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 wanted to say how much i enjoy trying your recipes. I am coeliac and can adapt most of them but I wondered if it would be possible for you to give an option in your future recipes for gluten free please.
Hello Nagi.
We renovated our kitchen with a view to do more home cooking.
For the time being we remain in COVID-19 lockdown but the good thing is we found your wonderful website.
We continue to be amazed with the variety, creativity and often simplicity of your recipes.
The outlay and videos make it a delight.
Thank you for what you do!
Hi Nagi. I am an avid fan of your recipes. I have tried a few and never disappointed – including my family. I read about your publishing a Recipe Book soon. I am looking forward to that and I am hoping to get it when out in the market and dreaming … to have your signature on it. :0
I was looking for a genuine french lemon tart for fathers day and I discovered this website… it was perfect. Now am making a lemon strawberry cake… its lemon season and my tree is bountiful… thank you for the great true receipes
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes! The instructions are so helpful and easy to follow and the food is so tasty. I am such a fan of your food.
God bless xx
Hi Nagi. Just found You a few minutes ago while looking for a recipe for chicken (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA). Going to try Your STICKY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS recipe in a few minutes. Read Your bio and will be following Your blog and trying many more of Your posted recipes.
Our oldest of 12 lives in Brisbane with her hubby and 9 children. Children in New Zealand and here in the US. Going to share these recipes with them..we are always looking for new recipes to try out & share.
Thanks again for sharing.
~ aloha ~
I love your recipes and attitude to food. I discovered you when I looked up red velvet cake. So impressed that you share all your key points for our success x
Thank you so much for the great feedback Elizabeth, I truly appreciate it! N x
I want to follow your blog, but I dont know how? Sorry, i just got a cell phone at 78
Hi Linda! You’re a rockstar! If you go to the home page of her blog (tap the RecipeTinEats logo in the upper left corner), then scroll down a bit, you’ll eventually see a blue box with the words “Free Recipe Ebooks” Type in your name and email address. Hit the orange sign up button. This will get you on the email list so you know all the latest news from Nagi and new recipes. You can of course just peruse the website whenever you want!
Hi, Nagi – I wonder when you will be publishing a cookbook (hopefully paperback and available on Amazon)? I love your recipes and have printed out SO MANY of them! Would love to have a book full.
You’re in luck Mariyn! https://promotown.info/big-news-the-recipetin-cookbook-tell-me-what-you-want/%3C/a%3E N x
Hi Nagi, im wondering about your Chicken Brine recipe that me n family cant wait to try 💯💯💯, cause ive got 5 kids who can eat what happens if we brine 2 CHICKENS, do we double the ingredients?? Cant wait to hear from you. Love from New Zealand
I have been looking for a cheesecake recipe that was from your Mum. I would love to make it again.
Thanks Nagi
Hi Dianne, the only one she has is this one here: https://japan.recipetineats.com/japanese-cheesecake-cotton-cheesecake/ N x
Hi Nagi & Dozer,
I don’t profess to be a great cook, but I can tell you now. I’m hooked on your recipes. They are so comprehensive and well explained. I love the notes. I think this is why your recipes I have cooked have turned out successful – which normally is very unusual for me. Thanks again Nagi
Deb
I’ve been hacking your awesome recipes to entertain friends for well over a year now (they think I’m genius). Thank you Nagi and Dozer!
Love your recipes Nagi. The way you express yourself in your writing makes me smile. I feel your joy and enthusiasm in your instructions and descriptions.
Used your instructions for cooking Jasmine Rice and it turned out perfectly! Easy, fast, and tastes so good.
Thanks, Nagi!
Wahoo, that’s awesome to hear Sharon! N x
Your food looks yummy
Nagi, thank you for sharing your recipes, i have recommended your blog to so many friends i am sure you have a cult following in St Ives.
I remember reading a blog where you reviewed kitchen equipment but i can not seem to find it now, is it still on your site or did i receive it when i first signed up to your emails?
Thank you and hugs to Dozer
Your food looks amazing. It was the Christmas salmon that stole my heart. I can’t wait to try it. You have inspired me to try your beautiful recipes. This is going to be fun I live in Auckland New Zealand. Greetings from over the ditch xx
Your food looks amazing. It was the Christmas salmon that stole my heart. I can’t wait to try it. You have inspired me to try your beautiful recipes. This is going to be fun
Hi Nagi – I’ve tried at least 5 of your recipes and they were all hits with the family! Now I will just go to your blog to save myself time. You are a real blessing!- Alma, from Cambridge, ON, Canada
I can honestly say I have never made anything of yours that was not absolutely delicious. You are my go to for anything food based. Also I think you sound like such a beautiful person and as for Dozer, just love him. Thanks Nagi & Dozer.x