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
Hi Nagi,
Is the recipe for chocolate cake no beating suitable to use for chocolate cup cakes.
Thanks
Hi Nagi, this is my first time baking a chocolate cake and I came across your recipe cause it was easy and it turned out to be one of my favorite chocolate cake that I had. People who ate it said it was like from the cafe! Thank you for your amazing recipes!
That’s great to hear Alicia, thanks so much! N x
Nagi, I love your recipes so much! Mum of two toddlers (3 and 2) here so just want to get dinner on the table as fast as possible but still make it tasty, really love the honey lemon chicken and just made the choc fudge brownies- yum! thanks again for sharing with us
Well Nagi, we LOVE your Asian takeout section and was wondering if you have a good chili salt squid recipe? It’s the one thing missing from our faux takeaway nights. Lizy
Hi Lizy! You read my mind – salt & pepper squid has been on my list for a while, and I’ve just moved it up to the top!! I’ve had a few cracks at it over the years using chef recipes but never been happy with them. Not crispy enough!! Keep an eye out for the recipe …. 🙂 N x
I LOVE YOUR DOG HE IS MY HERO I HAVE ALL OF HIS PICTURES SAVED I JUST LOVE HIM TO PIECES I WISH I CAN MEET U GUYS SOME DAY IF I DO CAN I KEEP DOZER
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Hi Nagi, thank you for your great recipes, I have just cooked your apple crumble in preparation for dinner tonight. Smells amazing don’t know if I can wait!
I hope you love it Maree! N x
Nagi hi, I have been trying out some of your recipes and i can honestly say I haven’t not done a dud one yet. one question I cant do alcohol for medical reasons, what can use instead. Regards Mark.
Hi Mark – it depends on the individual recipe but I always list the subs in the recipe notes 🙂 N x
Just accidentally bump into your yummy recipe for fish with nutty butter n lemon while searching for recipes for the Coorong (S.Australia) bream I got from the farmers mkt
I hope you try it and love it Roderic! N x
Thank you!!!
i am making carnitas in the crockpot and with 2 hrs left i realized i forgot the chopped onion! help!
Hi Joan, just add them in – the flavour wont be as prominent in the meat but it will be fine. N x
Thank you!!!
Are you on Instagram? 😃
Sorry, different topic but, I just tried your no knead soft bread roll recipe and wow, amazing!!
Had a bit of a panic attack because of the consistency after rise #1 but went ahead anyway but came out good and very tasty to according to my taste tester friends! 😅
Not as smooth top as seen on your video and pics but I am so happy just the same.
Im off to try your no knead cinnamon roll recipe next!
Thank you, thank you all the way from Dubai!
*Cherryl*
Hi Cherryl, yes I am on Instagram 🙂 Love to now what you think of the cinnamon rolls if you try them! N x
Hi Nagi. Just wanted to thank you. I suffered a life changing injury a few years ago and lost my love of cooking. Mainly due to not being able to spend long in kitchen etc. But having found your recipes gave me the inspiration to get back in there and try some of the ones with shorter prep. times. Thank you I am falling in love with cooking again.
Hi Nagi.
As a longtime very happy user of your recipes, I must report an issue with your (regularly used) super crispy corn fritters recipe, which we love.
I knew our cornflour supply was pretty low before I started making them last night, but I soon discovered there was virtually none. Scrounging through the pantry I found another full, promising-looking glass container and tipped a 1/4 cup into the batter mix.
All good – until I started cooking, and burning – very, very quickly. Gee, icing sugar is almost incendiary.
Anyway, the second batch wasn’t too bad – but the lesson is to put labels on all containers.
By the way, cooked properly, your crispy corn fritter recipe made with fresh corn is a cracking (excuse the pun) dish.
Best wishes
John
Oh no!!! I can’t help but laugh John! 😂
Hi Nagi!
Writing from the Pacific Northwest, USA, and I made your Chicken Cordon Bleu. It was amazing! Next is Pho and Pad Thai. Or maybe the meatballs and of course something sweet to round it out … so many happy choices! Great site 😊
Thanks so much!!! 🙂 N x
Hi Nagi i am trying out the ramen from scratch recipe published by Yumiko, But i am having issues with the topping. I cannot user port because my friends specifically requested beef. How do i make a mouth watering beef topping. I cant seem t find a recipe for beef Chashu. please help
Yum! You’ll have to put a request in on the recipe for her to do beef!! N x
Hi Nagi – I love the recipes and keen to to the chinese crackling but your measurements do my head in…. How do I convert them to something I understand like metric….?
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Hi Nagi, my son introduced me to your site when he recently moved back home to Sydney after living in Queensland for 3 years and cooking for himself. After 25 years of making meals for my family I can honestly say you have brought excitement back into our lives with your easy to make and delicious recipes. I’ve become quite the chef! Dinner every night is now a highly anticipated event!
Thanks so much!
Amanda
Hi Nagi,
I tried your Thai Red Curry from scratch, first time I have ever made the paste myself. Amazing taste. Thank you so much for such a great short videos. I love it!
Greetings from Prague, Czech Republic
Blanka
Awesome Blanka, thanks so much for letting me know! N x
Hello Nagi, I’m from Montreal Canada. you’re blog is simply amazing. I impress everybody around me with your recipes. Thank you so much, you’re amazing, God Bless you!!! So good and simple!! Merci Beaucoup pour tous ses délices. ton blogue est incroyable (it’s french btw) !!!
Thank you so much, that’s so kind of you! N x
Hello Nagi! This is Shari, Since the lock down began here in Kuwait, I decided to cook everyday, I have never been a great cook and it was not my thing.
Discovering your blog changed my attitude towards cooking, your recipes are FAST, CREATIVE, CLEVER and FRESH, true to your words.
None of your recipes have gone wrong and I have already tried around 50 of them.
I sincerely want to thank you Nagi, you are the best.
Lots of Love…
That’s SO great to hear Shari, thanks so much for the feedback, I truly appreciate it! N x
Hello Nagi, I have recently discovered your site and I love it. I tried your honey garlic chicken breast recipe and it was delicious!! I am eager to try some of your Japanese recipes. Thank you!
Hi Nagi
I just wanted to say that I’d heard there was some flack thrown over a note regarding what Sweden has given us.
Please take solace in believing that it is impossible to know all cultures and everything about them and your comment was made in good faith.
It’s a person’s inner soal that sets them apart and yours is large. You give so much to so many freely and for the gift of giving.
And or that we love you!
Thank you so much Mark ❤️