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
It’s 5.00 am in the morning here in UK. Can’t sleep. Not good, back problems. In a few days I am making dinner for my wife, her birthday, and was looking for some simple recipes. It looks like I’ve found them! 😄
Hi Nagi, glad know little bit about you. I tried some of your recipes. Those came out extremely tasty and restaurant style and test. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am from Bangladesh and former hotelier with finance back ground. Later stated fine food imports and distribution in Bangladesh. At present residing in Beautiful South Australia.
Hi Nagi – just wondering if i can make the gingerbread box dough in to gingerbread cookies for decorating -or do i need to change some quantities?
Hi Sabine – use this recipe here for cookies https://promotown.info/gingerbread-men/%3C/a%3E N x
Can’t wait to try your recipes they look delicious. With your Japanese heritage I think you are very smart, just like Adam Liaw. (I don’t exactly know but he is from an Asian background too) Love 💕 your dog 🐕 Dozer.
Ps do you have a recipe for Turkish bread, topped with nigella and sesame seeds. Silvana
Do I need to add any water to the slow cooker for the turkey breast? Thanks for sharing your recipes. Happy Thanksgiving!- Michelle
Hi Michelle, no you don’t 🙂 N x
Hello Nagi,
I want to thank you for your knowledge and efforts!
For years now, I’ve had your site as my go to for Vietnamese and fusion foods. I think you are spectacular!
Thank you for your posts. I will always recommend your site.
Loads of love,
Erin
Your recipes look marvelous and exciting! Thank you.
I couldnt see any fish cake recipes
do you have any?
Sure do! https://promotown.info/thai-fish-cakes-2/%3C/a%3E I hope you give them a go! N x
Just looking at your menus and they look great.
I loved this information in regard to kitchen essentials. It was so helpful. I love reading your stories and I love your recipes. Thank you
Hi Nagi
I have made your Pomegranate salad twice in the last week…the first time I bought the seeds, second time around I grew some and bought fresh pomegranates and did the beating thing with a rolling pin….loved it and also loved the salad…so may great contributing tastes….thank you!!!
Hi Nagi I’m Sahita from Indonesia, I very interest with your recipe and your blog is very nice I like it
I was craving Zha Jiang Mian (Chinese Bolognese) that my mother used to make but sadly she didn’t leave a recipe before she passed away. I came across your recipe and made it. My family loved it! My Italian-American husband thinks it is better than Italian Bolognese! Not to be just a one hit wonder, I will be trying out more of your recipes. Thank you for sharing your love of cooking with the masses. I love everything about your website.
That’s so lovely to hear Stephanie, I’m so glad it was a hit! N x
Hello, I have found your recipe blog by chance and I am fascinated. The food you propose seems simple and delicious. I have to try your recipes and enjoy them! Thanks a lot!
Your site and recipes are top-notch, congratulations! (Now) I always try you first when looking for new recipes, no more fiddling with random, hit-and-miss, internet stuff. You’re so very thorough, attentive to all-important substitutions and key techniques…well done, you’ve really created something worthwhile.
Cheers,
Tom from Toronto
I am hooked on so many of your recipes!! My next try will be your slow cooker turkey breast!
Your blog has taught me so much, and your pup always puts a smile on my face! Thank you!
Thank you Nagi, so many amazing recipes with great instructions and fun to read. In my top 3 go to recipe sites.
Thank you for the compliment Jamie! Out of curiosity, which are the other two websites? 🙂 I have my favourites too! N xx
Went right to meet Dozer. Will be trying some recipes
Good morning Negi I’m TUYÊT. In CA, I love your blog and I learned a lot wishing You a Great Thanksgiving day ,
Hi Nagi. My first time seeing your site and I think I will be a regular follower of you from now on. I’m from the Philippines. I love cooking for my kids. They love trying different recipes. And since we cannot afford eating outside most of the time, might as well do it at home at less cost but same taste or at least almost. And I think I can follow your recipes which are simple and cost less. Hoping to learn more easy and affordable recipes from you. Thank you. God bless😊
Just came across some of your recipes. Really looking forward to trying them out!
Thanks so much Elaine, I hope you love them!! N x
Hello Nagi! I just found your blog just now. Got the baked chicken buffalo wings! I’ve signed up but I think the links to the downloadable cookbooks are not working?
Hi Nagi
I’m from the UK and love your blog! There isn’t a recipe that I have cooked of yours (I use them almost every night) that our family hasn’t enjoyed. Thank you for making me fall in love with cooking.