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
Hello Nagi. I’m in the south part of the UK. It’s February, raining, grey and miserable but HEY I’ve just made a batch of THE BEST naan breads thanks to you. Just as you described – they’re chewy and delicious and soo easy to make. I’m so happy I have discovered you 🙏🥰
Hi Nagi.
My thoughts are with you.
Dozer will be missed by all of us who have shared his journey, antics and presence in your posts.
Don’t stop posting your amazing recipes, but maybe take some time out.
Loosing your best mate, sous chef and dog safe scrap demolisher is a reminder to love and cherish every moment you have together.
Bless you Nagi and our great mate Dozer.
Hey Nagi, (and team presumably) Thank you so much for your recipes! I left home not knowing how to cook, and your effort has almost single-handedly built me into the main cook for my wife and baby. Thank you, thank you. Andrew from Auckland, NZ
I love what you do, on so many levels Nagi. Your recipes, Dozer, your food bank……I think you’re amazing. I live in Hobart, Tasmania.
I have had 3 Golden Retrievers in my adult life. (I wasn’t able to have dogs when I was growing up)
I have also had a black Labrador, who sadly went over the Rainbow Bridge a year ago.
Thinking of you while you are going through this terrible time in your life. Take care. We love you.
Thoroughly enjoy your recipes and instruction videos!
Bloody delicious too!
Nagi you are my hero. I love your generosity with all the details on your recipes, Recipe Tim Meals your support of vulnerable people your love to all of us fans but most of all how you gave shared your beautiful Dozer with us .i am so sad for you both as Dozer’s health is failing , I have been there many times with my cats, praying for you both and treasuring your memories. God bless you Nagi
Dear Nagi and your Dear and loving Dozer,
I live in Naples ,Fl.I found your web site years ago at Christmas time. I have followed your journey and have truly enjoyed it.What a beautiful relationship you and Dozer have .He will be in your heart forever. Prayfully and with Love , Anne
Dear Nagi and Dozer your emails fill me with delight. I simply love Dozer. I have a gorgous furry grandson called Moa who is a Swiss Mountain dog cross Rottweiler. He belongs to my son Simon and his lovely Korean wife Kim and I just adore him. I also love your recipes and when I don’t know what to cook I go straight to your website. I am Coeliac so just change the flour to my g/f flour and soy sauce to Tamara etc so no problem. If you have any good g/f recipes I would be very keen to see them. Thinking of you at this critical time for Dozer and yourself and prayers will be said to comfort you dear Nagi. With my love Yvonne
Thank you ! Nagi, I love your recipes and would love to see you cooking them. Please, any
chance ?
Josephine.
Hi, has the sweet & sour sauce in your recipes changed. The one I remember making didn’t have oyster or Worcestershire sauce and I think it had five spice in it. Am I right in thinking this? If so can I please have that recipe again. Thank you xxx
I have a complaint 8-).
Since I found your excellent recipies my wife and daughters
Will no longer cook. I tell them I follow your recipies. They tell me great keep it up
Hi Nagi, Thank you so much for all of your wonderful efforts. My 12 son Ollie and I love trying out your recipes. He loves pouring over your recipes and finding new dishes to try. He was recently asked who his favourite celebrity was and without any hesitation he replied ‘Nagi, from recipetineats.’
Just made the Coconut Lemon cake. Very disappointed in the height of the cake, it has not risen in the baking and looks flat. For a 4 egg cake thought I had thought be larger i.e. in height as I used correct sized tin
I love your recipes and I love your kind heart! You are amazing!
Made your coconut rice following your instructions to the letter & it was absolutely perfect, so good & so easy.
Do you have as good a recipe for just plain boiled rice?
Nagi, I love your general tsos chichen recipe, although I add some vegetables (pan seared red peppers and caramelized onions) directly into the mix. I would love it if you could include measurements in the recipe.
It’s been several months since I’ve checked the internet for recipes. When you and Dozer’s picture popped up while searching for a good fritatta it was like coming home to long time friends! Hello Nagi; I’ve missed you and your delicious recipes and good humor. Thanks for always being there when I need you. It’s like coming home.
Nagi, I just made your Beef Burrito for lunch and had extra for 2 more meals. Loved it. Arigato!
noooooo i didndty mean it
I am Filipino and love to cook for family and friends. What is the title of your cookbook?