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, Im an aussie living in Dakar, Senegal. I lived for 18 months with my wife, a senegalese, and didn’t cook once. I found cooking intimidating. Since reading your blog, Ive started cooking, actually enjoying it, and my wife loves the food. Thanks so much, its been a big change and mainly down to your easy, delicious recipes.
Oh this is sooo good to hear Edward, you’ve put a big smile on my face!! ❤️ N x
Hi Nagi!
Absolutely love your recipes- they’re great.
Just wondering: can you freeze the Filipino Chicken Adobo?
Would love to make it for my Uncle so he can put it in his freezer.
Thanks
Fliss (from Scotland) xxx
Yes 100% Fliss! N x
What a delightful website!
You project as an interesting, vivacious and caring person.
Looking for a Green Curry recipe introduced us. Thanks
Thank you so much Kevin!! N x
Hi I tried your Irish soda bread recipe. It was a terrific bread. I tried it before but it was not so good. Because I am pretty sure I overworked the dough. Your tip with the 10 kneeds was a really good tip.
I tried your oven-roasted eggplant cubes. Used a set of tongs to turn them at the 20 minute mark, less random than burger flipper. Absolutely delicious, easy and fast side dish.
Hi Nagi , thank you for your great nasi goreng recipie , what an amazing decision to follow what you love doing and moving away from your first career ! I am a chef and spend all my days and nights cooking but love to look at cuisines from all over the world , your recipient are great and I’ve loved looking at your blog 😊😊😊keep it coming , many thanks Wendy Harrison , England Xxx
thank you i love your receipe
Hello. Just wondered your measurement. Say half a cup of some . How many grams would that be please. P.s I love your recipes x
Hi Kerry, click the metric toggle in the relevant recipe and the grams and ml’s will be listed. N x
Hi Nagi, I love your philosophy! I love cooking so much, and I gladly spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but sometimes I just want something easy yet tasty, especially when dinner gets vacuumed in five minutes xD Tomorrow I will try your beef Asian style ♥️ thank you so much for sharing your recipes 🤗🤗🤗
Hi Nahi, I love your philosophy! I love cooking so much, and I gladly spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but sometimes I just want something easy yet tasty, especially when dinner gets vacuumed in five minutes xD Tomorrow I will try your beef Asian style ♥️ thank you so much for sharing your recipes 🤗🤗🤗
Hi Nagi,
Great blog you have! Lucky me to find you while searching for a flatbread recipe. Being lactose intolerant I sub Almond milk a lot of times. Do you know if this would work for flatbread? Looking forward to trying many of the delicious recipes I’ve read. Thank you for your time!
Yes that will work fine Candis! N x
Thank you, Nagi!
Hi Nagy ,
I love your recipe honey chicken . I made it tonight . One problem I had as it was my first time cooking this dish . In the recipe for the honey coating . I used corn syrup, the only problem was the recipe said 15 tablespoons or 25g …. I used 25 g but found the chicken did not stick to the syrup….. should I have used 15 tablespoons in the recipe? I found the about of ingredients I used did not cover the whole recipe ….. I look forward to your reply thank you …Regards Maxine
Hi Maxine, you’ve missed the . in there – it calls for 1.5 tbls (1 1/2) not 15!! N x
Thank you lucky I did not use 15 hahaha
What did you use for the little boat-like serving dishes on your on your appetizer table? Adorable and great idea for a lot of people. LOVE your ideas and recipes.
Oh, no! Doctors just put me on a salt free regimen. What can I use instead?
NO SALT SUBS are often too crunchy for fish and other delicate dishes.
Thank you, Nagi.
Not sure if you get it where you are but samphire helps. My grandad couldn’t eat salt so he just had this added to meals. It’s an awesome veg!
Hi Candy, it really depends on the recipe to be honest! N x
Hi Nagi,
I came upon your site looking for a recipe with ground pork. The Vietnamese Carmelized Pork was delicious. Put greens in bowl, rice, and the pork. Delicious.
Hi Nagi,
I came upon your site looking for a recipe with ground pork. The Vietnamese Carmelized Pork was delicious. Put greens in bowl, rice, and the pork. Delicious. Glad I found your blog.
Hi Nagi – I’m a Culinary teacher at high school, looking to teach my students about different food jobs such as food blogging, photography and styling. I came across your FBC site and it’s very helpful! Kind of makes me wish I went into food blogging instead of teaching!
Made your pork tenderloins. It was great .
I’m so glad you loved it Rebecca, that’s great to hear!! N x
I like to see more plz thank you for share
can show me the sushi recipe plz. step by step
thank you
Hi Nagi, just wanted to say how much I love your recipes. I now tell my family to look here first when thinking about what they might like to request for dinner. Love that you’re a Sydney girl too. Im from the other side…Helensburgh.
Thank you SO much Rene, I truly enjoy hearing this 🥰 N x
Hi Nagi I live in South Africa and I came across your blog by mistake and I haven’t stopped ‘making the mistake ‘. I love your easy-to-follow cooking methods and ingredients. Love your fur baby Dozer. My Chocolate Lab, Jaxx is also a fan of yours ❤