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 I’m new like to cook and bake I’m looking for apple pie recipes for today!!
Hi I’m new like to cook and bake I’m looking for apple pie recipes
Hi I have just discovered your website and it looks fabulous, I love the way you have set out the recipe instructions and I am excited that I have most of the ingredients already. I am looking forward to cooking the first of your recipes for dinner tonight.
Yours Sue, West Yorkshire, England.
Dear Nagi,
I found 2 great recipes when i did search and choose your link. Lucky me found you, THANKSzz life saver.
Keep posting you good great delicious recipes.
Cheers,
@leny bebe
Found you on Facebook, started sharing your recopies and va voom I am addicted as are most of my friends. Your recopies are easy and affordable. Love the way you will cheat but still do the flavor. To me you are a true inspiration, thank you, thank you, thank you xx
I have cooked a few of your amazing recipes and have they have been a success! Love that you offer simple, tasty recipes that usually can be made when I come home from work and search…”what can you with”….whatever meat, vegetable and spices etc. that I have on hand…thank you.
found 2 great recipes right away. so glad i found this place!
sincerely,
new bachelor @ 67 animal rescuer
Dear Nagi,
My name is Letitia, and I am living in Cyprus.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing with us all your amazing recipes! I am following your blog + social media for a while now and have tied some of your recipes with great success! Some of my favourite recipes are your pork fillet, curries, and orange cake. I happen to follow the SCD (specific carbohydrate diet ) and I get inspiration from your great food, with some adaptations for my diet.
Please keep indulging us with your mazing culinary skills and lovely posts! I am looking forward every day to seeing new posts from you!
Lots of love,
Letitia
Absolutely love your recipes! Am such a fan! Just made spinach/ricotta cannelloni for tea tonight… sooo good
My husband is the cook in our family and I’m the Baker. He recently made Pho Ga from your recipe and I’m in LOVE with it. It. Was. Perfect. We go have to sub out casia cinnamon sticks for ceylon cinnamon powder and Cloves for Allspice due to food allergies, but the flavor is exactly what you’d expect! Thank you! You have 2 new fans. Cannot wait to try more of your recipes!
Awesome recipes! Shooting from the hip!,
I’m so glad to have found you. Your Swedish meatballs look devine. I certainly will be making them this week.
Hey Nagi…
From some of the comments on the vegetable tagin you just posted, it looks like you woke up the meat-eating crowd..lol
You are my go-to for all things recipes. I’ve made so many of them. Please, please do not go to the calorie-counting dark side. There are few joys at the moment. I for one don’t want to be speculating on the fat content/calorie count of the meal I’ve been looking forward to all day.
Loving you from afar, Toronto , Canada
Hi Nagi, I live in New Mexico, USA. So glad to find your site. Made your delicious mushroom sauce for our steak. So delicious. My husband is English and I spent 25 years in England. Glad to find recipes with basic ingredients, not full of pre prepared store-bought ingredients loaded with preservatives. THANK YOU.
Hi Nagi! Greetings from Newfoundland,Canada. Love your recipes and the recipe in my inbox is a great way to start the day
Hi Nagi,
I’m from Australia, but have been living in Turkey for the past 7 years. I came across you’re Green Thia Curry and also Thia rice with king prawns. Not only was your recipe so easy to follow, but turned out better than any high end authentic restaurant food. Thank you so very much!! I’ll be your devout follower from now on. “Ellerine sağlık”
Excited to try recipes. I live in LA County USA and 2020 has been rough. Cooking helps keep life in perspective. Do you ever substitute Butter with Ghee?
I go in certain recipes – Indian mostly. It’s a great sub! N x
Today I found your site for the first time. Just spectacular! Especially in the presentation and the layout. I’ve already told two friends about your blog though it is much more than just a blog.
I’m in Los Angeles with my wife and today will be almost 90 degrees. So in celebration we will make your Drunken Noodles with your Asian slaw salad.
Thank you.
Thank you, Nagi! I made the chicken breast with garlic and honey sauce. Fabulous, fast, easy and yum. My husband wanted to learn how to make it. Additional points for that!
G’day from Shinmatsudominami Matsudo=shi,just came across your wonderful blog,as a Northern Beaches old boy it put a smile on my face to see where you have made home,my darling Mika who hates cooking is now on my case to cook many of your delicious recipes.Cheers…