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Profile Photo Nagi and Dozer

Hi there! Nice to meet you!

I’m Nagi, and I’m the voice, cook, photographer and videographer behind RecipeTin Eats, and I live in the beautiful northern beaches area of Sydney, Australia.

I have an unhealthy obsession with food and my dog Dozer, an abnormally large and very cheeky golden retriever.

My blog 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 very rarely deep fry.

But sometimes I feel the need to unleash the demon within. 🙂

Honey Lemon Chicken - Golden brown chicken breast with a gorgeous honey lemon sauce. On the table in 15 minutes!
Honey Lemon Chicken – dinner on the table in 15 minutes!

A Bit About Me….

Brookfield Multiple Dubai MeBorn 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

Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns - Juicy prawns in a sweet, sticky, spicy, garlicky sauce. Dinner on the table in 10 minutes! recipetineats.com
Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns – Dinner on the table in 15 minutes!

WHAT YOU’LL FIND ON MY BLOG

  • 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.
Chicken Satay Curry - Satay lovers dream come true! Chicken marinated in an authentic homemade satay seasoning simmered in a peanut satay sauce. Authentic restaurant / chef recipe, easy to make!
Chicken Satay Curry – it’s like your favourite satay skewers…..with loads more peanut sauce!

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.

“I don’t follow trends. I’m not into cauliflower crust pizza. I only share recipes that I truly love.”

Classic Italian Meatballs - 2 little changes to the usual to make these extra soft, moist and with extra flavour! recipetineats.com
Classic Italian Meatballs – Extra tasty and extra juicy!

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.

Example: In my Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe, I specified that the recipe called for 1 1/2 US cups all purpose flour OR 1¼ cups / 185g plain flour for all other countries.

Made with real chocolate, not just cocoa powder, this is easy to make, very moist and super chocolatey! recipetineats.com
EASY Chocolate Fudge Cake – Extra moist, extra chocolatey with a beautiful chocolate ganache frosting!

I Will Always Respond to You

Drop me an email and say hi! I will always respond (unless you’re SPAM!). You can contact me here.

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Marinated Fish Tacos | I've been asked for the marinade for these tacos so many times! recipetineats.com
Marinated Fish Tacos – honestly, I’ve been asked for the marinade for these so many times!
Made this for friends last week, everyone LOVED it!! Amazing how quick it is to make the batter - less than 10 minutes, with no mixer!!
Blueberry Lemon Quick Loaf – it’s called a “quick bread” for a reason!

 

Reader Interactions

1,484 Comments

  1. Kath Glazner says

    August 10, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Hi Nagi I am really enjoying your emails, you are one very talented young lady. You and Dozer, please stay safe in this awful pandemic

    Reply
  2. Marianne Rao says

    August 10, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Hi
    Was looking for a pumpkin soup recipe and your page popped up!
    Your story was compelling … will definitely check your page! Are you on Instagram? Will check….
    🌈

    Reply
  3. RAELENE WANG says

    August 9, 2020 at 12:45 am

    Nagi, I have never paid attention to the nutrition information until now as my husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now I paying attention to sugar and carbohydrates. My question is: In your blueberry cheesecake the sugar is 41 grams. Is this per serving? If so, how many servings to the entire cheesecake? Sorry, I am new to this whole nutrition thing. Thank you so much for your help.

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  4. LT says

    August 8, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Hi Nagi,
    I came across this site because of quarantine and I absolutely love how simple, delicious and divine your recipes are. I can’t cook at all, but you give me hope with your recipes and I’ve gotten better! Stay safe xx

    Reply
  5. Ann Barns says

    August 8, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    Nagi, I just had your Pasta with Creamy Zucchini sauce for lunch and it was delicious ! I made the amount for one person, but I am happy to say that since I don’t eat big meals now I am older (81), there is enough for tomorrow, too. I might add some more corn kernels and will see if i need to add more liquid for reheating. I am going to try your no-knead bread and dinner rolls, too. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  6. April says

    August 8, 2020 at 7:59 am

    I am totally addicted to your website! I spend WAY too many hours on it! Thank you for the wonderful recipes you provide. Simple ingredients and clear instruction. YOU ARE AMAZING and Dozer is too!!

