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 live in the Pacific Northwest in the USA and I LOVE your recipes. I come to your site often for ideas and inspiration. Keep them coming girl!
I’m in the U.K. I don’t know if we have Block Cream Cheese. please could you tell me what it is . Thank you Nagi From Robbie.
Hi Nagi,
This is the first ever comment I’ve left on a food blog – you have left me impressed! I first used your recipe for chicken gyros and they were divine. I browse often and so I came across your biryani recipe…wow! I was born in Pakistan and your recipe brought me back. Been a while since I’ve seen a biryani recipe that closely mimics my mum’s.
You are incredible and inspiring. Keep on living your best life! I will be sticking around to see what you cook up next 🙂
Oh wow May I love hearing that the Biryani brought back fond memories!! I find traditional foods like that area always contentious – everyone has their own way of making it, and either I’m bang on or it’s “completely wrong” LOL! Makes me laugh! Glad you enjoyed the Gyros, it’s certainly a personal fave! N x
Yes, I also wondering any cookbooks for sale
Hi Irene! Believe it or, I am working on my first one NOW!! 🙂 N xx
Do you sell cookbooks
Dear Nagi,
Am from India and a mother of two fussy eaters (12 and 8). Over the past 3 years or so I’ve tried about 20-30 recipes from your blog.
Me n my family love eating healthy yummy home cooked food and often experiment with cuisines from around the world. The thing that is so unique and amazing about your recipes is that they are so yummy without being technically difficult or having an elaborate list of unobtainable ingredients. Your videos are edited to perfection and the recipe instruction and notes for substitution just so brilliant.
I present your dishes to my kids telling them that its a masterchef dish and they devour it with reverence 😀
Thank you so much for being “You” and for sharing your most precious and wonderful talent with the world. Your recipes are perfection. My kids love Dozer to bits!!
You are by far the most precious master chef this world has to offer!!
Thank you, Lots of love n God Bless you with great health always.
Thank you for a great lentil soup recipe. xo
Dear Nagi, your web site is truly amazing and i love everything about it.
Me and my family tried so many of your recipes and we are in love.
Aww thank you Violette! That’s so sweet, I am so glad you are enjoying my recipes! N x
Hi Nagi,
I wanted to know if you were planning on a hardcover cook book? Or a Patreon acct for supporters? You put so much work into this that I’m sure many would like to support you in some way. ~Mo
Dear Nagi, I am from Belgium and love your food. I wonder if you have cook books, I am still a bit old Fashion and find it more easy than e-books or Pinterest.
Hi Dear, just a question, how? Where? can I register my self to your weekly, monthly news letter for your recipes?
Hi Teresa, there’s a link to the right hand side up the top of my webpage – under the info about me 🙂
Nagi, you legend! I have just started using your recipes and I continue to high five myself for making authentic tasting dishes that rival my favourite restaurants from around the world. Thank you
Me gusta la comida china, Japonesa, oriental y Asiática
Excellent Pedro!
Hi Nagi, my boyfriend and I have been cooking your dishes as a duo since we first got together. You’re recipes are pretty much all we cook. Thanks and keep the new dishes coming!
Wahoo! That’s great! N x
Hello….I am vegetarian and would love vegetarian stuff from u.
I was battling to provide tasty, healthy and not boring vegetarian food for my family. I tried your Veggie Burgers and they are excellent. Thank you for sharing your cooking wisdom. I’m here now in front of the computer looking to find other recipes that you have shared which we vegetarians can make. the eaters in this house are converted.
Love this site. It’s the only cookbook I use for new recipes. My wife loves all of the new tastes and flavours you have introduced us to. Just wondering; my daughter loves Glass Noodles, mung bean, right out the bowl with soya and siracha. I tried stir fry but have failed miserably. No one wanted to eat the gooey lump. Glass noodles look very cool on the plate though. Could you provide a recipe with protein and veg?
Dear Nagi,
I love how I can substitute many ingredients in your recipes. I have food allergies, and with the substitutions, I am able to enjoy new ways to prepare food. Thanks!!
That’s wonderful Debbie – I’m so glad you can enjoy my recipes 🙂
I discovered “Charlie” this weekend! Thank you SO MUCH! My family and I absolutely love Asian food and we’ve been looking for a perfect Chinese stir fry recipe. Charlie is exactly what we needed! 🙂
Wahoo! You’ll be converted!
Dear Nagi
I absolutely love your blog & I totally love your food. I prepared your Lamb shank with roaring success. It is a true winner. I especially love the fact that everything is prepared from scratch. Thank you so much for creating beautiful tasty food thats not complicated.
Wahoo, that’s great to hear Antoinette! N x
Your recipes are truly amazing; every time I see something new from your posts; I try it and yes you’re right, the taste is amazing if instructions followed correctly.
Thanks so much Albert ❤️
Love the food/meals you create, Simple, fast, easy and elegant,
Thank you!
You’re so welcome Luana!
Dear Nagi
Love your website. I am often one who browse extensively before settling on something. I have to say, I often would then reference your site to check that what someone else has said is correct. Thank you!!
And thank you for your recipes – have always worked for me!