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
Wow. Thank you for your receipes Nagi. I have not had much luck with pork crackling & tried your pork belly. Amazing. Nailed it. Be trying more receipes from you 🙂
Hi Nagi. I’m having difficulty with the search button. Could someone pls help. Love ya’ x
Hello Nagi
I’ve been a fan of your site for a number of years – my go-to when it’s my turn to cook for the family. Love the recipes – always easy, and always very tasty. Thanks for all your efforts.
Hello Nagi, Love love love your book. It has transformed my ability to cook for myself. One piece of feedback – the only links in your website are to recipes, Everything is categorised on the basis of food or meal type. I don’t know how to find any other resources that may be on her, for example, the kitchen essentials page. Are there any other hidden gems like this kitchen essentials guide that I am missing and are not easily findeable?
OMG I just received your book after seeing you on the today show and on Brooke Bonneys post.
What an absolutely stunning book and couldn’t wait to dive right in.
I cooked your chow mein, the recipe was so easy to follow, and simple, lovely ingredients.
I couldn’t believe how fabulous it turned out and I’m no cook!!
Can’t wait to tackle my next recipe.
Thankyou and Dozer so much
We lived in AU (Melbourne) for 5 years, for work, at Holden. I somehow came across your fun-filled blog and love every one of your recipes. My culinary tastes are VERY similar to yours. How can I purchase your cookbook? We now live in the USA. Thanks so much for your great eats!
Hi Nagi
Do have a recipe for pita bread? I have tried supermarket ones but they are alway so solid and you can’t open the up with them tearing!
Thanks Pam
When would I receive my cookbook. I ordered months ago on Amazon US
Kind regards
Hi, I am trying to make some beef doner kebab. Do you have any recommendations how to make it soft and tasty? What ingredients to use? Any suggestions are much appreciated, thank you.
Hi Nagi, I absolutely love your recipes and thank you. I can’t find the chicken & broccoli dish with cheese sauce covered with panko crumbs. You said you made it for all your friends on their first night home after having their babies. I want to make it for my son & his family. Again, I absolutely love your work, well done!
what is the name of your cookbook
please can i have perfecto with my simple and also a dexter
Gosh I adore you every recipe I use is perfect!!!!!
Love dozer
I recently purchased “Dinner”
Great recipes, easy to follow and just a marvellous taste. The book was recommended to me by daughter, daughter in law and grand daughter who all have copies. Regret that Salisbury is not in the book. Best wishes for another tasty book.
Thank you so much for sharing your recipes and uploading videos. I love them and your recipes! You are awesome!!
Hi loving your recipes. I made one recipe which used an of the shelf supermarket brand chilli jam. It worked really well. I now can not find the recipe! Can you recall ehich revipe it was. With thanks
I have used a lot of your recipes, never actually going into your site, so surprised to see you were from Sydney Australia. never had a fail and your recipes are so tasty, thank you.
Just tried your easy Flatbread tonight and you won me over. I’ve been looking at your site and will pursue further recipes. Just wanted to say Hello from Phoenix, Arizona 😀
I love your recipes, your attitude and cheerful nature. Your explanations are clear, I love the details and options for substitutions. And of course I
LOVE Dozer so much❣️
I LOVE your website, reading about your life, traveling and interests! Can’t wait to cook your recipes. Anne in California, USA