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 received the new cookbook today. It’s so beautifully presented and so many great recipes I don’t know what to cook first!
Thanks Nagi.
Are your oven temperatures for a normal or fan oven, please
Cookbook arrived, and is already in use. Thank you! I love it, and my entire family loves Dozer. We went through the book to find his pictures first! Thank you Nagi!
I love your recipes and Dozer!! I must get your cookbook! Maybe you can come to the States, specifically to Kentucky! The Food Network would love having you as a guest on one of their shows!
Yay “Dinner” arrived! So happy! Thanks Nagi – you’re an absolute inspiration! I started cooking a couple of years ago and you’re my go to every night for dinner. And I really mean every night 😊 Thanks for the recipes, the “why’s” and the videos – I’m getting high fives all round!
Nagi’s pretty awesome isn’t she!
Easy delicious food. So good.
Good, clean, honest food.
Love your cookbook. Thank you for your amazing efforts and integrity. It really shows. I have a question about Canola oil. I normally use olive or macadamia oil – can they be used instead of Canola?
Love the Cookbook 😍
Question: Where is the Nutritional Info for the cookbook recipes?
Cooking for Type 1 diabetics means that carb counting (doesn’t need to be low carb – I just need to how MANY carbs) is pretty important.
Your website recipes provide this information and it is soo helpful and I appreciate it so much😄
Will there be any autographed copies of this new book.
Excited to try your meals,daughter showed me your blog
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your journey with us! Your recipes and explanations are truly the best! Just pre-ordered from Canada.
I read your comment about measurements. In Australia, a tablespoon is equal to 20 ml whereas in Canada a tablespoon is 15 ml. Do you use the larger tablespoon in your recipes. Thanks.
Hello My Aussie Friend! I really consider you a friend, as I spend so much time on your website. You and Dozer frequently make my day! So excited, I pre-ordered your cookbook and will look forward to getting it in Feb 2023 as a sort of late Valentine’s Day gift to myself.
Take care, be well, be happy
Susie
Hi Nagi
Received your cookbook today! It’s absolutely beautiful! I love the QR feature to view the recipe video! I can see all the work that you put in! Thank you so much! I just love it!
Love ya!
Stephanie
SO EXCITING! Hot off the press, my stunning recipe book was just delivered.
CONGRATULATIONS Nagi –
“DINNER” way exceeded expectation!
A huge fan, I have enjoyed being part of the journey with you and can’t wait to start cooking!
Dinner cookbook was just delivered! Very excited!!!
I just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving from Canada and tell you how much I appreciate you. I never liked cooking because I felt it was too complicated and my life is so busy but I now have a new house with a beautiful kitchen that I love spending time in. However I was still faced with the issue of not knowing what to make and not knowing how to do it! One day while searching for quick dinner receipts I stumbled upon you and my life changed. Your recipes are amazing, align perfectly with my food preferences and are easy to make thanks to your amazing guidance. This blog is so well done, it’s like having the best cooking lesson every day! And I love Dozer! I have a Finnegan lol.,,,,he’s my little 8 month Havanese puppy!! Anyway I sincere thank you from a total strange on the other side of the world whose life you make better every day!! ♥️
Hi Nagi, I made your lamb kofta recipe last night. Totally delicious and I had everything in my cupboard already. I made simple rotis last night but will be doing your flatbread today for the leftovers!
Hi, I am still loving your recipes and regularly cook something from your website.
Sitting with a slice of chocolate cake, so dark, and moist and delicious.
I didn’t bake it in 2 rounds, I used 1 large baking dish. I am so impressed with it. I didn’t ice it, I don’t really like icing, and butter is getting expensive!
We love it with ice cream, or whipped cream. But I am dreaming of hot custard to warm up with. We’ve had a lot of wind and rain this week and I’m craving comfort food.
Looking forward to more delicious food, Dot
Made your CinnamonSwirl cake -everyone loved it.
Hi Nagi, love your recipes, can they be adapted for an air fryer oven.
I’m wondering that too. Especially. The oven baked garlic chicken…