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
My 11 yr old daughters found your website when they were looking for a Pad See Ew recipe. You have now become our ‘go-to’ website as all your recipes are winners.
Woah sounds like she’s a little Masterchef!!! I’m so glad you’re loving the recipes Sally! N X
Your recipes are excellent! Haven’t had a fail yet. Thank you!
Hi Nagi, I was so lucky to come across your website and really enjoy trying your. wonderful recipes. I look forward to your newsletters so I can try a new recipe which are very easy to follow. I was wondering if you could please help me with an old family recipe for “ Sicilian Cassatelle Di Ricotta. ” The pastry is made with cream & butter. The Pastry is so beautifully soft & then filled with ricotta & then they are fried. Thank you
The only words that come to my head when I’m going through your page is “wow this lady is a TALENT!!!! Every recipe, every pic looks amazing! I’m not talking about descriptions how to cook and your writing in general! It’s better than magazines! Best wishes and good luck! Greetings from Lithuania! 🌷
I enjoy your comments and tips with each recipe. Could you provide a recoipe to print in 3×5 or 4×6 format.
I prefer to have the entire recipe at a glance with no scrolling or device timing out.
Hi Barbara, you can adjust this with your print settings to fit on one page 🙂 N x
Hi Nagi,
Love to try your recipes are they free Nagi
Hi Florence, 100% – you can browse for free they’re all on my website! N x
Hi Nagi. I’ve been using your recipes for a few months now. In fact your website is now the first place I go to when I think about cooking something and I just don’t know how. Your satay sauce is out of this world, the only way to poach chicken is your way! I made strawberry cake- number of times, ricotta spinach rotolo,macaroni salad- that’s just to name a few. Loved them all! Thank you and keep cooking delicious food. I love Dozer too by th way😀. Kasia x
found your website.Tried the chicken and kale rice. Absolutely loved it will be visiting again. I feel so excited for you broadening my culinary skills now to sh0w to my immediate and extended families. Thank you for your talent in a career well deserved.
Thanks so much Sandra, that’s so great to hear!! N x
I love your food you put together. You make it so simple, but taste delicious..
Thank you for what you do
Nagi. Just found your website and tried your oven baked chicken breasts and garlic Kale rice. Absolutely delicious. Fantastic combination.
I am so glad I stumbled across your website. I love it.
Thank you,
Amanda
That’s great to hear Amanda, thank you SO much! N x
Hi! Love your blog. I’ve tried many recipes and they are all absolutely fantastic. Wondering if you might comment on how your soupe recipes might be done in a slow cooker, perhaps in notes.
Hi Sacha, unfortunately it really depends on the recipe and steps involved – it wouldn’t be a general conversion for most. N x
Hi Nagi have followed a number of your recipes and so successful each time that now when I need a recipe I first look to see if you have one that will suit and they always do. Thank you
Wow I have just cooked your roast pork crackling recipe in cider it is absolutely scrumptious turned out perfectly tastiest gravy ever !!!!
Wahoo!!! That’s so good to hear Pauline! N x
Nagi I confess in iso boredom I bought a pie maker so now Sunday’s are pie days. Tonight we made your traditional pie and I wanted to let you know you got double thumbs up from all 6 of us and Trixie the golden and her messy plate licking ears gave it an extra big wag
I have just found your page and already have discovered a whole variety of meals I can try out. Unfortunately I have a low sodium low potassium diet so may have to tweak a few things. Thank you also for including grams ounces and tbsp measures, very annoying when they don’t. Love your extra notes on everything. Well done you will now be my go to recipe site.
Hi Nagi, I just cooked my first ever cake at the ripe old age of 38 and it was a huge success! It was your Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting – absolutely delicious and lasted for DAYS. You have a new fan!
Hi Nagi – love your recipes – just cooking your sausage rolls – had no fennel seeds but they smell beaut anyway
Kindest regards
Peter
Hi Nagi!
I’ve literally just realised that over the past 1.5 years, every single time I’ve googled a recipe, I have always ended up clicking on a recipe tin eats recipe, because they are sensible recipes with easy ingredients and they taste amazing every time!!! I haven’t been disappointed once. So I think subconsciously over time, whenever I look at the reviews or recipes on other websites, I always come back to yours! I looked further into the website today and found that you literally do everything for this page, including all the recipes, photos etc. I was quite shocked! Just wanted to say I’m so grateful for this site you’ve created, it makes me feel like I’m on the journey to becoming a better cook and can prepare the most delicious meals. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hi Nati, just found your blog. Your recipes looked amazingly tasty. Looking forward to trying them all.
Nagi – I’m really enjoying your blog! Thanks for posting your culinary experiences. It makes me think about the bigger world. Your carnitas recipe will be in my crockpot soon and I know my family will love it 🙂