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    Everyday Entertaining & Effortless Recipes

    Find heirloom-worthy recipes and effortless entertaining tips to pass down for generations.

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    Fresh Spring Recipes

    Spring is in the air, which means warmer temps and fresh, colorful dishes. From Easter brunch to weeknight dinners, all of our Spring recipes are garden-fresh great for sharing!

    • Flower lavender lemon curd cookies dusted with powdered sugar on parchment paper with lemon slices, lavender, and a jar of homemade lemon curd.
      Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies
    • Pesto, burrata, prosciutto, and toasted pine nut pizza on a wooden Boos Block cutting board.
      Pesto, Burrata, and Prosciutto Pizza
    • Edible flower shortbread cookies with a lemon zest vanilla bean glaze.
      Edible Flower Shortbread Cookies
    • Whipped lemon feta dip topped with toasted pine nuts, herbs, and olive oil and served with toasted pita, crudités, and olives.
      Whipped Lemon Feta
    • Japanese fruit sandwich (sando) made with shokupan (white bread) and filled with fresh honey whipped cream and fresh fruit, including kiwi, mandarin oranges, and strawberries.
      Fruit Sando (Japanese Fruit Sandwich)
    • Healthy corn and zucchini fritter stacked and topped with greek yogurt, roasted corn, and basil.
      Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters

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    Newest Recipes

    • Brown butter pistachio chocolate chip cookies with flaky sea salt on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
      Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • No-splatter easy oven-baked bacon on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan.
      Oven-Baked Bacon
    • Oven-baked brown sugar bacon with caramelized edges on a baking sheet.
      Baked Brown Sugar Bacon
    • Bacon cooked in a cast iron skillet on a stovetop.
      How to Cook Bacon on a Stove

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    About Kat and Alec

    We're Kat and Alec, the culinary duo behind The Heirloom Pantry, where family recipes from our Italian and Japanese heritage meet fresh California ingredients and Hawaiian sunshine. Our chef-tested dishes help you conquer weeknights and wow guests with effortless entertaining. Join us on this delicious journey – let's cook up confidence, together!

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    • Closeup shot of ricotta tomato tartlets with puff pastry.
      Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry
    • Furikake Salmon with Kewpie mayo on a sheet pan with a spatula.
      Furikake Salmon
    • matcha cookies in a pile
      Matcha Cookies (Soft and Chewy)
    • White and brown fotzu waiting for bowl of bone broth.
      How to Make Beef Bone Broth for Dogs
    • Overhead shot of sliced Spam in a pan with homemade teriyaki sauce.
      Fried Spam (How to Cook Spam)
    • Broiled Salmon Collars (Sake Kama) on serving plate with beer.
      Broiled Salmon Collars (Sake Kama)
    • truffle mushroom leek risotto in a bowl with sautéed crimini and shiitake mushrooms on top.
      Truffle Mushroom and Leek Risotto
    • Miso jidori chicken thighs topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions on a blue ceramic Japanese plate.
      Miso Jidori Chicken Thighs

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    • Homemade cinnamon persimmon curd in weck jars, made for spreading on toast, biscuits, waffles, and more, or drizzled on ice cream, yogurt, and more.
      Persimmon Curd
    • Tuna salad wrap made with lettuce and tortilla, cut in half and stacked.
      Tuna Salad Wrap
    • Dark chocolate-dipped espresso brown butter biscotti in a holiday cookie box with a green velvet ribbon.
      Brown Butter Espresso Biscotti
    • Chocolate-dipped pistachio shortbread cookies topped with toasted chopped pistachios and flaky sea salt.
      Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

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    Pasta Recipes

    Try our authentic Italian pasta recipes inspired by Kat's family's recipes. These pasta recipes are our go-to for entertaining because they're delicious, easy to make, and easily feed a crowd.

    • Authentic pappardelle bolognese with parmigiano-reggiano, a classic Italian comfort pasta dish.
      Pappardelle Bolognese
    • Creamy gorgonzola mushroom pappardelle in a bowl, topped with sautéed crimini and trumpet mushrooms, Italian parsley, and grated parmigiano-reggiano.
      Gorgonzola Mushroom Pappardelle
    • Hands holding a slice of pasta frittata, made with leftover pasta, eggs, parsley, and parmigiano-reggiano.
      Nonno's Pasta Frittata
    • One-pot French onion pasta in a white porcelain bowl made with caramelized onions, gruyere, and herbed pangrattato.
      One-Pot French Onion Pasta

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    Japanese Recipes

    Explore a variety of Japanese recipes that are made with fresh ingredients and our favorite Japanese pantry staples. Enjoy classic dishes, like sushi and ramen, and more modern fare (yōshoku), like donburi and katsu curry.

