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
please add me to your blog email list. Also any free Asian recipes. Love your site.
Love your recipes been cooking them for years, only now to find out you are almost a local, I thought you were in the US. Just a little request, some more vegan options would be great. I have a vegan niece.
There are many beef stock recipes on the Internet but yours is by far the clearest, most well explained out there and I’m excited to make it today. I also appreciate that you give so many method options (stovetop, oven, slow cooker) as well as time options and how to make the most of each.
Hi Nagi I had a delicious fish Curry at the Singaporean Cricket Club. No idea if Goan or Sira Lankan be are they very different in flavour. Thank you
Hi Nagi you’ll have to forgive me, I’m new to this electronic stuff but I felt the need to tell you that I’m addicted to you,Dozer&your recipe’s. thanks for what you do
Nagi, I am just thanking you for SO many fabulous recipes. I have about 10 sites I cook from regularly, and I think yours is my favorite. I live in the SF Bay Area in California and have turned many of my friends on to Recipe Tin Eats. You’re an outstanding chef and recipe developer!!!!! And I have a Lab too – love Dozer!
This evening i cooked Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang) – my friend shared your link and i decided to tried it. It was YUMMYLICIOUS!!!! Thank you for the recipe.
I am stuck on which air fryer I should buy. Live single but sometimes cook for family.
I love your recipes.
thank you. 💕
Hi Nagi, I Absolutely love all the recipes I’ve made, I can’t believe not only the variety but the sheer amount of recipes available for free! Brilliant work, I love it so much!
Hi Nagi. Love your recipes have a folder on phone especially designated to Tin Eats, sad thing is I’m not getting recipes to my email. Is it possible to fix cheers
I believe your email was hacked. Got an email saying I won a drill from ACE Hardware.
Hi Nag, I just found you on YouTube and went to your blog for the crusty no knead bread. Made it this morning for my family (in laws included) and they all loved it!! Just went through your blog and recipes look great! I am a SAHM (stay at home mom) and always looking for get recipes to switch it up but sometimes it is hard to find ones that work or don’t use crazy ingredients or flavors that just aren’t practical for everyday. Can’t wait to dive into more recipe reading and making!
Hi Nagi, absolutely love your work, thankyou. Just a quick one, when you say ‘çheddar’ cheese, do you mean plastic cheese slices/block or the real deal like Cracker Barrel, Mersey Valley or Mainland. I’m looking at your queso dip recipe and cheesy arancini balls. I never buy plastic cheese except for burgers.
Thanks a mil
Sarah
Real deal cheese. Always! And vintage cheddar is the go as it has way more flavour.
Would love a recipe for fig and nut or date and nut slice like served in cafes please.
Bought you book. It’s fantastic.
Hi Nagi. Can you show us how to make the best arancini balls please. I always have trouble
Hi Nagi, just wanted to say i absolutely love your book and have made so much out of it. My family loved the recipes so much that I’ve bought books for all of them as well. I love how laid back you and dozer are and how simple and delicious your recipes are – thank you!!!
I would appreciate if you could give the measurements in Grams for Choux Pastey. Cups are very tricky
Hello Nagi! I was looking for an easy flatbread recipe and came across your site. Your food and cooking philosophy is right on point with mine. The flatbread was… Wow! Thank you, Nagi!