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
Annie says
Nagi, you are my favourite go to for everything culinary. I am a wine/foodie who enjoys delighting family and friends with delicious meals. Big favourite that I have many friends making is Xmas salmon, but every recipe I’ve used turns out to be delicious!! Thanks for making me a star in the kitchen. Annie 😍
Mairi Wannop says
Hi Nagi
Saying hello from the UK. 👋 I love getting your daily email! I made your naans the other day- best ever! We loooove Dozer too 😍
Bobby Galinsky says
Hey Nagi, this slow cooked pork belly with crackling was SO EPIC thank you! I have never been able to get it right before (esp crackling) and we have an amazing butcher here in Brighton (Vic, Australia) and we followed your recipe to the letter today and it could not have been more perfect! Thanks so much and now I’m probably the best pork-belly cooking Jew in Australia 🙂
Ginny Lang says
Love your recipes! Want to confirm that the Tablespoon measurement you use is the Australian version? = 4 tsp?
Many thanks for delicious meals!
Fay Donovan says
Love the recipes I’ve used. Bat at 88 I’m finding trying to cut down the recipes annoying. Do you have any crock
Pot recipes for a little crockpot for 1 or 2? Finding my arthritis causing problems. Now it is winter slow cooking is the way to go. Love Dozers adventures I look for that each time a recipe comes. Thank you for your recipes.
Nagi says
Hi Fay, all my recipes are scalable, just click the number of serves and scale to how many you want to cook – all the ingredients will adjust for you. N x
Gwil Morris says
Hi Nagi
Just have to say I love your recipes and here in lock Down Melbourne we get plenty of time to make them. keep up the good work
Gwil
Laurie says
I don’t see where I can sign up to receive your blog?
Nagi says
Hi Laurie, you can sign up on the right hand side of the page where it requests your name and email address to receive my newsletter. N x
Laurie says
See the sign up for cookbooks, signed up for that, does that send me your blogs as well?
Vince says
Nagi, is goes without saying that you are awesome… When will you release that cookbook for all to revel in your creativity?
Nagi says
It’s on the cards Vince – soon! N x
David Love says
See copyright infringement of your images:
https://www.specialistcateringservices.co.uk/index.php/menus/standard-menu
Nagi says
Bugger, thanks David! 🙂 N x
Susan says
I have used a few of your recipes (meatloaf tonight!!) and am just sitting here in cold Canberra cruising your blog and planning more cooking ideas for the rest of the week. Keep doing what you do best.
Nagi says
Stay warm Susan!!! I hope you love the recipes! N x
Lucille says
Hi Nagi. I just found your blog and I know I’m going to love it because of your philosophy. I’m 71 years old and am still struggling what to put on the dinner table on week nights. I’m here with my daughter and her family.
The kids are so picky though and nothing seems to be good to eat for them.
But I’m sure you have dishes I can make.
Thank you.
Sue says
Hi Five !
All your recipes have been brilliant. X
Nagi says
Right back at you Sue! Thanks so much 🙂 N x
Anisha says
Hi Nagi
I absolutely love all your recipes. I have made so many and I recommend your site to family and friends. Every dish I have made has been delicious. thanks for sharing! tonight I am making your creamy lemon chicken yum! I am currently in the process of launching my own food business selling delicious homemade baked goods !
Corrie says
Hello Nagi, I was searching for recipes for moist cupcakes and found yours. Will definitely try it! I’m born and raise in Hong Kong, now spending my seventh year in Japan. Nice to meet you, will follow your blog!
Michele White says
Tonight I made Vietnamese coconut caramel chicken.
Michele White says
Tonight I made Vietnamese coconut caramel chicken. Absolutely delish❤️
Julia from HK says
My friend originally from Sydney highly recommended your blog to me. As a full time working mom, I cannot give up the fresh and creative meals and also always lack of time to search right recipes and master how to cook. Your blog and video clips perfectly tackle what I am looking for. Just lovely and easy to follow with key steps! Thank you Nagi! I’ll start packing my son’s lunch box with your recipes!
Nagi`the.... ? says
To Nagi
Love your recipes
My name is Nagi too
From Nagi
Nagi says
Hi Nagi! That’s awesome, I’m so glad you’re loving the recipes – from your fellow Nagi 😂 N x
Nagi` says
To Nagi
Love your recipes
My name is Nagi too
From Nagi
Selene says
I luv her simplicity and honestly recipes, we are on a budget and learning how to make simple low cost at home dining is all I was looking for.
Nagi says
Thanks so much Selene, I’m so happy to hear this!! N x