    Reply
  7. Tony DeMeo says

    August 8, 2020 at 4:12 am

    Hi Nagi, I’m new to your site and Can’t tell you how much I enjoy your recipes.
    By any chance do you have a good recipe for Sichuan Eggplant?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 8, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Hi Tony, funny you mention that, I’ve just had it at a local restaurant and want to re-create it!!! N x

      Reply
  8. Deano says

    August 7, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    Tried your chicken doner kebab recipe this week and OMG it is outrageously good! It will be a regular thing for sure, thank you!

    Reply
  9. Paula Ylagan says

    August 7, 2020 at 7:27 am

    Wow! Your site is truly amazing. I’m excited with your ideas… can’t wait to see more of your fun stuff!

    Reply
  10. Sir Jaded says

    August 7, 2020 at 6:48 am

    The Cornbread? Awesome. The Salisbury Steak & Mushroom Sauce? Sublime (so very tender). Now onto the Lemon Potato Salad…

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 7, 2020 at 10:17 am

      I hope you love it!! N x

      Reply
  11. Rozie says

    August 6, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    I love and enjoyed trying many of your recipes and they’re amazing and absolutely delicious!! One of my fav is apple crumble to die for😍💕👍

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    • Preeti Thakur says

      August 11, 2020 at 11:31 am

      Hi Nagi,

      Tried your eggplant south Indian curry recipe. Really loved it?
      Thanks for sharing it. Look forward to try your some other recipes mentioned too!. Good luck

      Reply
  12. Davey says

    August 6, 2020 at 7:05 am

    Just joined. Gonna teach an old dog new tricks. I can’t wait. Easy to cook food looks divine

    Reply
  13. Mary Elizabeth Stacy says

    August 5, 2020 at 1:41 am

    I am interested in your cook books. You have so many amazing recipes.

    Reply
  14. Nila says

    August 4, 2020 at 6:26 am

    I love your wonton soup! Do you have a recipe for egg rolls?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 4, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Hi Nila, try these: https://www.recipetineats.com/spring-rolls/ N x

      Reply
      • Nila says

        August 4, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Thank you Nagi. I love your site.

        Reply
      • Nila says

        August 4, 2020 at 1:27 pm

        Thank you!! I love your site. From Canada.

        Reply
  15. Pat Hutchinson says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Would love to try your quick easy recipes Special the less fattening ones Need to get some weight off

    Reply
  16. Paul Naylor says

    August 2, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    I will order your 3 free books. Just what I am looking for when I go away in my caravan. You can’t live on bar-be-ques every night. I found you on google searching fro Curried Sausages Recipe. Paul

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    • Catherine Dilao Barruga says

      August 3, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      My three year old son and I made your no-knead artisinal bread. Thank you very much for sharing your recipe. We were able to make our own bread especially this trying time.
      God bless you and your family 🙂

      Reply
  17. Christina says

    August 2, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    Hi Nagi
    I love your recipes and thank you for sharing your passion. I’m a person who hates cooking, I do it because it comes with being a mum!! But your recipes are fool proof and yummy and easy! Real food for real people. I can even use some of them for entertaining!! Not a lot of courage needed to throw a dinner party when I’m backed by your recipes!!
    Just want to thank you and please keep your wonderful recipes coming!! Love them all!!

    Reply
  18. Denise Buttress says

    August 1, 2020 at 10:17 am

    Hi Nagi

    I have been a follower of your recipes for some time now but never got onto the “your previous life” page, it’s fascinating how you arrived at where you are now, and thank you for sharing your journey with us.

    Please don’t change a thing about your cooking style as I and many others so enjoy it and I always look forward to the next email. Thank you.

    Dozer is an added bonus and a great joy to so many.

    All good wishes Denise

    Reply
  19. Ece says

    August 1, 2020 at 8:26 am

    Hi Nagi, I love you!! Please tell me you are working on an app? Would love to be able to add ingredients to a shopping list and also sign in quicker.

    Reply
  20. sheldon lebowitz says

    August 1, 2020 at 6:12 am

    I had the great pleasure of meeting and talking to Julia Child typo in your comments). She was also a genius like you

    Reply
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