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
Hello Nagi! From Kentucky, USA. Without looking, I know I’m not the only one in this state loving your recipes (& Dozer!) I need all the quick and easy meals I can handle and your website is perfect! I can’t remember where I heard your website mentioned, but I think it may have been from “Ardent Michelle” on YouTube. Thank you for doing this work and allowing us to benefit from your knowledge (and love) of cooking! Best to you, Dozer, and all your team members!
Hello Nagi, I normally cook rice in a rice cooker for the family, but just cooked basmati rice using your instructions and it turned out fantastic! Who’d a thunk it? Keep up the good work! Regards from England.
Hello Nagi!
Love what you and Dozer have done with your corner of the internet. Jus wondering what cookware you use? What brand, etc.
Thanks!
Just love your recipes. Gave both my children your Dinner recipe book .
Last night had Eggplant Parmigiana
Yummy
Love ,love your recipes. I would love to see your day going orange chicken lemon chicken and the Asian soup dumplings. The dumplings with the soup inside
I just came across your recipe fior
Rack of lamb sounds marvellous. Could I get recipe for Paris Mash!!!
If that is possible would like to try it. Iwill look for your cook books
As sound very interesting. Thank you so much for recipe
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Hi nagi, i’m sure are aware about the ‘big craze’ about Crumbl cookies over in the US. I am also in australia wanting to try the famous cookie with the pink buttery icing to go with it. All the recipes I have seen are in American like in ounces and stuff and are not trustworthy. It might be too much too ask for but if it’s possible could you please come out with a recipe for the famous crumbl sugar cookie with the famous buttery pink icing 💞
Wonderful recipes!
Love your Site, Nagi.
Lot’s a hugs from Germany.
I live in SA .Have cooked meals on wheels for over 50years and still have a group cooking You are an inspiration .I have only come across you now
We have just acquired your second cookbook and are really enjoying the presentation and flavours. Delicious!
I would however like to have a rough idea of the calorific value of each portion per person – or am I just a killjoy?
Your pizza dough is amazing. I have never had luck with making dough before but this was a huge success. I will be making this again. Thank you!
Hi, I received TONIGHT for Christmas and am keen to start cooking. Where can I find nutrition information? I am on low-carb diet
Hi
Not long ago I saw a video that you put tuna and other ingredients eventually into a ( maybe a Greek wrap).
I can’t seem to find it. Please help. I seen every other tuna recipe except this one.
Hullo Nagi, I’ve just made your baklava, it belongs on the front cover of a cook book😀, It’s still cooling to take to a friends place but it looks fabulous, I used, walnuts and brazil nuts, with cardamom, and rose water in the syrup, a mix of old European tastes, we’ll see……
Nagi!! I haven’t had decent chicken satay since leaving San Francisco over a decade ago,, that is until I found your recipe. Now I am my own favorite cook. Just sublime. Thanks for this! With love, Jason
Hi Nagi, I made you meatball rigatoni for my parents anniversary and they loved it
Thank you!
Hi Nagi
I was wondering if you have created any gluten free recipes for breads or focaccia? Your recipes are always amazing and it’s hard to find good recipes for gluten free savouries.
Thanks
Rowena
Rowena, I think you’re a total idiot and a jackass.
Thanks,
Jimmy Balls
Hi Rowena,
I think you’re an idiot and a jackass.
Kindly,
Jimmy Balls
These recipes are amazing.
I was wondering this also…
I’m soy intolerant
Hi Nagi and Dozer
Thankyou for your website and all the beautiful recipes and follow up on Dozer.
I have been a chef for over 35 years and it still shows that it is a field of forever learning thanks to you.
I had the absolute surprise and pleasure of receiving your cook book for Christmas.
Unfortunately I would love to have it signed by you Nagi but with my health condition that is not possible. I have cancer.
Would I be able to ask and pay for postage if you would be kind enough to write on a card To Ron from Nagi and dozer.
It would make my . I was lucky to be out of hospital on Christmas Eve
My address is
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If you can’t as I know you are very busy and I am probably being a nuisance,I can understand
Thank you for your time if you read this
All the best to you and Dozer
Cheers
Ron
I can then stick in my book.
God bless you Ron, sending prayers and healing thoughts! No, you don’t know me ha
Hang in there Ron. I’ve had cancer. They cut it out and threw it away. Also I was a station cook who love food, new recipes and Nagi’s site is so very good. My neighbour’s daughter has asked me to teach her how to cook and this was the first place I went to. She is young so I thought that she would like Nagi’s recipes. Take care and think positively.
are u related to shanon o neil
are you ron from harry potter?
where can i find recipe for cream soups instead of using can soups?
Thank you so much Nagi for your meals. Hubby and I both struggle to keep up to date with things – but the one pot meals have genuinely changed our weeks. We even bought a fancy cast iron to use on stove and oven for your meals!
Thanks again – specifically for those one pot wonders <3 we love the Mexican chicken, lasagna and butter chicken they have become weekly favourites.
Lauren
I have just made the satay chicken curry Malaysian style and I think it is better than I have ever had in a restaurant – thank you