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
My 15 y.o. daughter had a craving for Beef Ragu and wanted to make it for our family of 6. We found your recipe and it was a hit! Especially the leftovers eaten over the next days!
Thanks for sharing such simple but so delicious recipes.
I always say cook once and eat twice (or three times!) N x
Hi, Nagi. I “stumbled” onto “recipetineats” after making yet another batch of blown out Jasmine rice. Yuk! Now I make PERFECT rice every time. I really get your attitude toward “What you won’t find in my blog” and can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Thank you Ray and welcome to RecipeTin!! Enjoy the recipes!! N x
Recipetineats has been my go to for a few years now. I love it so much. The recipes never fail, so I look like an awesome cook to my family. I recently made the chicken schwarma for my family & its now a weekly staple. Everyone loves it, which is rare!
Oh thanks Heidi…I love to hear about people who keep coming back! N x
I think I have reached the limited of typing recipetin + recipe into my Google such… I love your page and most of all love the summary shopping list photo and then short video. Your recipes have given me gotten me high fives at dinner parties especially the pork ribs.. thank you for sharing
That’s amazing Elaine!! Keep high fiving!! N x
Stumbled on your site looking for an easy bread recipe! It was a success first time (In fact, half the loaf was eaten within 10 minutes hehe). Thank you for all your tips. I am looking forward to cooking more of your recipes!
Absolutely love your recipes! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much Nagi. Recipetineats has become my go to place to find recipes that always work. I love your vietnamese caramelised pork mince, slow cooker pork loin, slow cooker lamb roast, Asian beef bowl.
I find myself cooking in bulk so I always have something yummy to serve.
Right now the beef brisket is in the slow cooker and dinner is sorted.
I have never enjoyed cooking until I came across your website. You have been such a blessing!
I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying cooking Vivian!! N x
Tonight I had the Ratatouille. This is so delicious, and it doesn’t need the veg sliced into neat rounds and baked in the oven. Winning all round. The veg definitely need the individual fry off before joining each other in the pot for the final cook. That adds so much flavour to the dish. This will be on a regular repeat over winter. Thanks Nagi.
Woo hoo! I am glad you liked the ratatouille John!! N x
Thank you so much for all of your delicious recipes. Its really made dinner easy. There’s always a new, delicious, simple meal to cook. My husband’s really been loving the results. Our favourites are the Thai recipes. Thankyou
Hi Nagi, thank you for the chicken Biriyani recipe. I am making it for dinner tonight. The chicken is marinating as we speak. Love to cook & really enjoy the ease & explanation in your recipes. Thank you
Tanya x
Woo hoo that’s great Tanya!! I am happy you are enjoying the recipes!! N x
My Daughter told me about your website & I’m sure I will be checking it out from now
Happy Easter Nagi!
Do you have a link so that I can follow your recipes you post? Do you have an Instagram blog? I think your recipes are awesome and simple. :))
Happy Easter to you Linda! I am on IG @recipe_tin and you can sign up via email here and you will get all the updates and posts from my website!! N x
Hello! I recently found your blog when searching for a dish and I’m so glad! It was delicious and when I saw that you have a golden (my old man is 9) as well?? SOLD. Can’t wait for your cookbook! Please say hi to Dozer for me!
Dozer says hi to you Brigitte!! x
This is just a gratitude message. I simply go to TinEats for any recipe and i’m looking for these. Don’t even bother looking anywhere else. Congrats Nagi your recipes work almost by magic every time! Today I’m making your hummus & I have your Pad Thai ingredients & recipe on standby for any drop in weekend visitors. Happy Easter & many thnx! BTW I’m in Australia- so your recipe tips re brands etc are great too!
Hello, Nagi, I’ve just subscribed to RTE. I was born and raised in Sydney (North Epping) but now live in New Zealand with my ‘kiwi’ husband. I’ve just copied out your recipe for Pide and was wondering if you knew of any Turkish supermarkets here at all?
Hi Nagi-
Thanks so much for all this hard work you put out here. I’m a pretty accomplished cook, nothing on your level, but I love many many of your recipes and make them often. I especially love the Asian recipes, I have an adopted son from Vietnam and try hard to expose him to as much of his native culture as I can. Yummy yum and greetings from Massachusetts USA!
Hi Nagi!
It suddenly occurred to me one day recently, that I am not receiving your regular emails any more?! I’ve had a look a couple of times on your website when I’ve remembered, to see where to sign up again / subscribe but I can’t find it. Please help!!!! I literally cook your recipes every single week and while I have a whole book of your printed out recipes to refer to, I loved reading your new ideas and catching up with Dozer.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my message and point me in the right direction!
Happy Easter! And I hope that you have a wonderful, food-rich weekend! X
Hi! I am 14, and about to start my food blog… any tips? When did you start recipe tin eats? Also, does food blogging (when you get really good at it like you) earn enough to sustain a good lifestyle without another source of income?
Thank you so much.
From Rosie
Hi Rosie! Congrats on starting your very own blog …that’s amazing at your age! I started RTE in 2014 and yes you can make a living out of it, but it takes a LOT of hard work and a bit of luck as well! I have a website to help food bloggers if you want to read more: http://www.foodbloggerscentral.com/. It’s got tips and details that I wish I had known when I started!! Good luck with it! N x
He’ll Nagi, I want to thank you for publishing the vanilla cake made with Japanese technique. I made it and it out great. Please Nagi, can I double the recipe?. Thank you.
Some readers have doubled it successfully Beatrice but it takes a very large mixer bowl to do that. I think it’s safer to make 2 separate batches! N x
when was your blog started?
Hi Maddie – I started in 2014! N x
Hi Nagi,
I live your recipe, they are great!!
Also I love music you have chosen for your recipe video, how can I find music??
I tried to shazam, but couldnt find any..
Could you please, tell me how can I find music??especially recipe video “”Café de Paris butter – sauce for steak”.