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
Love your blog, recipes are doable & so very flavorful, congratulations to you, please keep on sharing 😊
Follow hound love your recipes – can’t believe that Brent, semi finalist in masterchef 2023, is cooking his pork Belly s per yours!! I’ve done it many times and perfect!! Would love you to get the credit for tonight!
Hi, just love your recipes, we had the butter chicken last night which has become a family favourite.
can you advise what soy sauces you use? I can never get that beautiful dark colour that soy sauce brings cheers
I am just a country girl and I love turnips I put a little bacon grease in mine and have cornbread
Can you please make a banana bread recipe?
I have tried to subscribe to your site several times with no success. I received emails from you in the past but no longer.. Could you check why please. You are one of the few I subscribe to. Thanks
greetings from southern california (Garden Grove)! discovered your web site today and i’m thrilled with the contents. 25 years ago i married Ms. Japan, and i’ve never been the same guy since then – i live daily knowing that this woman could have married any man she wanted. I’m still trying to impress her with some admirable quality, like cooking. Your recipes may help me in this regard. Look forward to learning. Greg
Hi Nagi, thank you for your great work. I was in the States recently, and fell in love with grits, especially with shrimp. I can’t find anything in Aus that comes close. I would love you to try to find ingredients and cook them. Thanks
Good morning everyone, I just wanted to let you know I cooked the Beef Chow Mein last night but I Woolies and Coles no longer stock Chow Mein Noodles so I substituted as you suggested. I loved it but I have a question my husband isn’t fussed on Soy Sauce but often orders Chicken Chow Mein that has a type of gravy and a MUST for him is the crunchy noodles. Lol. Any suggestions. I sing your praises to family and friends and your book is wonderful. Regards Cathy.
Just want to say Hi ! Nagi thanks for the recipe
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Love your recipes! Thank you so much for posting~
I have saved many of the recipes to my recipetin, but now I can’t find any way to log in to access them, How do I log in?
Hi Nagi: I just discovered your blog and look forward to trying out lots of recipes. Is there some way of subscribing so one gets notice of new blogs? Thanks.
Your recipes are fab fun and a favourite of mine
HI Nagi, I have to say, since i noticed you on FB and Insta. I have been cooking your meals every week. Its taking over my own palette and the meals from Jamie Oliver too. My cooking has been always really good, but since focusing on your recipes, i have blossomed. I have 3 middle aged Columbian students at my residence and my 7 yr old son. They are all blown away of the amount of meal I produce weekly and just sublime tasting meals. I’ve gone from cooking a meal a day to cooking up to 3 seperate meals, unleashing the best taste possible and being consumed by a full occupied house. I use to buy pizza bases, sauces, stocks, now i prep, make everything in large quantities from scratch. Tonight Beef Goulash with my mashed potatoes topping. The weekend pizzas all home made along with the sauce. Your Marsala Chicken i made the other day, omg!
Thank you for sharing!!!! Use as many exclamation marks as you’d like!!! Just happened upon your blog and will be trying your recipes!!!!!
Hello, I have tried many of your recipes. Shared many with family and friends. Never disappointed. I am a retired mother of three. Grandmother to two ,so far.Animal lover and experimental cook. Came across your blog awhile ago. So lovely to see such a wide variety of dishes. Suggestions and tips. They are truly helpful. And added bonus, you believe as I do . That great tasting food ,can be fast convenient and made from fresh ingredients. I thoroughly enjoy your blog,and recipes. Keep them coming. Please
LOVE your Lo Mein recipe and I noticed your dog, Dozer. TOO CUTE. We are in the process of launching a ONE OF A KIND site for Everything for Every Pet. We are just finishing testing and it’s working great. Marketing will begin within 4 weeks. I would LOVE IT if you would post Bozer on our site. It is VERY friendly and you can find anything you are looking for any kind of pet. Email me and let me know if you join and I’ll friend you.
I love your recipes from the pictures to the breakdown of the ingredients etc. can you recommend your favorite tools for cooking also? What is your favorite knives to use ? What should we avoid using ?
Love your recipes 👍