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
Just made your Gozleme – they were declared delicious by my family! And so easy to make! Now looking forward to more recipe ideas!
Wahoo! Thanks so much Adele!
I really look forward to your cookbook. I follow you on instagram and your recipes are amazing.
Thanks so much Carole ❤️
I love you so much Nagi and Dozer♥️. Your recipes are awesome and so is that description that precedes them. You make me wish that I could download food from internet XD.
Much love from India.
MY family and I we love your wonderful recipe for Thai Beef Salad.
Thank You so much
Thank you so much Vicky ❤️
Your recipes really have made me fall in love with cooking, there are so many amazing recipes I feel I don’t have enough time to make and try them all.
I am a nutritional coach and direct clients here to get some great good home cooked food ideas, so with them being able to see the nutritional info they can see how healthy eating can taste so good. Love it!
Thanks so much Mike, that’s so nice to hear!
Dear Nagi,
Thank you very much for your recipes (already tried some of them and just fantastic!!), I’m your huge fan now, you are awesome:)
Anna from Paris, France
Hi Anna! Thanks so much for your lovely message! 🙂 So glad you are enjoying my recipes! N x
Hi Nagi,i love your recipes! you are awsome,thank you so much!!??
Hi Nagi,i love your recipes,thank you so much,you are awsome! ???
Aww, thank you Katia, you made my day!!! <3 N x
Nagi, I just discovered your site last night and I can’t believe I didn’t hear about you earlier! My first attempt at one of your recipes turned out fantastic (your One Pot Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice) and I am looking forward to working my way through many of your other recipes! Love your philosophy to home cooking. Cheers from Alberta, Canada!
Thank you so much Cheryl! I am so glad you like my recipes!!! And “cheers”??? Am I hearing an Aussie or pommie tang??? 😉
Hi Nagi,
I went looking for this recipe and can’t seem to find it?
Does it have a different name?
Nagi, you are the go to recipe site for me from now on. I just tried your pad see ew and it is the best one out there and I’ve tried a lot of them. I like your food style. This is Ani from Denver Colorado and you are truly talented. Thank you for your recipes. 🙂
HI Ani from Denver! Thank you so much for your lovely message, I’m so glad you like my recipes!! 🙂