    • Ladle pouring a scoop of Asian honey sesame dressing in a glass jar.
      Asian Honey Sesame Dressing
    • White miso brown butter snickerdoodles with cinnamon sugar.
      Miso Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
    • Karaage chicken sliders (Japanese fried chicken) with napa cabbage-radicchio coleslaw and spicy kewpie mayo on Hawaiian rolls.
      Karaage Chicken Sliders (Japanese Fried Chicken Sliders)
    • Crispy karaage chicken on a blue Japanese porcelain plate with a lemon wedge, chopsticks, and a small bowl of Kewpie mayo for dipping.
      Karaage Chicken (Japanese Fried Chicken)

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    Italian Recipes

    Find flavorful Italian recipes, including traditional and rustic recipes from Kat's family, and modern recipes inspired by Italian cooking methods and fresh ingredients.

    • How to make Italian soffritto, a sautéed combination of carrots, celery, and onion, and the perfect flavorful base for sauces, stews, soups, and more.
      How to Make Soffritto
    • Glass container filled with homemade mascarpone, used for baking, tiramisu, toast, and more.
      How to Make Mascarpone Cheese
    • Fig and almond olive cake topped with fresh sliced figs, confectioners' sugar, and honey on a marble cake stand.
      Fig and Almond Olive Oil Cake
    • Homemade margherita pizza topped with authentic pizza sauce, mozzarella, and basil.
      Homemade Margherita Pizza

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    Weeknight Dinner Recipes

    Browse dozens of delicious and entertaining dinner recipes that are big on flavor but small on difficult ingredients or unnecessary preparation steps. Find a new favorite today.

    • Trussed chicken or turkey with butcher's twine on a bed of vegetables.
      How to Truss a Chicken or Turkey (Photos and Video!)
    • Homemade Italian sausage and caramelized onion pizza with rosemary and chili flakes on a homemade pizza dough.
      Italian Sausage and Caramelized Onion Pizza
    • Caprese pizza made with cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil, and a homemade crust brushed with olive oil.
      Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Pizza
    • Caramelized and browned ground Italian sausage in a pan with a wooden spoon holding a scoop.
      How to Cook Ground Italian Sausage

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    Brunch Recipes

    • Shirred eggs (baked eggs) with rosemary, sautéed shallots, and grated parmigiano-reggiano.
      Shirred Eggs (Baked Eggs)
    • Puff pastry twists stuffed with Nutella, dark chocolate, and chopped pistachios lined on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
      Puff Pastry Chocolate Nutella Twists
    • Easy kimchi fried rice in a bowl with a fried egg, sesame seeds, and scallions on top with chopsticks.
      Easy Kimchi Fried Rice
    • No-bake mini cheesecakes topped with fresh fruit, edible flowers, powdered sugar on a marble platter.
      No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

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    • Pumpkin scones (better than Starbucks!) with maple vanilla paste glaze on parchment paper with decorative white pumpkins and cinnamon sticks.
      Buttery Pumpkin Scones with Miso Glaze
    • Spoon holding easy lemon curd with vanilla bean paste from a glass jar.
      Easy Lemon Curd
    • Tuna salad lettuce wrap cups with capers, dill, kewpie mayo, and dijon mustard butter or romaine lettuce cups.
      Tuna Salad Lettuce Wrap
    • Easy tuna salad with capers, shallot, dill, celery, flaky canned tuna, kewpie mayo, and lemon juice and zest.
      Easy Tuna Salad

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    Alec and Kat with Paisley and Peeps on the beach

    We're Kat and Alec, the culinary duo behind The Heirloom Pantry, where family recipes from our Italian and Japanese heritage meet fresh California ingredients and Hawaiian sunshine. Our chef-tested dishes help you conquer weeknights and wow guests with effortless entertaining. Join us on this delicious journey – let's cook up confidence, together!

    More about us →

    Fresh Spring Recipes

    • Flower lavender lemon curd cookies dusted with powdered sugar on parchment paper with lemon slices, lavender, and a jar of homemade lemon curd.
      Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies
    • Pesto, burrata, prosciutto, and toasted pine nut pizza on a wooden Boos Block cutting board.
      Pesto, Burrata, and Prosciutto Pizza
    • Edible flower shortbread cookies with a lemon zest vanilla bean glaze.
      Edible Flower Shortbread Cookies
    • Whipped lemon feta dip topped with toasted pine nuts, herbs, and olive oil and served with toasted pita, crudités, and olives.
      Whipped Lemon Feta
    • Japanese fruit sandwich (sando) made with shokupan (white bread) and filled with fresh honey whipped cream and fresh fruit, including kiwi, mandarin oranges, and strawberries.
      Fruit Sando (Japanese Fruit Sandwich)
    • Healthy corn and zucchini fritter stacked and topped with greek yogurt, roasted corn, and basil.
      Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters

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    • Closeup shot of ricotta tomato tartlets with puff pastry.
      Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry
    • Furikake Salmon with Kewpie mayo on a sheet pan with a spatula.
      Furikake Salmon
    • matcha cookies in a pile
      Matcha Cookies (Soft and Chewy)
    • White and brown fotzu waiting for bowl of bone broth.
      How to Make Beef Bone Broth for Dogs
    • Overhead shot of sliced Spam in a pan with homemade teriyaki sauce.
      Fried Spam (How to Cook Spam)
    • Broiled Salmon Collars (Sake Kama) on serving plate with beer.
      Broiled Salmon Collars (Sake Kama)
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