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! I’m a fairly new to your blog but you are already a firm favourite and go-to for dinner ideas! What I like the most about your website is the comments on each recipe are filled with people who have actually cooked your recipes! I am so tired of reading comments for tips on other sites and all i see is ‘wow, looks delicious!’…I want to know how it tastes!? I love your detailed notes as they always answer my questions before I have even thought of it!
Keep up the amazing work!
I’m very very grateful.
Thank you so much Anna, that’s so kind of you! N x
Love your recipes!! You have saved me many of nights. Thank you for sharing.
I cook everyday (which is something I love) for my family which includes 2 young kids aged 13 and 10. In the past I have tried to follow other bloggers, chefs, foodies, etc and I just wanted to say that your recipes are amazing. I love how simple your dishes are to put together but how absolutely delicious they are, every single one. Thank you, thank you, thank you… I will have to share my easy Portuguese Feijoada recipe with you 😉
Thank you so much Sergio, I truly appreciate the feedback 🙂 N x
great Thai recipe and the carrot cake with the frosting was amazing. wonder if you have a Facebook recipe account. thank you for the tasty recipe
Hi Nagi, I just recently discovered your blog and I’ve made a few dishes using your recipe. They are amazing. I love your story about leaving your past life to pursue your passion. My 2 most visited countries are Japan and Australia and I live in Canada.
Thank you so much Pepples, that’s so great to hear! N x
I am so excited about finding you and your site looks wonderful!
Hi Nagi, I’m an Aussie living in Sweden for the past 30 years and I love to bake and cook too. However, I have not done anything with it, just cook for the family. I love to try out new recipes all the time especially from Australian bloggers/websites/youtube. As for the measurements, I struggled a lot in the beginning but finally got it. As you say they differ a lot. I love your recipes and have done a few and will continue doing so. Thank you and keep it up.
Thanks so much for taking the time to give me such great feedback Elizabeth, I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes ❤️ N x
Hello Nagi. I liked the last minute chicken recipe, had it with instant noodles to save time.
Tried your cottage pie recipe today and it worked out perfectly! So tasty and very comforting.
Looking forward to getting further into your archive.
Thank you
It’s very inspirational that you took the risk of leaving your stable job to follow your dreams – and you also became very successful in your true calling! It’s encouraged me while reading your story as I’m about to take a leap of faith in a new career myself.
I love cooking and I’ve been following many food bloggers in the past but you are my favourite. I like your down-to-earth food philosophy and clear instructions, as well as the high quality results of following your recipes. You truly understand food! Thank you for your blog 🙂
Good morning Nagi from South Africa. I tried your Cheese Muffins and they are really delicious. However, yesterday I added half cup each olives, feta & sundried tomatoes. My muffins did not raise. What did I do wrong? Kind regards
Hi Jorina, sorry you had issues here! You definitely added the bicarb and baking powders?? N x
I’ve just come to know about you Nagi. Your recipes seem very interesting and have aroused my appetite and curiosity. Keep up the wonderful work 🙏
Thank you so much Carole! N x
Hi Nagi. My granddaughter made the garlic shrimp for dinner tonight. We have never had shrimp as delicious.
I would love to get your blog. How can I do that?
Hi Nagi, I’m a big fan of your recipes and I’ll often come here first to look for recipes before going anywhere else!!
I’m keen to have a curry dinner party where I can chuck everything in a slow cooker … I’m looking at 3 curries (I just bought the Westinghouse 3 pot slow cooker) and use store bought curry paste wherever possible, as I want to make it easy as possible on the day.
Do you have 3 curry recipes you can recommend? Maybe something like beef massaman curry, Thai green curry – chicken and butter chicken – all for the slow cooker?! Look forward to your inspiration!
Ditto – Linda’s comments of 11/07/2020
Nagi is my go to recipe source, before I go any where else.
Keep up the good work and Thanks Nagi.
Love your recipes and would like to receive new recipes
Hi Maria, you can subscribe to my newsletter if you want to receive my recipes as soon as they are released 🙂 The link is on my webpage. N x
Nagi,
I love your recipes! Everything I have tried has been great. My husband loves to eat and he is a big fan of your dishes.
I have been to Australia to visit my son who lived there for two years on a Fulbright scholarship. It is a lovely place and I hope to visit again some day.
Hi Nagi! My friend from Ireland put me onto your fabulous website. I am Scottish, living in the USA and I can honestly say that EVERY recipe I have tried (and that’s been a lot lately!) has been super tasty and not too hard to make! My family love the chicken gyros and home-made hummus, and I can’t believe how easy the crusty bread is. I was a bread virgin until you corrupted me 🙂
Anyway thanks so much for all the great recipes!
Hi Nagi, have just found your site so I will be trying some recipes soon – was checking out the Bolognese one so we shall see how I get on!! Thank you
We just made your Thai Green Curry recipe and we can’t wait to make them ALL now! 😍
I love beef stroganoff and I’m obsessed with your skillet and slow cooker recipe. They’re amazing. The dishes are so yummy I could make them every week!!
Your recipes look fantastic and Dozer is adorable. So cool that you left your finance job to do what you love. Huge fan!
Hi Nagi,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes. Your website is my go-to place about 3x/week. I love your tasty dishes which are straightforward to make and usually take less than an hour. I know they will always have an authentic flavour and my family love everything of yours I make. Being a fellow Lab owner I enjoy Dozer’s interactions too!
One question please, do you have any general recommendations as to type of pots, skillets, casserole dishes you like to use/types of equipment we should invest in. It doesn’t need to be brand names, just what qualities are/aren’t important etc. Thanks so much.