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
Ms Magi…. …. Afternoon to you. Happy to know you. Thanks for the e-recipe. You are so talented in cooking. From today onwards I will follow you. Thank you so much. I love simple, heathly and easy cooking food.
Thanks so much Katherine!! N x
Hello Nagi,
I have been a long time fan of your website and have cooked many of your recipes. I know every time I use one of your recipes its going to be a real hit. I’m not surprised your recipes have such high ratings. Its like authentic food made easy! Anyway I just wanted to say thanks 🙂
Thank you so much Rachel!! N x
Thanks Nagi
I tried your seafood spaghetti ( I used the prawn only) and the pumpkin soup ( I added the turmeric powder and ginger as you recommended) last night. They are so easy to make and my family loved it. I will keep trying your recipe.
YUM! Sounds perfect Kitty! N x
Hi Nagi,
Tried your lemon butter on my basra fish and it added so much flavour as against just using half a lemon. As a non fishy smelling fish my basra took on a whole new dimension. will try some of your other dishes as they look mouth watering.
That’s great to hear Gerry, thanks so much for letting me know! N x
BEST thing to happen to me during Coronavirus, I found YOU- OMG my kids love the no knead bread , chocolate brownies, hot cross buns to name a few. I am loving creating new dinners every night! Love your blog- thank you xx
I LOVE hearing this Belinda!!!
Hi nagi! Your creations of food are tempting! I am so interested about all of your recipes, pretty sure my kids gonna love it! Stay safe as covid19 rocks the world! Happy easter!
I hope you give them a try and love them Michelle, have a fabulous Easter! N x
Just made your hot cross buns, they came out AMAZING, and I am a really average cook and a novice baker! Thank you, your tips and video were great! I look forward to trying some more of your recipes. I have never “blogged” but will give it a go following you in the morning – we are all learning new things in this weird new coronavirus world. Hugs to Dozer and stay safe!
Wahoo! That’s great to hear Sallyann! N x
Nagi,
Hi From Toronto! You’ve been a godsend during this time – never a fail on your recipes!
That’s lovely to hear Sarah, thanks so much! N x
Hi Nagi, today is Easter so I decided to try out your hot cross bun recipe. (This is my first time baking hot cross bun😅) You explanation and steps are so clear. Wow! Is really fluffy one. Thank you and Happy Easter!
That’s great to hear Winnie! N x
Hi Nagi, I have been following you for awhile on email and love the recipes but never tried any. Tonight I made your Chilli Con Carne. So easy and so delicious. I had all the ingredients. Will be looking for more things to make. Thank you. I hope you and Dozer are good. Not sure my family will thank you after I eat the CCC but at least I will be entertained and there is nothing they can do and no escape mwahhaha
HAHA!!! I love the Silver 😂
Found your site in Friday and made the apple crumble..oh my..and today the Pad Thai with shredded carrot, zucchini, capsicum & wombok for Easter lunch…went down a treat. Thanks for your site.
Wahoo, thanks so much for the great feedback Marian! N x
Nagi, love your recipes!! I have used the flat bread recipe for family dinners in place of yeast bread many times and everyone loves it so much!! so easy. Tonight is greek night and I’m using your chicken gyro recipe w/ tzatziki! can’t wait!! Love your recipes so much!!!
I came across your website via a Covid-19 quarantine recipe exchange and have not stopped looking through links after links of your recipes. They are amazingly flavorful and so simple to follow. I find your tips to be absolutely on-point. I tried your garlic prawns which my family loves but we have never been able to get it right! Your reminder to dry the prawns before searing made all the difference. Keep up the great work!!
Hi Nagi, I’m in Adelaide and find myself being househusband in the kitchen more often than not whilst my wife takes on the challenge of Corona at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. I turn to your blog daily to make sure she has something wonderful to come home to every night. Thanks so much. No other site compares. Love it!!
Made your chicken biryani recipe with a couple of tweaks. Almost like my mother’s version. Simply delicious!
Awesome Zara!! N x
Hi Nagi. I love your recipe for World’s Easiest Artisan Bread. We demolished the whole thing in 1 hour. Thank you for clear, beautifully shot, to-the-point and for sure very yummy recipe videos. I almost don’t pull my hair out for dinner ideas anymore.
You’re so welcome Su! N x
I have tried a lot of your recipes, looking for a xacuti curry recipe? Have you tried this?
Hi Lori – pop a request on my recipe request page 🙂 N x
Dear Nagi,
Hi, I am Sushma from India.
Tried your Irish soda bread recipe today and hove to say, it just disappeared within minutes.
I had only whole wheat flour with me hence no all purpose flour was used.
It came out excellent.
The base was quite hard though, only to be expected with all wheat flour breads!!!!
Thank you so much for the recipe, shall be making the bread more often.
By the by this is my first attempt at bread baking!!!!
Thanks and regards
Sushma
I’m so glad it worked out for you Sushma, that’s awesome to hear!!! Thank you so much for the feedback ❤️
comfortably the best source of recipes for a home cook that ive found…if i ever see you’ve covered a recipe i’m looking for, i will always choose it. congrats on creating a blog where one can take comfort in knowing that theyve got a winner on their hands.
Thank you SO much Russell ❤️
I’m whole heartily agree.. when I need a recipe I don’t look any further ….. yr satay recipe is the bomb 💣
hi Nagi,
the potstickers recipe is sososo good