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
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You’re my go to 🤣.your lamb shanks are the best my son loves them. Soup for weeks after also.
Hi Nagi!
I love your recipes.
Thanks so much Sarah, I love hearing this!!! N x
Hi Nagi
I love your recipes. I wanted to make the spaghetti bolognese for a friend but they don’t eat beef!! What would you recommend?
Hi Nagi. I love your recipes and do my friends to whom introduce them to. I just cooked a huge Middle Eastern feast last night for 8 people using your recipes. Everyone loves the food. Thank you!
I found your blog thru Mary Hunt’s blog, Everyday Cheapskate. I have learned so much about Asian Brown Sauce and your wonderful stir fry recipes. Thanks so much for sharing your great recipes. A shout out from North Carolina, USA. Keep up the good work!!!
If you have an email list, please add me. Thank you. My daughter found your vanilla cake recipe and we are eager to try many others in your site. Everything looks amazing.
I’ve just added you Jennifer! Lovely to have you on board! N x
Hi Nagi finding your recipes interesting I don’t eat meat and would like some vegan recipes or seafood !!!! 😀 thank you
Hi Maria, have you checked my vegetarian section? I have a stack of recipes there, you can even substitute the protein in a lot of my recipes for Tofu or other meat free alternatives 🙂 N x
Hi Nagi. I out about you through a friend who follows you and has made many of your recipes. I’m a single older lady who gave up entertaining about 12 years ago, but just recently decided to get back into it, starting this coming Easter. I’ve invited some friends (2 of whom are great cooks), so pressure is on for me to come up with something a bit spectacular, but within my skill set. I’ve chosen the following, all from Recipetin –
Entree – Prawn Cocktail
Main – Greek Slow Rosted Lamb Leg
Sides – Duck Fat Potatoes, and Green Bean Salad
Dessert – Strawberry No Churn Ice Cream.
I’m so looking forward to making all of this that I can hardly wait for Good Friday to arrive!!
Thank you so much. How do I subscribe to your blog?
All the best to you and Dozer for Easter and the remainder of 2021.
Cheers from Gail and Tiger the Cat.
Oh that’s great to hear Gail, I’d love to know how you go!!! You can subscribe to my newsletter via the homepage on the right hand side. 🙂 N x
Hi! I would love to have some of your recipes on chicken drumsticks and sauces and other parts of the chicken. Thank you
Hi Nagi.. I am in search of a really good Thai Chilli Jam. Do you have a recipe that you have tried and tested? Have made a few and none are quite the true thai chilli jam texture or taste I am seeking….. thanks in advance Helen (-;
That’s one to add to my list! I love Thai chilli jam! N x
Fabulous… if I find a winner in the meantime will send to you but am hoping you find one also… ! It is the one thing I have been searching for ages for and have been through a few recipes to no avail… just not quite that lovely jam consistency whilst the real chilli/sweet ‘punch’!.. (-:
I would like to be on your email list
Can I use melted butter in the no yeast bread instead of oil?
Hi Gloria, unfortunately you can’t, it will change the texture of the bread and it may be too crumbly sorry! N x
Hi! I was looking for good recipes for Mac and cheese, and I found your looks tasty. But my question is about the measurements on cheeses is two cups from every cheese? I hope you respond soon. Thank you!
Hi Maria, the recipe calls for 2 cups of a grated cheese such as gruyere best/cheddar/colby and then an added 1 cup of mozzarella. N x
Hi Nagi, I made your slow cooker beef brisket with bbq sauce and I am going to make it again, only next time I’m going to skip the oven because my brisket was only 2 lbs. and it got dry. We thoroughly enjoyed it though because the sauce made it so good!
I love your recipes and how well you explain things in the notes. 😊
Hi Nagi, I’m making your honey soy chicken tonight and have complete faith it will be as mouthwatering as your other recipes I’ve tried.. I have just read your comment about cauliflower pizza bases and wanted to tell you that I had to go gluten free for a couple of months and experimented with pizza bases during that time. The cauliflower pizza base I made was so fiddly – wringing out the water from minced cauli in a tea towel so that it wouldn’t be soggy – and adding Parmesan and just a few other ingredients. It was utterly scrumptious! I’m throwing down the gauntlet and challenging you to step out of your comfort zone and try it!
Where can I buy your cookbook ?..
Where can I buy your cookbook ..
I’ve just discovered this website with your amazing recipes. I love it!!
Easy & delicious.
Thank you, Daniela x
I just made your wonton soup. Oh my gosh, it came out very similarly to my favorite takeout place. My husband, who grew up eating his mom’s Japanese food loved it. Thank you for creating this site!
Hi Nagi, have used your recipe for creamy avacado sauce tonight, I like your philosophy on tasty simple foods and look forward to trying more of your recipes. I enjoy creating tasty meals from scratch, I don’t use prepared sauces or packaged meals as I prefer to know what is in the food I consume and it is much tastier when prepared by yourself.
You are awesome!! The recipes here are sooooo good and I’m a huge fan. Also sending love to Dozer.
Thanks so much Sandy!!! N x