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
Nagi, I seldom post comments but your fried beans with minced pork is the most delicious ever. This is a beloved Chinese dish which I never got right until I read your contribution. Now my home cooked dish tastes better than what I can buy outside!
Awww thank you Helene! I am glad that you enjoyed it! N x
Love your recipes!! Would love to see you do a chicken and leek pie!
That’s a great idea Brandan! Thanks for the suggestion! N x
You have restored my confidence in the kitchen! As a mum of 4 kids under 7 cooking and coming up with dinner ideas was a dreaded thought. A week of cooking your recipes everyone is smiling including me! Delicious, easy, never boring and we’ve even saved money on groceries 😁 husband gives it the tick of approval too 😋
Thanks Nagi 👏 one very happy family here ❤️
Awww that’s great Sol!! Happy cooking!! N x
So glad to hear that a cookbook of your recipes will be available soon! I am nearly eighty but still enjoy cooking for my husband and myself, especially meals that are both quick and delicious!
Good for you Carolyn! It will be out in October with some new inspiration for you! N x
Nagi, I’m enjoying your blog, I’m a 79 year old Widower man with no real cooking training, so what I see here is a big help for my menus.
Thanks so much I’m bookmarking this page.
Gabby
Good on you Gabby for trying new things!! I hope you enjoy more of my recipes! N x
Nagi, I’ve made your baked wings several times to share with family and friends, and they are always blown away with them! I am making them again tomorrow, and I’m super excited. Now I’m ready to try making all of your other recipes! Thank you for sharing!
That’s great Julie!! Enjoy! N x
Tripped across your site searching for an Irish Soda Bread recipe. I am definitely going to try yours. Downloaded your video & copied the recipe.
At the bottom, saw your lentil soup plus the Irish beef & guinness stew. Those ingredients are on today’s shopping list to try this weekend.
Thank you for such a good site 😃
Louie
Wow! An Irish supper – sounds delicious Louie!! Enjoy! N x
Hi Nagi, I have been following you for a while and I must tell you that your recipes are amazing. I have made so many of them and when I make them, I post my picture to my family. I share your blog with them so they can try your recipe. You have been the best Chef I have ever followed, not to mention your simple-to-make recipe. Thank you so much for sharing with me. Be Blessed always.
Your recipes are divine! Thank u!
Awwww! Thank you Ricolene!! N x
I think there is an error in the sweet and sour pork recipe.
The batter has 2 line items of cornstarch/cornflour. Should 1 of the line items be white flour like in the recipes for honey chicken and honey prawns?
Fortunately I caught this possible error prior to making. Love your recipes!
Hi Dawn – the recipe is correct as written. You use the first bit of cornflour for mixing in to form the sticky outside and the second bit to coat just before frying. I don’t use flour in this one at all – the coating wouldn’t be as crispy! Enjoy!! N x
Nagi so glad you’re back, missed you and Dozer.
Can’t wait for your cookbook 😃
given the wonderful photo of of your previous life, it’s hard to believe you ever could leave such an obvious overtly inclusive workplace.
by the way, love your recipes.
Hi Nagi, love your site. I made your shawarma and flatbread recipes. They were delicious!!
Look forward to a asian recipe with pork?
Malcolm
I’ve got lots of Asian pork recipes Malcolm! Just type “pork” into the search bar on my site!! Here are a few: https://www.recipetineats.com/stir-fried-green-beans-with-pork/ and https://www.recipetineats.com/chinese-crispy-pork-belly/ N x
hi, just realized i havent received any newsletters since october! have you discontinued sending updates?
I’ve been busy with my cookbook Christy! Read more here: https://www.recipetineats.com/4-month-catch-up/. I hope to be back to posting recipes in about a month!! N x
Hello! Are the measurements for recipes American?
I test my recipes using both UK and American cup sizes Zach, and I make a note in the recipe if you need to adjust for either size. Generally it does not make a huge difference in anything except baking (particularly cookies). With baking, I always recommend you use weights and not cups for accuracy! N x
Your carnitas are in my slow cooker, as I write. Can barely wait to get home from work this afternoon to enjoy the porky aromas filling the house. I’ve always broiled my carnitas, so I’m excited to try the pan fry method. Your pictures are amazing, and your instructions clear and easy to follow. Good luck with your book!
The pan fry method gives the best crispy bits in my opinion!! Enjoy! N x
Hi Nagi, I love your recipes very much. I’m looking very much forward to your book. When is the book available and can I pre-order ? I live in Principat d’Andorra. Can the book be shipped here ?
Thank you and kind wishes
Monika
I don’t know about specific shipping details yet Monika – check back closer to October!! N x
Thank you Nagi, I keep a close look-out. Meantime keep on cooking your delicious dishes…🤗❣️
Thanks for such amazing recipes and content. If I’m ever stumped for what to make to dinner your recipes never fail to impress. If I’m looking for something specific and I find it here then I know it’s going to be a winner!
Hi Nagi, I love your recipes for the simplicity and easy to follow. how can i get your book?
Keep watching this space! It will be available in October! N x
Today I found your website and I am very impressed with how well written everything is. Your descriptions and content is written in a very clear way. I’m going to prepare your green curry tonight, which we can’t get today since our go to Thai restaurant is closed today. I’m hoping today can inspire my wife and I to eat curry at home. All the best and thank you!
Welcome to RecipeTin Chris!! Enjoy! N x
Hi Nagi, I just love love love your recipes. I am 78yrs old, live on my own and look for your one pot recipes which are freezer friendly as I cook, portion and freeze my served. Will your recipe book be a hard cover book whim I may purchase and pay for postage? I would love to know.
It is a hard cover book Heather and it will be available to order online in Australia and overseas! I will post here once I know details! N x