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
Hi Nagi, thank you for the chicken Biriyani recipe. I am making it for dinner tonight. The chicken is marinating as we speak. Love to cook & really enjoy the ease & explanation in your recipes. Thank you
Tanya x
Woo hoo that’s great Tanya!! I am happy you are enjoying the recipes!! N x
My Daughter told me about your website & I’m sure I will be checking it out from now
Happy Easter Nagi!
Do you have a link so that I can follow your recipes you post? Do you have an Instagram blog? I think your recipes are awesome and simple. :))
Happy Easter to you Linda! I am on IG @recipe_tin and you can sign up via email here and you will get all the updates and posts from my website!! N x
Hello! I recently found your blog when searching for a dish and I’m so glad! It was delicious and when I saw that you have a golden (my old man is 9) as well?? SOLD. Can’t wait for your cookbook! Please say hi to Dozer for me!
Dozer says hi to you Brigitte!! x
This is just a gratitude message. I simply go to TinEats for any recipe and i’m looking for these. Don’t even bother looking anywhere else. Congrats Nagi your recipes work almost by magic every time! Today I’m making your hummus & I have your Pad Thai ingredients & recipe on standby for any drop in weekend visitors. Happy Easter & many thnx! BTW I’m in Australia- so your recipe tips re brands etc are great too!
Hello, Nagi, I’ve just subscribed to RTE. I was born and raised in Sydney (North Epping) but now live in New Zealand with my ‘kiwi’ husband. I’ve just copied out your recipe for Pide and was wondering if you knew of any Turkish supermarkets here at all?
Hi Nagi-
Thanks so much for all this hard work you put out here. I’m a pretty accomplished cook, nothing on your level, but I love many many of your recipes and make them often. I especially love the Asian recipes, I have an adopted son from Vietnam and try hard to expose him to as much of his native culture as I can. Yummy yum and greetings from Massachusetts USA!
Hi Nagi!
It suddenly occurred to me one day recently, that I am not receiving your regular emails any more?! I’ve had a look a couple of times on your website when I’ve remembered, to see where to sign up again / subscribe but I can’t find it. Please help!!!! I literally cook your recipes every single week and while I have a whole book of your printed out recipes to refer to, I loved reading your new ideas and catching up with Dozer.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my message and point me in the right direction!
Happy Easter! And I hope that you have a wonderful, food-rich weekend! X
Hi! I am 14, and about to start my food blog… any tips? When did you start recipe tin eats? Also, does food blogging (when you get really good at it like you) earn enough to sustain a good lifestyle without another source of income?
Thank you so much.
From Rosie
Hi Rosie! Congrats on starting your very own blog …that’s amazing at your age! I started RTE in 2014 and yes you can make a living out of it, but it takes a LOT of hard work and a bit of luck as well! I have a website to help food bloggers if you want to read more: http://www.foodbloggerscentral.com/. It’s got tips and details that I wish I had known when I started!! Good luck with it! N x
He’ll Nagi, I want to thank you for publishing the vanilla cake made with Japanese technique. I made it and it out great. Please Nagi, can I double the recipe?. Thank you.
Some readers have doubled it successfully Beatrice but it takes a very large mixer bowl to do that. I think it’s safer to make 2 separate batches! N x
when was your blog started?
Hi Maddie – I started in 2014! N x
Hi Nagi,
I live your recipe, they are great!!
Also I love music you have chosen for your recipe video, how can I find music??
I tried to shazam, but couldnt find any..
Could you please, tell me how can I find music??especially recipe video “”Café de Paris butter – sauce for steak”.
I make blueberry and chocolate chip muffins every Sunday to eat for week I use 1 recipe and half it to get 12 small blueberry and 12 chocolate very good plus use Whey protein powder in them
Amazing food always! I follow you on Insta and always inspired by your cooking! Thanks for sharing
I enjoy your site and your recipes. However, here in Israel I often am not able to find some common ingredient’s. Do you have recipes for Hoisin sauce and Worcestershire sauce? I can buy but not use (religion) oyster sauce so it is not an option. Thank you for your time
Eleanor
Hi, I was at my parents and tried the tenderloin pork recipe with garlic and honey, your instructions were perfect and it turned out delicious, my Mum loved it so much she wanted to try it herself so i sent her a link., thank you Nagi, love to Dozer he looks loved and loving
I am glad you all liked it Andy!! N x
Must say am impressed and so is the Fam. Knowing your tastes now(I love strong flavours) sometimes I do a cheeky tweak but not often. LOVE your blog and recipes thankyou so much!
I am happy you are enjoying my recipes Philippa! N x
Your recipes are so easy to follow and everything that I’ve tried has been so good. Honestly, even though I am Korean your Korean food looks so much better than mine does. Haha. 🙂 Thank you so much!!
Oh wow Justine! That is so nice of you to say!! N x
I cook everything from scratch for my family, and have always found your recipes reliable and delicious. The explanatory notes in particular are excellent! You’re always my first port of call if I’m looking for a guide to something, so thank you!
Nagi I think you better check out this one and see just how popular your recipes are. Mum’s who cook & Bake.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/308017262940338/permalink/1320228938385827/?comment_id=1320404171701637&reply_comment_id=1320412391700815
Hi Nagi! Thank you for all your wonderful recipes. Have cooked nothing but your food for about 2 years. Your videos mean there is no excuse not to try something new! Had a cracking mexican casserole tonight. Can’t wait for the cookbook