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, Just want to thank you for sharing your absolutely delicious recipes. I am excited to discover – and make – more of them. This night I had the creamy lemon John Dory recipe. Your recipes are just a delight! Many thanks!
I love your recipes! They are awesome
Hi! Found your Better than Dominos garlic bread and your Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread and I’m going to make one these today! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Nagi.
I’m Thesa from Indonesia.
Thanks God, I found great cake recipes here. You explained it in such a detail and it really helps a lot especially for a newbie like me.
Keep up the good work ❤️
Hi Nagi I love your recipes and have enjoyed cooking loads of them. I have just bought myself a sous vide machine and was wondering if you have any recipes for cooking this way. Thank you for all your amazing recipes.
I don’t just yet sorry Sarah! N x
Hi Nagi
What a delight to find a kindred spirit!
I was hunting to find ideas for a luncheon “ show-off” and found your Koftas & yoghurt sauce. Perfect! I love our Australian blended culture food and obviously you do too.
I am 86 and still get excited over new combinations.
Cheers.
That’s lovely to hear Margaret, thanks so much!! 🥰 N x
Hi Nagi,
I tried your beef kebab recipe and it’s all you said it would be! I’m even now considering one of those kebab shavers for more consistent cutting! And using double the ingredients and making the “log” twice the length, using longer skewers and putting it lengthways in the baking pan. More like a traditional kebab, but still not that monster size. You’re a pretty lady with a wonderful philosophy with food. A pleasure to look at your page.
Wow I hate cooking as my husband is so good at it lol but I promised him that I would cook. Your Gyros Chicken was so easy to marinade and absolutely fantastic. Thank you Nagi, I’m going to choose another recipe for tomorrow xx
Wahoo, that’s great to hear Kerry! N x
I’ve tried several Irish beef stew recipes in an attempt to make stew like I had when I visited County Clare. Yours is by far the closest and best I’ve found! I serve it over homemade mashed potatoes, just like they do there; I used to cook my stew with chunks of potatoes, but after going to Ireland I don’t do it anymore. The mashed potatoes melt into the stew and make it thick and creamy. I make it with my favorite soda bed recipe and lots of salty Irish butter for the bread, and oh, yum! All my very picky kids love it. Thank you!
Hi Nagi,
I just found your site today.
I like your recipes and can’t wait to try it. Being half Filipino and half Chinese cooking Asian food is in my blood. Also, i love that your recipes are popular all over the world. Being married to a Canadian i love to try/ cook different recipes. Thanks a lot
This blog and your recipes are so reliable ! I can’t believe I’ve just found you, but don’t go anywhere because I can’t imagine cooking new food without a trusty tineats recipe!
Thanks Nagi for your creativity and talent (with brilliant outcomes), and to take the time to share it with other people. It is a gift of inspiration. Best wishes. Greetings from Switzerland
Nico
Hi Nagi what would you serve with the chicken Wellington?
Hi Debbie, mashed potatoes, steamed greens, a salad, roast vegetables – there are so many options! N x
I have arthritis, so I can’t eat potato or processed sugar. I am looking at making the Thai dishes Pad See Ew. I bought the noodles and I bought Fish Sause (not Oster because it has sugar) and I use Coconut Amino in place of Soy Sause. I can sweeten with Agavia/molasis/honey. What should I do?? Can I make this dish??
How big of pot do you need for a one meal to feed 4 or /to 8 people?
Thank you
Chili Mac for grandson and 3 of his friends, plus us
Hi Nagi
My 25 year old daughter finally had a border break from Victoria this weekend and we baked your lemonade blueberry cake. It is divine thanks so much for a beaut cake recipe. Stephanie
Recently retired from teaching and now does most of the cooking. Looking forward to trying new recipes especially the ones that are done in under 30 minutes.
Nagi: When I first tried your apple crumble recipe, it was (of course), delicious – but I was very impressed at your attention to detail i.e. when you noted the difference between US and Imperial Cups. Over these two years I’ve tried countless other recipes from your website, and they’ve all turned out fantastic. Thank you for your amazing recipes!
I have been following you for years Nagi, your recipes never fail, from another Sydney sider x
Nagi, I’ve enjoyed your site and your wonderful recipes for quite some time now. What I really like is your focus on meals that are cost-conscious as well as fabulously delicous! Give Dozer a hug for me — love big dogs!