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
Can’t wait to try your creamy mushroom soup creation – will report back. Your writing is as creative and I greatly appreciate the detail you pour into your receipes….you answer all my questions as I follow along, step by step. Your authoring talent definitely contributes to your culinary success, and it’s just so enjoyable to read.
Thank you so much Elaine, that’s so kind of you! N x
Made the Spanakopita. Delicious!! And so easy! The video really helped. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
I LOVE your recipes. I especially appreciate the pictures of all the ingredients. It makes it so much easier to gather everything. Your recipes are definitely a one stop shop for me cause I don’t have to spend time googling alternatives or clearer instructions or how the dishes are supposed to look at each step cause you provide all of that already! It is clear that you pour your passion out into every recipe and I just wanted to thank you so much for all your work and dedication!
Hi.. Nagi I LOVE your recipes so so so much.. they are simple easy to understand. Mostly importantly all of your recipes are YUMMILICIOUS 👍👍👍👍. Thank you for sharing with us♥️
I want to know how you got the name “recipetineats” ? Its been bugging me for ages!
I came across the cheesy broccoli chicken fritters at the beginning of Covid. They are so quick, tasty and healthy. I love that I can change them up by using different spices… Mediterranean or Middle Eastern. Fabulous! And the whole family gobbles them up!
We LOVE your Vietnamese Caramelized Pork and your Asian Slaw recipes! I made them for my in-laws tonight, and they were a hit. I’m so glad I found this website. Thank you.
your roast cauliflower & Pumpkin recipes turned out pretty well for my first go, thank you
Thank you
Hi Nagi, love your spring roll recipe but have a problem getting them to that golden colour, have you any tips, or any suggestion as to what I may be doing wrong
Hi Tom, sorry you’re having issues here! Just get the oil slightly hotter or leave them to cook slightly longer 🙂 N x
Hello Nagi,
Just try try you brown sugar garlic butter roast pork last night, it was sooo delicious. Thank you for the recipe. As a matter of fact, it is very close to one of my recipe using oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, plum sauce and sesame oil as the marination for the pork, similar way of cooking and therefore I know the problem Shu has experienced.
Thank you from Switzerland.
Hi Nagi
I have just found your site and wow, you truly are incredible!
So generous of you to share your tried and tested INCREDIBLE recipe for free, 1,000 times THANK YOU!!!
Could you do a post on ‘Make ahead’, ‘Prep in advance’ or ‘Freezer dump meals’ for busy Mum’s?
Would love some recipes that I can partly prep in advance so meals are half-prepared before the crazy night time rush hits!
Thank you for all you do!
Just made the slow cooked beef ragu wonderful thankyou great easy recipe
Just discovered you, in the UK!
Do you have a “subscribe” feature to source you recipes?
Trying your Lamb Shoulder today…
Thank you: I look forward to trying them all! Already have done your slow roast shoulder!!!
Hi Ro – yes! You can subscribe on my website, just on the right hand side of the screen, you’ll receive my newsletter with all my new recipes. N x
Hello&a belated happy Easter from Whangarei, north of Auckland NZ.
Have just read your notes which l like and am looking forward to reproducing some of your recipes. I am impatiant &impulsive so lm going to love them as well as Dozer.
God bless you.
Emily
Thank you for sharing the perfect Tiramisu recipe, it’s a winner and my go to from now on 🙏🏻💌
do you offer free email postings of recipes? like to join if you do. I’m also in love with Dozer!
You have the BEST recipes. I have been cooking them for years and only now just read you are a fellow Aussie! Really appreciate your knowledge and skill, and passion for sharing them so others can get joy from creating scrumptious food 🙂
I was skeptical of your hot cross bun recipe but now I’m a believer!! They were great. I didn’t have apricot jam so used orange marmalade — still delicious! Can’t wait to try the beet cured salmon. Thanks!
Hi Nagi Just downloaded your Goan Fish Curry recipe and will try it tonight. Will let you know the result! Best wishes Ed
Great, I hope you enjoy it Ed! – Nx