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
I cannot print you recipes when I open the recipe and press print !
Love your stuff
Hi Laura, what browser are you using to view the recipe? It could be to do with your setting preventing pop ups. N x
Will check it out…tgabks
Hi Nagi , my sister started sending me recipes from your website, I am a terrible cook, but 8 have found your recipes easy to follow and tasty… I love the videos, I watch them and then decide whether it looks too difficult for me…. the videos are great, it is probably the thing that enables me to feel ‘I can do this’. Thanks … oh and my family thank you too.
You’re website truly is the best! You are so informative and such attention to detail in every aspect. Every time I think of something or a question it’s always published somewhere on the page. Well done and keep it up. My go to whenever I need a recipe xx
Hi Nagi. I’m Tim, I live in suburban Melbourne. Together with my wife, we have the joy of being parents to our lively 5-year-old daughter & adopted greyhound. My wife started trying your recipes earlier this year. She now uses your recipes 4 – 5 per times per week. That is 100% true. And we LOVE your meals. If you ever need someone to test any of your new recipes either infrequently or frequently, do not hesitate to drop me a note. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s pure yum! Warm regards, Tim & Phary.
Hi, may I ask what type of oven do you use? Conventional oven or convection oven? Thanks
Hi Clariza, I use convection but my recipes are compatible for both – I list the separate temps 🙂 N x
Thank you for your response, Nagi. I will be buying a convection then. I’m a newbie and it seems I will be using most of your easy recipes. Congrats to your blog! Its a great help for many, am sure. Power on!
mmmm yum yum i love your chow mein! it is super good! i have had it a lot already. my family are also going to try the lo mein noodles this week!
Hi Nagi, Chris again. I know my comment is not posted yet. However, I usually click allrecipes.com, and not tasty.com but I have saved your website on my favourite list now.. 😍 I’m so glad your recipe pop up for ground beef.. just tried it this evening..
Hi Nagi,
Had a pack of ground beef and didn’t know what to do, so I tried your Asian beef rice bowl. Yum.. Whenever I google for recipes, I mainly click on tasty.com and I’m glad I found you.. This simple easy to cook suits someone like me who can’t cook to save her life, however, covid19 change my lifestyle. For someone who eats out every single day, I’m cooking almost everyday now, sometimes a disaster but I try… The only thing I hate about cooking is the cleaning up, after a nice meal and tall vodka tonic..
Hi Nagi,
I wish I could eat as much as the recipes you provide. They are scintillating! The recipes I have tried have been great and I have a long list of more to try.
Here’s a question I have for you, I currently live in Cyprus and find it very difficult to find ingredients like onion power, garlic power, celery seed/salt. Having used them elsewhere I realise how much they can enhance the flavour of a dish.
How can I substitute these flavours when sometimes the fresh product is too strong or produces the wrong consistency?
Thank you!! Love to Dozer (woof)
Hi Colleen, thanks so much for the awesome feedback, I truly appreciate it! In regard to the onion/garlic powder, it really depends on the specific recipe and what a suitable substitution is to be honest. N x
Hi Nagi,
I’ve tried a couple of your recipes and I am so glad I come across your website as my little family have loved all your recipes I’ve cooked. I hope one day we see you on TV with your own cooking show as you’re an inspiration cook!
-Renee
Hi Nagi,
thank you so much for all the work you do in creating such delicious, easy recipes.
I wanted to seek you permission to use one of your recipes, spring rolls, to include in a recipe book my daughters’ primary school is looking to develop. I would of course reference you as the creator/owner of the recipe.
Kind regards
Anna
My 11 yr old daughters found your website when they were looking for a Pad See Ew recipe. You have now become our ‘go-to’ website as all your recipes are winners.
Woah sounds like she’s a little Masterchef!!! I’m so glad you’re loving the recipes Sally! N X
Your recipes are excellent! Haven’t had a fail yet. Thank you!
Hi Nagi, I was so lucky to come across your website and really enjoy trying your. wonderful recipes. I look forward to your newsletters so I can try a new recipe which are very easy to follow. I was wondering if you could please help me with an old family recipe for “ Sicilian Cassatelle Di Ricotta. ” The pastry is made with cream & butter. The Pastry is so beautifully soft & then filled with ricotta & then they are fried. Thank you
The only words that come to my head when I’m going through your page is “wow this lady is a TALENT!!!! Every recipe, every pic looks amazing! I’m not talking about descriptions how to cook and your writing in general! It’s better than magazines! Best wishes and good luck! Greetings from Lithuania! 🌷
I enjoy your comments and tips with each recipe. Could you provide a recoipe to print in 3×5 or 4×6 format.
I prefer to have the entire recipe at a glance with no scrolling or device timing out.
Hi Barbara, you can adjust this with your print settings to fit on one page 🙂 N x
Hi Nagi,
Love to try your recipes are they free Nagi
Hi Florence, 100% – you can browse for free they’re all on my website! N x
Hi Nagi. I’ve been using your recipes for a few months now. In fact your website is now the first place I go to when I think about cooking something and I just don’t know how. Your satay sauce is out of this world, the only way to poach chicken is your way! I made strawberry cake- number of times, ricotta spinach rotolo,macaroni salad- that’s just to name a few. Loved them all! Thank you and keep cooking delicious food. I love Dozer too by th way😀. Kasia x
found your website.Tried the chicken and kale rice. Absolutely loved it will be visiting again. I feel so excited for you broadening my culinary skills now to sh0w to my immediate and extended families. Thank you for your talent in a career well deserved.
Thanks so much Sandra, that’s so great to hear!! N x
I love your food you put together. You make it so simple, but taste delicious..
Thank you for what you do