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 – we would love it if you and dozer would come to Newcastle and be a guest speaker at a charity event to raise money for the Homeless. I would organise accommodation and I know that Newcastle would be excited if you visited our region again. We would love that! Vanessa and Liam. X
I understand that you live in Australia (Sidney?). I live in the US, am a retired professor and in my view you are Nagic…
Nagi mentioned her favourite home coffee machine on FB quite some time ago. I would love to get the name of that machine please.
Thanking you in advance.
Donna
Hi Nagi and Dozer,
I’m new to your blog and already I love your style. Having had a precious dog who looked just like Dozer, I understand how easy they are to love
My favorite chef introduced me to you yesterday when I asked for an egg fu yong recipe. That was worth jumping up and down about. Today I made Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice. It was so good it blew me away. Thanks and I’ll try one new recipe from you every day. Blessings, Maria in South America
I hope Dozer is recovering, onwards and upwards!! Does the website have, or could it include, a “cooking mode” button that stops your screen from blanking while we follow your recipes?
The book, ordered in Victoria, has made it to us in Switzerland too 🙂
G’day Nagi
Made ya mushroom soup,it was beautiful. Will try something else next week.
Till then.
Cheers Trev x
Hello Nagi!
I’m originally from the US but now live in Melbourne. I’m going back in a month and wanted to bring a uniquely Australian gift to my friends in California.
I’d love to bring a couple copies of your recipe book for my friends who are passionate about cooking. I’d like to ask if you’d be willing to sign a few of the books for them with a brief message? I am willing to post you the books and a postage paid satchel to post back to me after you’ve signed.
Thanks for considering
my crazy request.
Christine
0481 245 300
Nagi,
You are a joy! I love that you are unapologetically you. You beat to your own drum! A visionary with real purpose for the benefit of many. I am in awe of you! Keep up the good work! It will surely be continuous…
Hi,i found your site looking for a recipe to make crunchy pork belly (love pork belly) i am going to try your recipe and let you know. Hi to Dozer 🙂
Just wanted you to know that you have won over a new fan from Seattle, Washington USA ! I have your cookbook and enjoy browsing all the recipes as well as reading your description of your life with Dozer. I’m making chicken tacos tonight ! You are quite amazing with all you do for the less fortunate a long with all the other things that must keep you extremely busy! Take a break once in awhile…..,😊
Hi Nagi,
Last night I made the chocolate mousse and it has been chilling over night. I will post back how it turned out. Since some of the ingredients listed are little harder to come by here in the US, I did the best I could with what was readily available. Hopefully it isn’t too bad. The next time I make it, I know what to look out for. Thanks, Rick
What is the best type of wok to purchase
Hi Nagi! Thank you for making AMAZING food so accessible to the home cooks! We cook at home 6 nights a week (Friday night = pizza night!) and, without exaggeration, at least 3-4 nights are cooked from your cookbook or website! I’ve cooked your recipes for friends and family and they’ve always been a hit. I’ve bought your cookbook a few times now as I keep gifting it to people who have loved the food and want to make it too. We are also a family of animal lovers and are adoring fans of Dozer! Hope he is doing well and getting stronger.
Hi I saw your burger recipe but no beetroot for me as I’m allergic
Nagi! I have been using your recipes for a while but I only just realised you are also Australian! Love that for us haha. I used to make your San Choy Bow recipe all the time, but have stopped eating meat – will need to try to adapt it with crumbled tofu! About to try your Eggplant Parmagiana recipe and am very excited 🙂
Much love to you and Dozer xx
I am a cynical retired police officer who never subscribes to anything but I am so impressed with your recipes and how you teach the making of them that I have signed up for your words of wisdom.
Hello Nagi, have done your brisket recipe twice now & can’t believe how successful it’s been in my family. This time I have left over & was wondering if you had any suggestion on how to use it still uplifting the flavour? Thanks Helen
Hi Dozer & Nagi,
Now I am in tears … of hapPiness … BRAVO Dozer, Bravo Mamma Nagi XxX Always in my thoughts & prayers. We experienced serious illness with or Ridgeback a few years ago, months spent sleeping on the floor next to her & doing EVERYthing to support & assist Chaka! I understand the level of your love for your Boy, Dozer & can see it in each image you share with so much love, pride & joy. Simply the BEST Nagi & Dozer XxX I have loved your site & recipes since I found you on the web one night, a few years ago, while travelling home to Geelong on the train from Melbourne & have stayed in the loop ever since Nagi. No better way to fill in my time & keep up with your latest mouthwatering recipes & successes. You are a true LEGEND Nagi! LOVE YOU & YOUR BEAUTIFUL BOY DOZER … Lots & long time Nagi & Dozer. XxX Carla & Chilli XxX
Thanks Nagi for pursuing your food passion. I have made more of your recipes than any other chef, cook or cookbook. I have your cookbook, follow you and gorgeous Dozer on the socials. Thanks I love your recipes, I haven’t had a fail yet and they are incredibly tasty recipes. Big hugs to Dozer in his continuing recovery. Thank you.
I’m a lover of Masterchef Australia. My daughter lives your blog and Cookbook. She is from Calgary Ab and is going to be in Sydney in May. She told me you will be on the show. When?