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,
You emailed me three free cook booklets recently and I loved reading the Thai and other Asian recipes. But when I closed the booklet to go on to my other email messages I lost all three booklets. Now I can’t find them anywhere in my email. Please email them to me again since I want to make some of the recipes!
An enthusiastic Fan,
Kathleen Grey
Hi Nagi! I’m very excited to try to make your carrot cake, cupcake recipe! It looks great and easy to read!! Thank u for your site !! 🙂 🙂
I really wanted to test out your food, but sadly the ads just would NOT stop popping up.
I will probably come around another time because I bet you guys are awesome! Just, tone down the ads a bit okay?
When I scan the QR codes in my book (Dinner) they don’t show the video which they did when I purchased the book first.
Hi Nagi,
I’m addicted to your recipes! Easy to follow and bloody tasty!!
My question is are you planning to release an app?
Btw, you were great on Masterchef.
Cheers,
Nick
Hi Nagi,
I just stopped by to say thank you for being my wingman in the kitchen. When I feel like making something new, I first google it and your recipes are now my first port of call. Feeding my family and friends is my love language and you ensure that the gesture is backed up by lashings of deliciousness. You rock!
Love your recipes
Easy Chicken Curry – has anyone reduced the quantity of stock & coconut milk? I’m finding that this amount of liquid takes way longer than 10 min to reduce, more like 30 minutes.
Thank You Nagi 🙂 🙂 🙂 x
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your excellent information you have got right here on this post.
I’ll be coming back to your site for more soon.
Every recipe that I have made from your site turns out perfect with rave reviews from everyone enjoying the meal.
You are definitely my go to for a good recipe, thank you.
I would like to receive recipes from you & to visit your website.
I am going to make One Pot Creamy-Parmesan- garlic – risotto with lemon chicken…
Hi, Nagi
Can you provide a recipe for a moist Sultana cake. Can be round, square, slab or loaf. Maybe some of your subscribers have can help?
Thanks,
Ron
Hi Ron! Try my Christmas cake with only sultanas (ie don’t use other dried fruit) and bake it in a square pan instead of round pan! N x
Just did the Mexican meatballs
Wow wow 👍👍
CAN YOU TEACH YOUR SECRET RECIPE
Thanks! Looking forward to making your newest creations.
Congratulations on your new cookbook. I have pre-ordered, can’t wait. Take care!
I love you Nagi…You are my go to site for any recipe that includes the right ingredients and flavours of the cuisine it comes from and your videos and explanations which are always clear and concise. You are the best!!!
I love you Nagi…You are my go to site for any recipe that included the right ingredients and flavours of the cuisine it comes from and your videos and explanations which are always clear and concise. You are the best!!!
Nagi I love love love your recipes and adore you and Dozer too. Your cookbook is fabulous. All the recipes I’ve tried have been amazing. When I told a friend about your website they said: “Oh Nagi – I am obsessed with Nagi.” I was preaching to the converted. Thank you for your inspiration and easy to follow recipes. And please give Dozer a cuddle from me.
Hi nagi u are a great lady