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
I watched today for the first time on Studio 10, make the never ending Pav. You mentioned about putting vinegar n something else in the meringue. I’m celiac do you have any recipes suitable for me 😔
Hi Robyn – Pavlova is naturally gluten free so it is perfectly safe for coeliacs like yourself. Some people get confused because cornflour has ‘flour’ in the name but it has no wheat and therefore no gluten in it – there’s no such thing as ‘gluten free’ cornflour – it is all gluten free so you don’t need to worry – hope this helps alleviate your concerns.
Hi Robyn
Eggs, sugar, vinegar and cornflour. You can buy gluten free cornflour from Coles and Woollies, but check the ingredients.
The recipe is on Navi’s site, “recipetineats”
Good luck, Pam
I love your no knead bread, I have turned many family members in it, any time I make a stew, chilli or spaghetti this is my bread. Thank you!!!!
I tried your won tons today, I’m so happy I did. The instructions on putting the won ton together after adding the filling were well done too. The first few I missed a step of turning that fat little bottom up a notch before putting its hands behind it. Thank you so much!
My husband has taught his selfie to cook and is in love with your down to earth delicious recipes
I finally found your cookbook yesterday in Big W! I’m soooooo excited get back cooking and learning and trying your recipes
I used to say when I retire I’d like to do a cooking course. Now I’ve found my teacher. I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time.
Hi Nagi!
I am planning to have a birthday party for my husband in a week from now. What recipes do you have for a crowd of 6-10 guests?
Hello Naji
I love your website and all your recipes and everything about it. Can I buy the cookbook in Australia. ???
I loved how I could formerly simply “dial up” a recipe of yours I need on your website, but now find all I can do is search through hundreds of recipes and maybe find the recipe I’m looking for…or not! Help!
Hi Marian, there is a search function at the top of the page which works fine for me as long as you know a couple of key words – is it not showing up for you? Also saving your recipes to your RecipeTin (the love heart) makes it quicker to find them too. Hope that helps 🙂
Hi Nagi – I absolutely love lots of your recipes 💕I don’t purchase your books because I have multiple dietary complications ( non dairy – & low fod 😒 very challenging to eat out but love cooking at home. Can I follow you & get access to your recipes with a membership? Looking forward to your reply
Tanya
Hello Nagi
I’ve juat deacovered you competition and I’m so annoyed at myself for missing it!!!. Anyway “tears in my eyes” I will have to wait until it hits the stores in South Africa.
Have a super day 🙂
Love Nina
Made your fantastic glazed meatloaf – added 100gms of Nduja (Calabrian pork chilli paste) – took it to a new level, particularly if you are a chilli addict!!
Can egg plant be cooked in an air frier
I got your book out from the library to see what was in it, I have followed you for some time. I want it, it is the number one on my Christmas list if I don’t get it, I will just have to buy it myself. Excellent love your work
Hi Nagi
Love your new cookbook, already bought 4 of them !
I want to make your Italian Christmas Log, but can’t eat salami because of my cancer !!
I want to use chorizo fried, but would adding the oil left in the frypan ruin the log ?
Thanks
Hi Nagi,
I am 13 and I also live in Sydney. Baking is my absolute favourite thing to do. Thank you so much for all your amazing baking recipes. I have yet to find one that fails unlike many other online recipes I have tried.
-K
Hi Nagi
Thanks for creating this wonderful cookbook an addition to my other collection of cookbooks. I think I have to get rid of them😂
I have introduced you to my sisters in Singapore and they’re fans already. Keep up the good work.
Hi,is it possible to buy a actual cook book of your recipes
Thanks
Love your food 🤗
Hi Made you moist easy Christmas cake…perfect…in every way…we cut and enjoyed immediately.
Agree shop bought Christmas cakes very strange taste.
We love your recepies they always turn out just right.Thank you very much…
So happy for you on the success of your cookbook. It’s fantastic.
Love to Dozer 😘
Hi, I have enjoyed your recipes and stories for a long time. Love the variety using simple and new to me ingredients. Look forward to the posts.