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
Thank you for making your recipes so easy to follow with pics and videos. Have tackled 3 of your recipes lately and each has been easy to follow and turned out a treat 🙂
So happy to “meet you”!!! You mentioned Julia(Child)- l was living in Cambridge Ma. When she had her first TV show and she was everyone’s idol! Now, ???? Years later, I am cooling on the EXACT Model of her Garland range- was old when she began her show. The original is in the Smithsonian Museum in Wa. DC and ours is used constantly here in Vermont. Love to try your recipes
Please send me the beef recipes again barry
Hi Barry, I’m not sure which one you’re referring to but you can use the search bar on my website to locate anything in particular you’re looking for! N x
Your website is just awesome for locating specific recipes! I was on the hunt for a recipe using Lyle’s Golden Syrup…wow, you have a search by ingredient too! Thanks for all of the tools to locate recipes, etc. that we only partially remember! LOL
I just love the recipes, all easy and watching the video makes my mouth water. I don’t know what to make first, every one so tempting. A big thank you.
Hi, love your website, just wondering do you have a recipe book with all your wonderful food ideas
Hi Nahi
I tried your strawberry cake- I’ve done this twice now
I don’t know what’s wrong but the cake is turning bitter each time
The first time I added the lemon juice it was super bitter
The second time around I didn’t add lemon juice but it’s still bitter
Could you please help I really want to get this right
It’s on the cards Robert!! N x
I found your blog during the quarantine and wowza it’s sooo good! Just finished my meal plan for this week and it’s loaded with your amazing recipes!
Best baking recepies. Love them. Please don’t ever stop publishing
Great approach to food. Thanks for ratio and substitution advice. These help my innovative style!
Nagi, hi. As I got older, slower and especially during the UK lockdowns I lost my cooking mojo. Your blog has revitalised me and my cooking. I particularly like your unfazed, unfussy approach to substitutions and omissions. My kind of approach – who wants to run to the shop if short of fresh coriander? Way to go, my first port of call now.
Forgot to mention the outstanding photos. Deffo drool-worthy!
Hi Nagi
I line my stainless steel steamer with paper as you demonstrated. However my dumpling (all types) still stick as do the clippers to pick them out of the steamer. I must be doing something wrong – maybe cooking too long – because they always, always stick
And it’s definitely baking paper you’re using? If you’re still having issues, cheat and spray a little oil onto the paper! N x
So pleased I found your site. Looking forward to cooking your wonderful recipes.
Thank you so very much for sharing.
Love your dog.
I love your site but I am so disappointed that I cannot just print out just the recipe anymore, do I really need 35+ pages of ads? And as much as I love dogs ( I have 2 rescues) I do not need pictures of Dozer
Wow! 😞 And Nagi, you are a class act! Nice response to a sarcastic comment!
Hi Sheena! If you press the Print button on the recipe, you can print out just the recipe card, neatly condensed 🙂
I’ve never cooked so many new recipes since coming across your website and having a go at your pork with honey garlic sauce (winner!). I now default to your recipes for 1 or 2 meals a week as they are always ones I’d want to cook again and again! I now refer to meals as “it’s a Nagi” as it’s quicker than a recipe tin eats recipe 🙂 and my man and boy know they are in for a tasty treat. Thank you for being a lockdown highlight for me and my family.
Jo, Matt, Cooper and Waffle the pooch.
Great recipes..thank you.
And perhaps you should sell a calendar with Dozer photos as it would be a great hit for sure !!
Keep up the great work…
Kathy
Edinburgh, UK
I am so excited about cooking ever since coming across your website. I was bored of cooking the same recipes over the years and equally as bored of trying recipes online that would cost time & money but either flop or not taste great. EVERY recipe of yours so far, has been a winner!! My family are enjoying food much more these days thanks to you. You’re a lifesaver! Thank you 😊
Hi Nagi, I discover your site recently and I’m very happy with your recipes. I made once the tomatoes -basil soup. I can’t find the recipe anymore. Was my favorite. 🙁 You will add it anytime? Thank you .
Nagi, the girls and I just wanted to tell you we love your piece of heaven here! I spend countless afternoons and have meal planned some of your recipes in because they look or are too good to leave out!
So from the bottom of our hearts thank you!
I have falllen in love with Dozer and your recipes. I have a Golden named “Linus” and he is the light of my life. Love the Salisbury Steak; made the patties and put them in the freezer. Can th sauce be made ahead and frozen separatly?
Hello Nagi
I came across your recipe for the orange cake just a few days ago. Today I enjoyed reading your blog. I’ve got all the ingredients set up to start baking the orange cake today. Thank you for sharing.
Warm regards
Geraldine
We just found you and my husband and I have been going through your recipes and videos – and we just can’t stop! Everything looks so delicious and easy! We love that you use “everyday” ingredients and your techniques are easy to follow. To say the least, WE ARE FANS!!! Thank you for sharing these delicious dishes with us!! We can’t wait to try so many of them!
Been following this page for several years now and you’re still my go-to food blog, starting with the Greek gyros back in 2016 after I graduated college! I was an ok cook before but this page really got me into cooking as a hobby. I always know I can get recipes here that taste amazing – the coconut caramel chicken is a favorite in my house. I modify a lot of your recipes for keto and love that you focus on flavor first. Thanks for all your help!
I have never enjoyed cooking until I found your website. I love every recipe I have made. My husband is even surprised at how much I have cooked since finding you on the web. Thank you so much.
Oh that’s so great to hear Sue!! N x