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
Hi Nagi. I love your cookbook so much that i hav bought 5 in 1 month for my family and friends. The receipes r easy to follow and extremly nice. The crispy Tender chicken is a favourite with my family. Keep up the good work. Enjoy your nee kirchen.
Hi I have a question. When and.jow.much liquor to truffles ???? And can you make..van
You are incredible!! Thank you for sharing all your culinary knowledge and recipes. I just found you when I was looking for a recipe to cook Rice!! Who knew? Bless you and Dozer!!
I love your recipes, I bought my two daughters your book last Xmas, as I am diabetic and trying to eat low carb meals, I find some of your recipes are high in carbs, how do I make them healthier for me. Thank you.
Prefer old style video no talking just the method. Very informative found new style annoying. Have been a big fan for a few years and have the book. Love the recipes and site just not latest video editing.
Will be trying crispy baked drumstick recipe today. Thanks
I had a fresh, whole organic chicken to cook and came across your recipe for Roast Chicken. I followed it and the chicken was the best I’ve ever made-juicy, tender and flavorful. Loved the tip to use a spoon to separate the skin and add herb butter. It was so easy. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Hi Nagi, my family and friends and I feel that you are our kitchen superhero. Everything from dinners to basque cheesecake to home made granola (currently smelling amazing in the oven), you are our go to person. My friend who had a kidney transplant gifted us all your fabulous cookbook. Thanks so much for your love, research and innovation. Oh and my doggies say hi to your chef helper. We love you!
Just found you and I love your lentil recipes.
Trying your Pork crackling recipe tonight . I'[[ let you know if I nailed it. It smells amazing!
What a wonderful site to find. The very first one to come up in my search for baked parmesan califlower. Yes, the garlic is a plus. Love your style and recipes. Keep up the great work. Thank-you
Greek Chicken so good
Great recipe’s
Hi Nagi & Dozer
Thank you so much for all your wonderful recipes and a look into your very busy life!
Love all your extra fun comments too.
Well done, you are amazing
Carol
Hi Nagi, is there any chance you could update your recipes where required to include a wait/marinate time please. It would make meals so much easier to plan instead of having to resort to “at the last minute, plan B”. Yes, I do read a recipe from start to finish before cooking but first thing in the morning, ingredients only, and if I’ve got everything, that’s the plan, unless it says “here’s one I should have started yesterday”.
Thanks S
Hi Nagi,
I brought ur cookbook and my husband and I are making our way through it, trying each recipes on date nights. Words can’t describe how amazing ur recipes are. Can’t want to get ur next cookbook (that if you make another book).
Hi Nagi and Dozer! Just a shout out to say thanks for the yummy meal ideas and that Dozer is just the cutest! Keep up the wonderful work!
This Calabrian Fish Ragu recipe was absolutely delicious and so easy. Thank you Nagi 👍
Hello Nagi, Husband and I loved the sticky chicken drumsticks , but son is not a fan of the ketchup
Is there another sauce I can substitute it with
Many thanks
hi there can you tell me which tablespoon measurement you use?
Australia is 20ml but most other places are 15 ml.
Many thanks
Hi Nagi –
I’m a huge fan of yours. I love your site, and I understand the need for ad revenue, but I’m pretty surprised that your newest ad (that can’t be X-ed out and covers a third of the screen) is for a tobacco product.
I sincerely respect you and your business, but this is a little…disappointing.
Hi Lora
The advertising content must’ve been added in YOUR country as it is illegal to advertise tobacco in Australia.
I have just read your page and love the recipes there. Will be trying them for sure
Dear Nagi,
About a year ago I decided I needed to improve my cooking skills. And your website is the site I come back to every time! Yours isn’t a food blog … it’s a complete cooking course! Now, my catch phrase whenever I have a cooking related question, is ‘Nagi will know!’. And you always do! Thank you for sharing all your recipes, tips and tricks. And for not following food trends. You make the world a better place!