Hi there, nice to meet you!
I’m Nagi, and RecipeTin Eats is my corner of the internet!
I’m the voice, cook and eater behind RecipeTin Eats. I create recipes, take photos of them, write them up and make recipe tutorial videos. Oh, and I have a food bank – RecipeTin Meals – and I wrote a cookbook too!
I live in beautiful Sydney, Australia, and have an unhealthy obsession with all things food and my dog Dozer, an abnormally large and very cheeky golden retriever.
When I say he’s “abnormally large”, I mean it! Proof:
(OK, possibly I am a little on the short side too….😂)
My recipes
My website reflects my philosophy on food and cooking – fast, creative, clever and fresh.
That’s fast meals for busy weeknights.
Creative new ideas and fresh takes on favourites to shortcut preparation, cut down on cost and create food with style.
Clever cooking so that you don’t sacrifice taste just because you’re short on time and on a budget. I’ll show you how to get gourmet flavours out of budget ingredients and how you can get organised so it’s a breeze to serve up nourishing meals to your family that will knock their socks off.
And fresh meals that are made from scratch. I don’t use store bought packet mixes or canned soup.
My recipes are cost conscious, made using everyday ingredients and (mostly) pretty healthy. I don’t use a tub of cream or blocks of cream cheese in every sauce, and I only deep fry when I really think it’s worth it.
But, sometimes I feel the need to unleash the demon within. 🙂
OK, maybe a little more than sometimes……
A bit about me …
Born in Japan, raised in Sydney, Australia, I’ve travelled the world from Europe to the Middle East, across Asia and America.
In a previous life, I worked in corporate finance. Though I thoroughly enjoyed my “first” career, I wanted to pursue a future where my passion really lies – food. 🙂
Today, I’m extremely fortunate to be able to say that I make a living doing what I truly love – creating and sharing my favourite recipes with people from all over the world.
Growing up, budget was tight and even though my mother worked full time, we dined like royalty because she was so creative in the kitchen. And this is why I know it’s possible to make great, fresh food even if you’re short on time and on a budget.
The recipes on my blog draws on influences from my travels, my ever evolving fascination with how just a few simple ingredients can transform into something that tastes so amazing, and learning genius tricks from the masters of the world.
I want to show you how to make vibrant recipes made with everyday ingredients, spanning cuisines from around the world as well as classic comforts. Delicious recipes with the “wow” factor that are simple to make, cost effective and can often be prepared ahead.
I hope you find something on here to your taste! – Nagi x
What you will find on RecipeTin Eats
Seriously tasty simple recipes made using everyday ingredients. I don’t shop at gourmet stores.
Exciting New Ideas for Fast Midweek Meals.
Takeout favourites that truly taste like what you get at restaurants.
Easy recipes from around the world.
Can’t-Live-Without Classics. 🙂
Salads with oomph! Because if I’m having a salad as a meal, it’s got to be something special!
Cooking for a crowd. I like to entertain. So many of my recipes are convenient for cooking for a crowd, whether it be easy to make in large volumes, or make ahead.
Tried and tested recipes. I take great care to ensure my recipes work and are written concisely. I also add notes to help with substitutions (where possible) and explanations for things that I think may not be familiar to everyone.
What you won’t find on my blog
I don’t follow trends for the sake of it. I only share recipes I truly love. There will never be a cauliflower crust pizza on my blog.
I do not sacrifice taste just for the sake of reducing calories (or following a trend). My healthy recipes are accidentally healthy.
Food that looks pretty but tastes blah. Never, ever, ever!
Recipes with shortcuts that compromise on flavour. I will cheat at every opportunity. So long as it doesn’t compromise on flavour.
Difference in measures between countries
DID YOU KNOW….? Cups, tablespoons and teaspoon sizes differ between countries. For the vast majority of my recipes, the difference is not enough to affect the recipes – this mostly holds true for savoury recipes.
However, for baking recipes like cakes, slices, delicate desserts and especially cookies, the slight difference between measurements does matter.
So I ensure that my baking recipes are tested and written so that they will work for cooks in different countries. This also applies to any savoury recipes that are affected as well.
Oh – and I have a food bank!
During the height of the pandemic in 2021 when there was increased food insecurity in my community, I started my food bank, RecipeTin Meals, where we make homemade meals which are donated to the vulnerable.
I have 3 full time chefs who work in the kitchen making meals 5 days a week. Many of the recipes we use are from my website!
To learn more about RecipeTin Meals, pop over here. ❤️
Finally … Don’t be shy, say “Hi”!
Drop me an email and say hi! Due to the sheer number of messages I receive, I sadly cannot respond to every one. However I do my very best to reply where I can (unless you’re SPAM!). One thing I can assure you is that I will see your message! You can contact me here.
