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 I live in Malaysia ( Australian) and tried my hand at your Easy Chicken Curry and it turned out a beauty. Thank you and I will give some of your other recipes a shot.
WAHOO, thanks os much for the feedback David!
What’s the cost to subscribe?
Hi Angie, there is absolutely no cost to subscribe! – N x
Do you have cook books love your blog
I have one on the card for next year 🙂
Fabulous!! 🥰
Hi I’m be making the cottage pie once u sauté veggies and brown meat do u need to drain the fat from hamburger? Or continue with adding flour?
I’m so glad to hear you’re publishing a cookbook Nagi, I am obsessed with your recipes and love getting your email each day but I want a proper cookbook, can’t wait 👏👏👏
Do you have recipe for beef with fresh chilli and ggarlic
Love this blog ! My husband always liked to do the cooking . Now I am widowed but live with a man and we are both vegetarian apart from fish 😒We loved the roasted mushrooms and sautéed spinach and I am looking at your other recipes . An inspiring site for a reluctant cook !
Many thanks !!!
I am approaching retirement with more time to cook- love reading your recipes and have tried a few! Can’t wait for full retirement to really get going . Love your blog!
Thanks so much Sue!!
Your site is such an inspiration. It is very difficult to find truly tested and amazing recipes with clear instructions. I have tried several dozen of your recipes before commenting, and they are all 100% flawless. As a pretty experienced home cook, I generally change or alter something, or make notes on the recipe to try something slightly different–not once for your recipes. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. I am stuck in Mid-West Indiana (the US), and it is hard to find many foods, but your recipes are so practical. Lamb meatballs? Out of this world! I also love your story and your commitment to good, quality, affordable food.
Hi Lisa! Reading this made my morning 🙂 Thank you for the lovely message! And hey – “stuck” in the mid west? No one is stuck ANYWHERE with the internet at our fingertips!!! Food of the world can transport us anywhere! ❤️ N xx
Love your blog! I will be going to the store to buy the ingredients for Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Hi Nagi, I am making your mango cheesecake but worried about the jelly top. Have put 3/4 teaspoon of gelatine in 65ml of water as specified but it hasn’t solidified so worried that when I add mango flesh and lemon juice jelly won’t set?
Hi Caroline, just mix them all together and then pour onto the cake as directed, it will set beautifully once refrigerated – N x
Just found you on IG last night! Best food blog ever- great recipes and the ease and clarity of your steps are outstanding! Thank you
Thanks so much Belle!!
Can I have your recipe of firecracker chicken thighs.
Thank you
Hi Rae, you can find it here: https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/news/recipetin-eats-x-good-food-firecracker-sauce-20190828-h1hicd – N x
I stumbled across your blog searching for a delicious quiche recipe. I look forward to finding many vibrant recipes with every day ingredients from your repertoire. Thanks for sharing your story and passion for food, Nagi.
You’re so welcome Vanessa, that’s very kind of you!
I love your recipes and i made a lot of them. Made noodles and Rice i cannot miss your recipes anymore so thanks
Wahoo, thanks so much Elly!
Have read through some recipes can’t wait to try.
I hope you love them Angela!
Hi Nagi, I’ve been a big fan of your recipes since when I had accidentally found this blog last year. Your creations are always easy to follow and full of ideas – and – tasty!
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback Hiromi – N x
Thank you so much for the recipes I
Hi Nagi,
Love your recipes and I too am a dog/cat lover!
Say, I am trying to find a baked chicken tortilla with a nummy cumin sauce recipe you had posted but can’t find it now.
Can you please tell me where it is?
Great recipes!!
Susan
Hi Susan, was it this now you were after? https://promotown.info/oven-baked-chicken-quesadillas/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Hi Nagi,
No it isn’t but I found it! It’s this one:
https://promotown.info/white-chicken-enchiladas/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> Thank you very much!
Very easy and delicious receipes.Thanku so much cherie
Thanks so much for the compliment Cherie!
I just made your Beef Stroganoff and put it over Penne pasta.
My son and I really loved it. He said it was the best he had ever had. Thanks.
Also thanks for pointing out that a cup varies in size. I can always default back to metric,
I’m so glad you loved it Larry!
I see you love dogs in your recipes. By chance do you also have cat recipes?
ps: big fan of dog dumplings
Hi Bary, sorry no cat recipes!
I loved your chicken
Thanks so much Marjorie!
Hi Nagi, Just wanted to say I love your recipes. I don’t bother with any other websites anymore! And I love that you are based in Aus (I’m from Melb) and can recommend products that I can pick up from my local supermarket 🙂
Hi Nagi, I must tell you how much I love Recipe Tin Eats – and I was delighted to discover that you are based in Australia. Every time my partner and I want to cook something, we now defer to Recipe Tin Eats! Thank you for a wonderful and inspiring blog. xo
Oh that’s so nice to hear Jacqui – thanks so much!!