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
I followed you for a long time especially during the pandemic. Suddenly I am not getting your recipes. Did you stop posting them? I have made so many and loved every one.
Hi Sandi – I am writing a cookbook so not posting new recipes right now! https://www.recipetineats.com/4-month-catch-up/. I will be back soon!! N x
I can not wait for your cookbook to come out. I found your blog during the pandemic and I have LOVED everything I have cooked!!! Thank you fro sharing your talent! My kids used to be picky eaters and they will try everything I cook off your blog.
Hi Nagi, love your recipes. I was wondering if you had a list of cookware you use?
I was looking to buy a cast iron skillet which I notice you use frequently and wanted to know what you have.
I do! https://www.recipetineats.com/recipetin-eats-essential-kitchenware/ N x
So was just looking around for a beef stew recipe and stumbled onto your website. I’m not even sure why I decided to try your recipe. Oh my wow…my house smells fragrant and even my neighbors can smell the deliciousness wafting through my kitchen windows. My dogs are howling and licking their lips as they smell the stew…wow…blown away! I can’t wait to try your other recipes! So happy to have stumbled on your website!
Welcome to RecipeTin Leticia!! Enjoy your cooking!! N x
Dear Nagi,
Oh my gosh I miss your weekly E-mails with amazing food recipes. You actually inspired me to cook better and follow recipes. Please can you finish your masterpiece (which I will purchase when published) and come back to sharing your amazing cooking skills again? I miss you so much.
I’m working on it as fast as I can Paula!! There are over 1300 recipes on the website already so just type an ingredient you want to use into my search bar and you can probably find a few you haven’t tried yet! Or follow me on Facebook or IG for daily posts of existing recipes you might not have seen yet! N x
Your easy yeast bread recipe is the BEST! I found your recipe after I had failed sourdough baking 101. Now I feel
Like a pro with your easy delicious bread recipe!! I have made this 6 times in this past week- keep making and sharing with friends and
Family!! They think I am genius!!’
Thank you for the perfect recipe!!’ I am
Hooked!!!
Marylou
Woo hoo!! I am glad I could help Marylou! N x
This is hands down the best website for recipes. Love all the detailed information that goes with them…..don’t know why I ever bothered looking up any other websites……thanks so much. My family loves it when I make anything from here. 10/10
Found your recipes on google search a while back. Love them. The lamb kebabs are my go too. Do you have a lunchbox section for kids at all? Thanks, Mel, New Zealand
No I don’t Mel but it’s something that has been requested a few times! N x
I am a seasoned (60 years) cook and just wanted to check out other recipes for a change. Today I discovered your site and I am intrigued. Looking forward to seeing your various dishes.
Welcome to RecipeTin Trish! I am sure you’ll find something you want to cook!! N x
Loved to get your emails in my inbox. I have had awesome success with the recipes that I have tried. Sometimes have to do a little investigation with some of the ingredients as I live in Canada in a small town.
I am very excited to try some of your recipes and so glad to hear that there will never be a “cauliflower crust pizza” on your site. I really like cauli, but not as a pizza base!
You are very inspiring with your cooking. Keep up the good work.
My 15 y.o. daughter had a craving for Beef Ragu and wanted to make it for our family of 6. We found your recipe and it was a hit! Especially the leftovers eaten over the next days!
Thanks for sharing such simple but so delicious recipes.
I always say cook once and eat twice (or three times!) N x
Hi, Nagi. I “stumbled” onto “recipetineats” after making yet another batch of blown out Jasmine rice. Yuk! Now I make PERFECT rice every time. I really get your attitude toward “What you won’t find in my blog” and can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Thank you Ray and welcome to RecipeTin!! Enjoy the recipes!! N x
Recipetineats has been my go to for a few years now. I love it so much. The recipes never fail, so I look like an awesome cook to my family. I recently made the chicken schwarma for my family & its now a weekly staple. Everyone loves it, which is rare!
Oh thanks Heidi…I love to hear about people who keep coming back! N x
I think I have reached the limited of typing recipetin + recipe into my Google such… I love your page and most of all love the summary shopping list photo and then short video. Your recipes have given me gotten me high fives at dinner parties especially the pork ribs.. thank you for sharing
That’s amazing Elaine!! Keep high fiving!! N x
Stumbled on your site looking for an easy bread recipe! It was a success first time (In fact, half the loaf was eaten within 10 minutes hehe). Thank you for all your tips. I am looking forward to cooking more of your recipes!
Absolutely love your recipes! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much Nagi. Recipetineats has become my go to place to find recipes that always work. I love your vietnamese caramelised pork mince, slow cooker pork loin, slow cooker lamb roast, Asian beef bowl.
I find myself cooking in bulk so I always have something yummy to serve.
Right now the beef brisket is in the slow cooker and dinner is sorted.
I have never enjoyed cooking until I came across your website. You have been such a blessing!
I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying cooking Vivian!! N x
Tonight I had the Ratatouille. This is so delicious, and it doesn’t need the veg sliced into neat rounds and baked in the oven. Winning all round. The veg definitely need the individual fry off before joining each other in the pot for the final cook. That adds so much flavour to the dish. This will be on a regular repeat over winter. Thanks Nagi.
Woo hoo! I am glad you liked the ratatouille John!! N x
Thank you so much for all of your delicious recipes. Its really made dinner easy. There’s always a new, delicious, simple meal to cook. My husband’s really been loving the results. Our favourites are the Thai recipes. Thankyou
Hi Nagi, thank you for the chicken Biriyani recipe. I am making it for dinner tonight. The chicken is marinating as we speak. Love to cook & really enjoy the ease & explanation in your recipes. Thank you
Tanya x
Woo hoo that’s great Tanya!! I am happy you are enjoying the recipes!! N x
My Daughter told me about your website & I’m sure I will be checking it out from now