“People who love to eat are always the best people!” – Julia Child
~ Nagi xx
Thank you Nagi. You have made me a better cook. Love your recipes and so does my family. 😃
I have made several of your recipes……I have LOVED every one of them. Most recently I made the Tom Yum soup and served it to my friend, who is originally from the Phillippines. We both loved it and she told me it tasted like the authentic “thing” to her. What I love about your recipes, is I usually have all of the ingredients (don’t need to make a special trip to the grocery store) and it is food from all different cultures. THANK you for doing what you love, I love what you do!! Keep up the good work. Your puppy is mighty cute too!! Just another reason to love your work….we have some things in common, I too love to cook and love my puppies.
I so wish I could cook like you!!
You can!! I try to provide recipes with clear instructions & videos so everyone despite their level of skill in the kitchen can cook the recipes 🙂 N x
Nagi,
so glad to have found your site as your food is an inspiration to the common folk. I have made several 6 or so of your recipes with each and every one being a success. Most recent was your pulled pork and BBQ sauce “magnificent”. I am having homemade Pizza tonight with an adaptation of your pizza dough. I have added two teaspoons of crushed garlic and 3 teaspoons of mixed dried herbs for added flavour. I have been making pizza dough this way for a couple of years now and was excited to see it in a recipe on the net. Thank you again. Kind Regards, Peter
I am so glad I found your site. I am going to try my first recipe tonight. Juicy chicken breasts. I don’t like Kale but I want to try the garlic kale rice. Thank you for some wonderful recipes.
I’d love to know what you think once you try it Julie!!!! N x
Nagi,
The chicken breasts were wonderful. So very moist. Can hardly wait to try many of your other recipes and share your site with my friends.
I Love your site. Great recipes love seeing those great pictures of Dozer. Ava
Hi thanks for sharing your creative ideas on foods I try you soft vanilla cake but my turn out to be very hard I wonder what’s goes wrong because am a beginner in baking I want more tips please. Thanks
Hi Adam, hard as in it didn’t rise much? It could be a number of things – over mixing, not whipping the eggs enough, raising agent may of been old, it’s hard to say! N x
I’ve just found your blog and enjoy it very much. I’m not much of a cook but really love looking at the pictures and love the Dozer updates. When I’m hungry I look at the blog and fill up.
Keep up the good work.
I tried your Moussaka recipe – simply devine. You are an angel in the kitchen. Jen
Thank you so much Nagi! You have changed my life. I am the laziest and most ineffective cook (the “why do I seem to screw up recipes?” kind of cook) but I’ve been following your easy, delicious, foolproof recipes religiously and for the first time my family actually love my cooking. (Yaay we are no longer malnourished!) Not only that but with your recipes I always know they’re just right, and I never need to reduce sugar or add salt or whatever. So amazing, thank you!
Hi Nagi,
I almost never leave comments for websites but had to say this. I’m so grateful for your no fuss, everyday household recipes. At least those are the ones I’ve come across because that’s the style of cooking I prefer for everyday meals.
I never doubt your recipes, I know they’ll turn out amazing, every single one of them.
I also like your tips and attention to details. I think that’s what ensures successful results.
Thank you so much for sharing your skills and hope to run into you one day on the Sydney’s northern beaches so I could thank in person.
Take care
Thank you so much for the great feedback Tereze, I truly appreciate it 🥰 N x
Hi Nagi, I’m very much new to cooking, but have been making the most of this quarantine. Just wanted to say this website has been a godsend! A guarantee that whatever recipe I choose will be delicious, and the instructions are super clear for someone who is very new to this! I really appreciate all the hard work you’ve put into this website, so thank you! 🙂
Thank you so much Leon, that’s so kind of you! N x
This is turning into my favorite place to find recipes. Everything I’ve made from here has been amazing and I’m at the point where I completely trust Nagi. Thank you!
I just love all your food please could you add me to your newsletters.
Hi TV, on my homepage you’ll see a link to subscribe – love to have you onboard! N x
I love these recipes they are amazing thank you.x
Hi Nagi, l made your pumpkin risotto last night. I am in pumpkin heaven. Highly recommend it. Thank you for all your beautiful recipes.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Lisa, thanks so much for letting me know!!!! N x
I am so glad I found your blog. When I click on a recipe and see your picture, I know it is going to be the best and there is no need to go any further with my search.
Woah thanks so much Bonnie, that’s so lovely to hear 🥰 N x
Hey Nagi, just made the beef stroganoff and its so super easy and so tasty. Im now making approx 3 to 4 of your recipes each week some now becoming favourites. Im back working away from home again and was worried about not feeling like cooking! But not the case. Thanks again x
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Hi Nagi! I stumbled across your Mexican Fiesta recipes while planning my daughter’s birthday dinner. I used several of them, all to rave reviews! This is the first site I’ll come to for recipes and ideas now. Gonna make your Tandoori Chicken this weekend!