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 live on Corsica island in France 🇫🇷
I liiiiike your web site
Best recipe I try today chocolate cake 🎂🍰🎉🔝👩🍳
Thanks so much Nathalie!! Enjoy the cake ❤️
Hi!
I was watching southern charm & they had an ’Australian private chef’ on an episode & thought it might be you 🙂 could it be!?
Thanks for all the great recipes, You’re my favorite foodie follow!
Definitely not me 😂
Hi Nagi, I want to tell you how grateful I am for all your amazing recipes. Every one of your recipes that i tried was delicious. Whenever i want to cook something I always look for it on your website first. You are truly the best chef ever. Thank you and God bless you.
Thanks so much Carmen, that’s so lovely to hear!!
Hi Nagi, I love your website, and try to make something almost every day from it. Thanks so much for your energy and radiance, love the way you introduce each recipe. Makes cooking fun and like an adventure! I never used to cook with passion, but now I do.
Thank you so much Jill, that’s so nice to hear ❤️
Hello Nagi, thanks so much for your great website and all your fantastic recipes. My sister and I have made lots of them.
I am hoping you might be able to give me help with a dinner I am planning. We are organising a dinner to raise money for our local bush fire brigade. The main course will be curries that are being made by locals but I need to make dessert to follow for about 100 people. It would be good to be able to make fairly well ahead. Any ideas you have for this would be very welcome. Cheers Mary
Hi Mary, sounds absolutely fabulous – what a kind soul you are! You want to make something that’s easy to make ahead/store and easy to serve, why not try brownies! To serve, heat them slightly and add a good scoop of ice ceam and salted caramel sauce! N x
Oh Nagi, thanks so much for that. Thats a great idea, I will worry no more. So very grateful xx
Hi Nagi I love your recipes you make everything look so easy. However hubby has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Are there any recipes you have that will help
I have try almost all your recipes and just love love them all. Thank you for making my life so much easier with all your quick and delicious recipes. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Ann ❤️
Hello,
I just wanted to say that: I love your recipes. Just looking at them makes me hungry.
Keep up the with the great recipes.
Hugs!
Thanks so much Diane ❤️
I would to write to say that I have tried your recipes and the result were successful 😀
Thank you again for this wonderful site and receipts from all around the globe.
I was inspired by your rice with kale and garlic and every my toddler (picky eater) loves it 👌🏼👍🎉
Thanks so much for the great feedback Louby ❤️
The world is full of food books, mags and blogs….I love what you do on various platforms. Recipes are ‘spunky’, achievable and full of flavour. You should be very proud.
I love that word!!! Thanks so much Grant!
Hey, fantastic stuff. Great site. Keep up the fab work!
Thanks so much Bill!
Hi Nagi, I receive your regular recipes but tried to get one today to make and couldn’t find it anywhere! It was a pasta dish with mushrooms. Can you please help. I have bought the mushrooms and Pasta just would love your recipe!
Is this the one you’re after?? https://innovate-pulse.news/creamy-mushroom-pasta/%3C/a%3E N x
WOW Love your Recipes .don’t now widths one to make first .
thank you. 🙂 from the Netherlands.
Hello from France Nagi,
Your recipes are excellent, especially the butter chicken. Thank you so much for sharing.
Greetings from Scandinavia 🙂 Perfect meal and interesting! May you always be inspired!
Thanks Dii!
The vegetable pasta was a hit with my family! Super easy and delicious! I’m going to be making more of your recipes regularly. Thank you!
That’s great to hear Toni, thanks so much for letting me know – N x
Hi! Im from vanuatu ,tried your chicken stroganoff reciep and its very delicious ..my family love it
Thanks so much for letting me know Kate!
Hello Nagi. Just to say hello. I subscribed to your website and recipes yesterday, and was curious that you live in Australia. I am Australian but live in South America, and am looking forward to trying some of the recipes I’ve been reading on your site. Thank you in anticipation. Raymond
Hi Raymond! I hope you give them a go and love them! N x
I live in Bristol U.K.
Love your recipes and Dozer.
Best recipe site ever.
Thank you so much Sue!
Hi Nagi i tried your Gourmet crackers and they are amazing! Thanks and im sure i will be giving most of your recipes a try , thanks again!
I hope you try more and love them Maya!! N x
I bet you have danced in the kitchen with Dozer!!!!! I enjoy your recipes and look, quite often, for a change in recipes. My husband is diabetic and we want to lose weigh. I know you are not a calorie counter (from your blog. We still can use your recipes just knowing the spices that make food so wonderful. Yes, keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for the feedback Kay!