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 stumbled across your blog searching for a delicious quiche recipe. I look forward to finding many vibrant recipes with every day ingredients from your repertoire. Thanks for sharing your story and passion for food, Nagi.
You’re so welcome Vanessa, that’s very kind of you!
I love your recipes and i made a lot of them. Made noodles and Rice i cannot miss your recipes anymore so thanks
Wahoo, thanks so much Elly!
Have read through some recipes can’t wait to try.
I hope you love them Angela!
Hi Nagi, I’ve been a big fan of your recipes since when I had accidentally found this blog last year. Your creations are always easy to follow and full of ideas – and – tasty!
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback Hiromi – N x
Thank you so much for the recipes I
Hi Nagi,
Love your recipes and I too am a dog/cat lover!
Say, I am trying to find a baked chicken tortilla with a nummy cumin sauce recipe you had posted but can’t find it now.
Can you please tell me where it is?
Great recipes!!
Susan
Hi Susan, was it this now you were after? https://innovate-pulse.news/oven-baked-chicken-quesadillas/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Hi Nagi,
No it isn’t but I found it! It’s this one:
https://innovate-pulse.news/white-chicken-enchiladas/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> Thank you very much!
Very easy and delicious receipes.Thanku so much cherie
Thanks so much for the compliment Cherie!
I just made your Beef Stroganoff and put it over Penne pasta.
My son and I really loved it. He said it was the best he had ever had. Thanks.
Also thanks for pointing out that a cup varies in size. I can always default back to metric,
I’m so glad you loved it Larry!
I see you love dogs in your recipes. By chance do you also have cat recipes?
ps: big fan of dog dumplings
Hi Bary, sorry no cat recipes!
I loved your chicken
Thanks so much Marjorie!
Hi Nagi, Just wanted to say I love your recipes. I don’t bother with any other websites anymore! And I love that you are based in Aus (I’m from Melb) and can recommend products that I can pick up from my local supermarket 🙂
Hi Nagi, I must tell you how much I love Recipe Tin Eats – and I was delighted to discover that you are based in Australia. Every time my partner and I want to cook something, we now defer to Recipe Tin Eats! Thank you for a wonderful and inspiring blog. xo
Oh that’s so nice to hear Jacqui – thanks so much!!
Hi, Nagi! I just discovered you here so I haven’t tried any of you recipes yet, but I am certainly going to! Besides having a love for food in common, you and I both have adorable sweet wonderful golden retrievers! Aren’t they the best!?
Hi Martha, dogs seriously ARE the best!! I hope you love the recipes if you give them a go – N x
Hi Nagi.
I’m ex Corporate Finance as well (the “old HongKong and Shanghai Bank then Citibank), now retired and came across your blog and amazing recipes.
Getting cold here in Scotland so going to try your Thick and Creamy Broccoli Soup tonight together with home made sourdough bread.
Looking forward to trying many more.
Thanks.
Enjoy Bob, I hope you love them ❤️
Loved reading your post. I love Indian food, Japanese, Mexican etc. I can’t eat anything with gluten, but can replace gluten free ingredients into meals . 😍
Yes there are definitely subs that you can use in my recipes, I hope you enjoy them Kimberly!
I think your recipes are the best I’ve tried- I found all the dishes are guaranteed to be good. If anything is linked to you, I trust it’ll be great. Thanks for sharing and help making me a great cook for my family 🙂 also, you seem like a really nice person!
Hi Nagi
Been cooking for 40+ years never was satisfied with that dish. Saw your recipe and printed in the hopes that I finally found one I like, Will let you know how it turns out. Once I get to store don’t have some ingredient. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Nagi for your great recipes and the cut to the chase descriptions. I have your site bookmarked as the first place to go for recipes and ideas! They’ve all been delicious. Also thanks for the link to the Japanese recipes from your mom. I was born in Japan too but raised in the US so I can’t read Japanese therefore your mom’s site in English has been wonderful.
That’s great to hear Mary, thanks to much for the awesome feedback ❤️
Hi Nagi,
I have been using your recipes for the last couple of months and each recipe has turned out spot on!
Loving the details you have about the ingredients and footnotes on recipes. You have so much knowledge about food. Thank you for sharing them with us! I can’t wait for your ALL your cookbooks to come out. x
Would like to access your blog, how do I do that
Hi Deirdre, you’re on it! My blog is my website 🙂
I am excited to find so many Indian recipes.
never ever had Indian food till now
love love my new Indian niece’ food…and you !
Oh that’s great! – N x
I just luv luv your food it makes me happy. Could you please compile all your fab recipes into a hardcover book.
Hi Pamela, I do have a cookbook on the card for next year 🙂