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. 🙂
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’ll find on my blog
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Seriously tasty simple recipes made using everyday ingredients. I don’t shop at gourmet stores.
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Exciting New Ideas for Fast Midweek Meals.
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Takeout favourites that truly taste like what you get at restaurants.
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Easy recipes from around the world.
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Can’t-Live-Without Classics. 🙂
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Salads with oomph! Because if I’m having a salad as a meal, it’s got to be something special!
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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.
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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
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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.
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I do not sacrifice taste just for the sake of reducing calories (or following a trend). My healthy recipes are accidentally healthy.
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Food that looks pretty but tastes blah. Never, ever, ever!
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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.”
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.
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,
Just try try you brown sugar garlic butter roast pork last night, it was sooo delicious. Thank you for the recipe. As a matter of fact, it is very close to one of my recipe using oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, plum sauce and sesame oil as the marination for the pork, similar way of cooking and therefore I know the problem Shu has experienced.
Thank you from Switzerland.
Hi Nagi
I have just found your site and wow, you truly are incredible!
So generous of you to share your tried and tested INCREDIBLE recipe for free, 1,000 times THANK YOU!!!
Could you do a post on ‘Make ahead’, ‘Prep in advance’ or ‘Freezer dump meals’ for busy Mum’s?
Would love some recipes that I can partly prep in advance so meals are half-prepared before the crazy night time rush hits!
Thank you for all you do!
Just made the slow cooked beef ragu wonderful thankyou great easy recipe
Just discovered you, in the UK!
Do you have a “subscribe” feature to source you recipes?
Trying your Lamb Shoulder today…
Hi Ro – yes! You can subscribe on my website, just on the right hand side of the screen, you’ll receive my newsletter with all my new recipes. N x
Hello&a belated happy Easter from Whangarei, north of Auckland NZ.
Have just read your notes which l like and am looking forward to reproducing some of your recipes. I am impatiant &impulsive so lm going to love them as well as Dozer.
God bless you.
Emily
Thank you for sharing the perfect Tiramisu recipe, it’s a winner and my go to from now on 🙏🏻💌
do you offer free email postings of recipes? like to join if you do. I’m also in love with Dozer!
You have the BEST recipes. I have been cooking them for years and only now just read you are a fellow Aussie! Really appreciate your knowledge and skill, and passion for sharing them so others can get joy from creating scrumptious food 🙂
I was skeptical of your hot cross bun recipe but now I’m a believer!! They were great. I didn’t have apricot jam so used orange marmalade — still delicious! Can’t wait to try the beet cured salmon. Thanks!
Hi Nagi Just downloaded your Goan Fish Curry recipe and will try it tonight. Will let you know the result! Best wishes Ed
Great, I hope you enjoy it Ed! – Nx
Love you recipes!!! I have tried a few now always soooo yum! And really enjoy following your instagram stories! kudos! Thank you loads! <3
Cheers all the way from Lebanon
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Love your cashew stir fry, really tasty, thank you for sharing this information useful.
You’re so welcome Jenny! N x
Oh WOW! I simply adore you! Came here for your recipe of Garlic Buttery Chicken, and spent my last two hours just WOWing and droling! Everything looks ah-mazing, easy and affordable! I live in the Eastern Europe, and the recipes are not that easy to adapt here – e..g. what comes cheap for Americans is expensive here (chicken breast, for example, or cheese). But I found myself a delicious home on your blog! Count a fan from Romania!
Happy Easter from Canada. We ate your slow roast lamb leg yesterday for Easter dinner. All your personal notes anticipating issues really saved the day. Great success and fun following your experiences. Thank you, Nagy.
Happy Easter from NY State, USA. Love your recipes and live that I found your site. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your beautiful puppy with all of us.
Happy Easter from Canada. The recipes look great and I look forward to trying them. Love that you avoid processed foods.
Another Happy Easter from Canada.
Just discovered this blog; came for the chocolate pudding stayed for the dog.
I have just discovered this site, searching for a hot cross bun recipe, with not too much fuss and no nonsense. The buns are delicious with a great flavour, I omitted the orange peel, everyone loved them, both fresh and toasted for breakfast. Thank you
I’ve just recently discovered your site and so far so fabulous. I love the recipe notes and appreciate that you give credit to recipe origins (e.g. the crispy chicken wings, which I’m trying tomorrow night). I know korma is not particularly healthy, but I would love to know how you would make it. I’ve got a reasonable recipe, but I’m looking to improve upon it. Keep up the great work!
Can’t wait to try the recipes.
Good Morning Nagi. Just wanted to take the time to say a big thank you. I have tried many of your recipes (and now have my friends using them), and each one works out just as tasty and delicious as you said. The latest yesterday were the Hot Cross Buns. Shared them with my neighbours and friends…straight out of the oven!!! (After waiting the 20 mins I promise) SOOO GOOD
Again thanks…and Happy Easter to you and your family.
Very Kind Regards
Midge