Last month I shared with you about my inept knife skills and how as a Chicago Cutlery Mom Ambassador I wanted to, at the very least, not be scared to use large sharp knives in my kitchen.
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve confronted that fear, and have been using my Chicago Cutlery DesignPro 8” Chef Knife in the kitchen when prepping our food. Just the other night I cubed chicken and biscuits with it for an easy Crockpot Chicken and Biscuits meal.
You have to try this, it is delicious. I got the recipe in a newsletter from UsMomsToday – I switched up a few of the ingredients and the method from the original but that’s where the idea came from.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN AND BISCUITS
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can chicken broth
2 tsps onion salt
1 tbsp dried parsley
8 buttermilk refrigerator biscuits
Directions
1. Add chicken, butter, soup, broth, and seasonings to the crockpot and cook on high for five hours.
2. At the five hour mark, cut your biscuits into quarters and roll into balls. Spraying the blade of your knife (and your hands!) will help keep the dough from sticking to them. Stir the dough into the chicken mixture and cook for another hour.
* Notes – You’ll want to use the largest crockpot you own for this. Even if it looks a little empty when first cooking, the biscuits will expand and take up quite a bit of room in the crock that last hour! Also I found the recipe to thin for my liking so I thickened it up with some dry chicken gravy mix when I added the dough in the last hour. That gave the sauce a creamier rather than broth like texture.
One of the things that makes using such a large knife easier is the innovative grips the DesignPro Knives have on their handles. It allows for the proper positioning for your hands and fingers on the knife for the best results and safety. I’ve become very aware that in the past when using knives, I would always hold the handle in the wrong position, giving me less than stellar performance from both the knife and me.
My husband wasn’t convinced these affordable knives would cut like expensive ones would. Yet I find they far exceeded my expectations. There is no “sawing” required when using the DesignPro Knives. When used correctly the Chef Knife sliced right through the chicken breast (and any cartilage and fat) like butter. Really! And with a little non-stick spray on the blade, cutting the biscuits into quarters was a quick and easy task. That’s because the DesignPro knives have ultra sharp Japanese steel blades.
When cutting with them you’ll want to avoid holding your food with your fingers outstretched, employ the practice of tucking them under and holding things with your knuckles, so if the knife should slip you aren’t slicing off any digits!
I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chicago Cutlery and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.
I like the grips!
Full lifetime warranty with every knife
I love the one piece shape of the handle and grip!
The interesting grip shape…looks like they'd be easier to use then my wood handled knives.
The interesting grip shape…looks like they'd be easier to use then my wood handled knives.
The interesting grip shape…looks like they'd be easier to use then my wood handled knives.
The interesting grip shape…looks like they'd be easier to use then my wood handled knives.
The interesting grip shape…looks like they'd be easier to use then my wood handled knives.
The interesting grip shape…looks like they'd be easier to use then my wood handled knives.
The ultra sharp steel blades!
The ultra sharp steel blades!
My favorite feature of the knife is that it is cast as on solid piece with out a sepperate handle kept in place by bolsters.
How sharp they are.
I like the innovative grips
the innovative grips
They have a generous warranty.
I like that the knife has ultra sharp Japanese steel blades.
I like that they don't have wooden handles to crack and discolor
I like the full lifetime warranty
The grip on the knife!
I love this knife brand. I have several and I know it as a brand I trust. I love that they are professional grade and and the lifetime warranty.
the innovative grips to make handling better
they have a lifetime warranty
I like the handle grips.
The ultra sharp Japanese steel blades.
I like the ultra sharp Japanese steel blades.
I like the grips
I like the full lifetime warranty
Innovative Grips
Kims2312@verizon.net
The ultra sharp steel blades
I like the grips on the handle.
I love the handle grips.
I like the all-in-one design and the grips on this knife. Thanks.
The lifetime warranty.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I love that the knives have good grips. My hands are just not what they used to be!
I like the grip on the handle of the knife.
Love the simple design!
the handle design
The price point! I have Chicago Cutlery knives I got for our wedding 32 years ago, and they are still in great shape.
I love the one piece design and that you don't have to saw your food just to cut it!
I like the grip feature to position your hand and fingers for best cutting results.
I like the innovative handle grips.
I like the new grips.
I like the innovative grips the DesignPro Knives have on their handles.
I like that they are sharp.
I love the grips!
The grips look neat.
I am impressed by the handle design
I love how big it is and how great the grips are.
Hi Tammy,
really like the one piece style that won't break apart and the metal construction is easier to keep clean.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway and letting me enter.
Hugs…Tracy @ <a href= "http://www.cottonpickincute.blogspot.com"> Cotton Pickin Cute </a>
The ultra sharp steel blades!
Definitely the innovative grip because I think this is so important when using a knife. That way it doesn't slip or break (like some I've used in the past).
lifetime warranty!
First, loved your tips!!! My favorite feature in the warranty
I love the grips for proper positioning.
I love that these are one solid piece!
I love that it's all one piece, so no food, germs or bacteria can get caught in any cracks and crevices!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I like the sharpness and the special grip!
It's a good size for slicing things!
sleek design and handle grips
I love the ultra sharp blade!
Love the lifetime warranty
sleakness
I like the size of the blade.
I like the innovative handle grips. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like that the knife has ultra sharp Japanese steel blades.
i like how sharp the knife is.
No "sawing" required.
I like the lifetime warranty
The handle looks comfortable and the all steel design.
It's the perfect length!
I love the warranty
the innovative grip
My favorite feature is the Innovative Grip for Superior control and cutting .
the innovative grips
i like the innovative grips
I gave one of these to my brother as a gift. It is exceptionally well balanced for a knife at this price point.
I like the most obviously important feature: its sharp edge. If a knife isn't sharp, it isn't of any use other than for spreading butter.
I like the "no sawing" feature.
affordable
I like that it is one piece
I like the lifetime warranty
one solid piece and the grip
I like the innovative grips on the handles
I like the handle grips
I like the ergonomic handles.
It's really sharp.
Nice and shiny! 🙂
lifetime warranty
the fact that it is one piece.
My favorite feature is the Japanese steel blade. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like the ultra sharp steele blade. Dullness is not a good thing. 🙂
The innovative grips.
I like the lifetime warranty.
kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com
The blade
I like that the knife has ultra sharp Japanese steel blades
i love the innovative grips!
the grip handles.
the innovative grip!
I like that it cuts through without having to saw…most of my knives are 'sawing' knives, lol
The ultra sharp steel blades!
I love that they have a lifetime warrantly, makes it a better deal !
The ultra sharp steel blades
I like how the blade is ultra sharp for effortless cutting
My favorite feature is the innovative grips on the handle
The design and sharpness both in looks and in function.
the lifetime warrenty
the lifetime warranty
I like the ultra sharp Japanese steel blades
They have ultra sharp steel blades.
The innovative grip handle
the ultrasharp blade
The lifetime warranty
The full life time warranty
love the great warranty
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
The Lifetime Warranty!
I like the design
I think I'd like the ultra sharp Japanese steel blade.
I like the ultra sharp Japanese steel blades that don't require any sawing.
I like that there's a full lifetime warranty for every knife!
I like that the blade is ultra sharp
My favorite feature is that there is no "sawing" required.
The one piece design. I dread when my handle and blade start jiggling.
The grip on the handle.
I like how sharp it is!
Thanks for the giveaway…we like that it does not have a wooden / composite handle which shows wear & tear; easy to clean too.
The lifetime warranty is my favorite feature.
I like those ultra sharp Japanese steel blades.