoku knife .

IDEA #2

As a second gift idea, we share with you our new set of 7 Japanese knives - Komodo in struck Damascus steel. This is a versatile kitchen set that can be intended for cooking professionals, or even for real enthusiasts. From the Chef's knife to the paring knife , you can make all types of cuts with this complete kit. The struck steel blades are designed to last over time, so that you can keep your knives for years.

IDEA #3

If you are looking for a Christmas gift to satisfy your loved ones, different and unique, we invite you to discover our kitchen box - Chef Hakuzo . This is the ideal box for the end of year celebrations. It contains 4 high-end knives as well as 2 accessories, including 1 peeler and 1 pair of kitchen scissors. It is an original gift that will please but above all useful for everyone. Take advantage of 40% off for the end of year celebrations and get it for only €59.99. This offer is valid until December 31, 2022.

IDEA #4

To keep your knives sharp for as long as possible, it is essential to go through good maintenance. To do this, quality sharpening is essential. We provide you with our professional stainless steel sharpener with 3 slots. You will be able to sharpen all of your knives according to your needs, regardless of the blade materials.

IDEA #5

Do you want to please your loved ones while being sure to please them? Opt for our gift cards ranging from €50 to €200. You will receive it by email instantly once your order is validated.

OUR BEST CHRISTMAS RECIPES TO USE YOUR KNIVES

This year, you want to impress your guests with delicious, quick and easy recipes to prepare with your Kaitsuko kitchen knives ? Discover our best recipes for a successful Christmas dinner for a successful family time.

ENTRANCE

Savory Christmas log with foie gras

Preparation time	Cooking	Rest time
40 minutes	5 minutes	6 hours

List of ingredients

• 250 grams of foie gras in ballotine
• 150 grams of fig jam or chutney
• 120 grams of foie gras
• 50 grams of parmesan
• 40 grams of flour
• 3 eggs
• 3 thin slices of gingerbread
• 15 centiliters of whole liquid cream
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 2 tablespoons gingerbread spice
• Salt, pepper

Recipes

Step #1:

Prepare your foie gras whipped cream. Cut the foie gras into small pieces using a chef's knife or a slicing knife . Place them in a saucepan with the whole cream and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Season everything according to your tastes. Once it suits you, mix everything with a food processor to obtain a very smooth texture. Place the preparation in the fridge for 4 hours. At the same time, prepare the oven at 200°C.

Step #2:

Separate the egg whites and yolks . Place the yolks in a bain-marie and whisk them with the hot water. The mixture should foam and thicken. Once the mixture has set, remove it from the heat and add the flour, parmesan and melted butter. Mix. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the previous mixture using a spatula. Pour the mixture onto a silicone baking sheet or sponge cake mold and bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. When it comes out of the oven, turn your mixture over onto a clean, slightly damp tea towel. Roll the biscuit in the tea towel. Set it aside and let it cool.

Step # 3 :

Whip the foie gras cream using an electric mixer until you obtain whipped cream. Divide the mixture in two. Unroll your sponge cake. Spread the fig jam on top, then the first half of the foie gras whipped cream. Roll your sponge cake again to form a log.

Step #4:

Once your biscuit is rolled into a log, place the second half of your foie gras whipped cream on top to cover it. Using a fork, make lines to create a log effect. To cut, use a chef's knife or a utility knife to make slices of about 2 centimeters.

FLAT

Chestnut stuffed capon

Preparation time	Cooking
30 minutes	3 hours

List of ingredients

• 1 capon of about 3 kilograms
• 500 grams of fresh chestnuts
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion
• Salt, pepper

Recipes

Step # 1 :

Peel your chestnuts. Boil them in water for 20 minutes, then crush them with a Nakiri knife using the side of the blade to obtain a texture similar to that of a puree. Mix them using an electric mixer. At the same time, preheat your oven to 180°C.

Step #2:

Peel the onion and slice it using a paring knife .

Step # 3 :

Prepare the stuffing. To do this, first beat the eggs and then mix them with the mashed chestnuts. Then add the chopped onion and mix everything together. Season to taste.

Step # 4 :

Using this preparation, stuff the capon and then close it with kitchen string. Season everything. Then place the meat in a dish with a little water and put it in the oven for 3 hours, lowering the temperature for the last half hour.

DESSERT

Pop cakes in the shape of fir trees

Preparation time	Cooking	Rest time
20 minutes	45 minutes	15 minutes

List of ingredients

For the cake

• 250 grams of flour
• 200 grams of butter
• 200 grams of sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

For the icing

• 150 grams of icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 3 drops of green food coloring
• 2 drops of red food coloring
• Some colored vermicelli

Recipes

Step # 1 :

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Melt the butter then mix it with the sugar and vanilla sugar, gradually adding the eggs.

Step #2:

Add the flour then the yeast and mix everything together. Then add a pinch of salt.

Step #3:

Pour the mixture into a buttered mold and bake for 45 minutes. Monitor the cooking with a knife. You can use a paring knife for this. Then let the cake cool and cut it into thick pieces using a bread knife .

Step #4:

Prepare the topping. In a bowl, whisk the egg white until it becomes slightly foamy. Then add the icing sugar and water and mix until everything turns white.

Step #5:

Put 25% of the mixture in a separate bowl.

Step #6:

In a bowl, add the green food coloring and mix until you get a uniform color. Do the same in another bowl with the red food coloring.

Step #7:

Spread the cake slices over them and sprinkle with multi-coloured balls or small vermicelli.

Step #8:

Let everything set for about twenty minutes in the refrigerator.

You now have all the ingredients to have a wonderful holiday season. The whole team wishes you a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones!