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 have been following you for awhile on email and love the recipes but never tried any. Tonight I made your Chilli Con Carne. So easy and so delicious. I had all the ingredients. Will be looking for more things to make. Thank you. I hope you and Dozer are good. Not sure my family will thank you after I eat the CCC but at least I will be entertained and there is nothing they can do and no escape mwahhaha
HAHA!!! I love the Silver 😂
Found your site in Friday and made the apple crumble..oh my..and today the Pad Thai with shredded carrot, zucchini, capsicum & wombok for Easter lunch…went down a treat. Thanks for your site.
Wahoo, thanks so much for the great feedback Marian! N x
Nagi, love your recipes!! I have used the flat bread recipe for family dinners in place of yeast bread many times and everyone loves it so much!! so easy. Tonight is greek night and I’m using your chicken gyro recipe w/ tzatziki! can’t wait!! Love your recipes so much!!!
I came across your website via a Covid-19 quarantine recipe exchange and have not stopped looking through links after links of your recipes. They are amazingly flavorful and so simple to follow. I find your tips to be absolutely on-point. I tried your garlic prawns which my family loves but we have never been able to get it right! Your reminder to dry the prawns before searing made all the difference. Keep up the great work!!
Hi Nagi, I’m in Adelaide and find myself being househusband in the kitchen more often than not whilst my wife takes on the challenge of Corona at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. I turn to your blog daily to make sure she has something wonderful to come home to every night. Thanks so much. No other site compares. Love it!!
Made your chicken biryani recipe with a couple of tweaks. Almost like my mother’s version. Simply delicious!
Awesome Zara!! N x
Hi Nagi. I love your recipe for World’s Easiest Artisan Bread. We demolished the whole thing in 1 hour. Thank you for clear, beautifully shot, to-the-point and for sure very yummy recipe videos. I almost don’t pull my hair out for dinner ideas anymore.
You’re so welcome Su! N x
I have tried a lot of your recipes, looking for a xacuti curry recipe? Have you tried this?
Hi Lori – pop a request on my recipe request page 🙂 N x
Dear Nagi,
Hi, I am Sushma from India.
Tried your Irish soda bread recipe today and hove to say, it just disappeared within minutes.
I had only whole wheat flour with me hence no all purpose flour was used.
It came out excellent.
The base was quite hard though, only to be expected with all wheat flour breads!!!!
Thank you so much for the recipe, shall be making the bread more often.
By the by this is my first attempt at bread baking!!!!
Thanks and regards
Sushma
I’m so glad it worked out for you Sushma, that’s awesome to hear!!! Thank you so much for the feedback ❤️
comfortably the best source of recipes for a home cook that ive found…if i ever see you’ve covered a recipe i’m looking for, i will always choose it. congrats on creating a blog where one can take comfort in knowing that theyve got a winner on their hands.
I’m whole heartily agree.. when I need a recipe I don’t look any further ….. yr satay recipe is the bomb 💣
Thank you SO much Russell ❤️
hi Nagi,
the potstickers recipe is sososo good
G’day Nagi! I don’t normally write to people on blogs but I needed to on this occasion to let you know how great your blog and range of recipes you have are. It’s well organised with a pictorial of all ingredients, video and alternative tips with recipes (the ads are a little annoying but hey if the recipes are good it’s worth it). I love that most of items you cook with CAN be found in the pantry 🙂 I wanted an easy Italian meatball recipe and instead found heaps more that I will try. Thank you. PS I love your passion and enthusiasm.
On the chicken noodle soup recipe. Is there any other added salt other then the boullion( veg seasoning)?
Hi Nagi! I just found your blog today and I simply cannot wait to try all these delicious looking recipes.
Ciao : ho seguito le tue ricette, e sono rimasto contento . Continuerò a seguirti.
Un ciao 👋 dall’Italia “Roma”
Doriano
Hi my name is Morgan I saw your recipe for beef and broccoli but I also went to an Asian restaurant at the mall and it was beef and broccoli with lo mein noodles and like carrots peppers and onion is this a different dish from just beef and broccoli if so what is it called
Hi Morgan, I think everyone has their own version! Sounds like they’ve just bulked it out with veg and noodles 🙂 N x
Hi Nagi! This is the third day in a row I have made something from your site. The Greek dinner recipes were so delicious! I was thrilled that I had already had all the ingredients. Today I’m baking your Worlds Easiest Yeast Bread. I like your food attitude. You had me at “not following trends, no cauliflower pizza crust.” Thanks for the cooking inspiration during this tough time.
You’re so welcome Robbie, I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! N x
Hi Nagi, my son sent me a recipe for creamy cauliflower soup and I decided to check out your site a bit further and I really like what you’ve created here – the recipes, the pictures, the conversation. I also live on the northern beaches. God bless and stay safe in this unusual time we are living in atm.
Thanks so much Rowe, I hope you’re staying safe! N x
How long should I cook a 3.45 kg brisket in a slow cooker
Hi Sheri, it all depends on what type of recipe you’re doing! Why don’t you try this recipe for reference https://innovate-pulse.news/slow-cooker-beef-brisket-with-bbq-sauce/%3C/a%3E N x
Nagi, I love all your recipes! Minimum effort, maximum flavour – I always consult your recipes before cooking these days. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for the great feedback Mimi! N x