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 just found you, Nagi….I tried the baked chicken thighs & gravy recipe. I must say WOW! I had thighs & all ingredients on hand. I did tweak it a bit from the start; I am in Arizona, w/ outside temps of 116° @ 6pm. I cannot use my oven. Therefore, I did everything in your recipe but put it all into Mom’s OLD Westinghouse Slow Cooker. I know it’s not as fast, but totally delicious. ..Not crispy, but oh so tender…, over rice… with a side of coleslaw.
When we are no longer living in an oven, I plan to do this again… your easy & faster dinner.
I love Golden retrievers.dozer doesn’t look like he doze much he’s very alert looking love your recipes
Son in law owns culinary arts school wife designs HMR for a chain of stores so pressures on always on in the kitchen.Green curry everyone asks for. No always asks for, even grandkids who hate everything.I am the silent one in the kitchen but love to cook and you and your recipes
quite and relax me from the stresses of life and just want to say thanks.
👍🏾👍🏾 From Montreal, Canada!!
I love this site! So many amazing recipes from around the world! I specifically love your step by step instructions and your short but very to-the-point videos. I can’t wait to try your Doner Recipe next!
You’re going to LOVE it Rosember!!! N x
Hi Nagi, have been follow I g you for a long time now and never disappointed.Made the fish fingers and they were awesome. Loved the deep fried made bars comment as Scottish.😄 Thanks for all your recipes I absolutely love them.
First time for me…I have NEVER felt the need to praise a website or blogger but you are the VERY BEST i have ever run across. Thank you for sharing your talents and down-to-earth recipes!!!
Just love your recipes. I’m no cook but since I found your website and receive your regular emails with such wonderful recipes with brilliant instructions I am more confident to try cooking as never before and that’s saying something as I’m in my late 70s. Thank you so much Nagi.
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It looks like I may have found what I have been looking for. It looks great. At 81yo , still in good health, I have recently taken a interest in cooking.
Hi Nagi, just found you today, while pondering what on earth to cook for a hungry household ! Made your moussaka, it turned out fabulously. The way you set out the recipe was so helpful, and honestly relaxing. It was a joy. I’ll be coming back for sure. Thank you so much for making my evening so easy and happy people all round 💚
Thank you for sharing your recipes, which I just discovered. I made your meatloaf yesterday and it was delicious. It was also an easy and fun recipe. I enjoyed your descriptions and accompanying photos. I also enjoyed reading about your history and love for your dog. Thank you again for being you and I look forward to cooking more of your lovely recipes.
I just found your webpage after searching for Huli Huli chicken (after seeing it on a tv cooking show). I then saw your galbi recipe and thought “where would I buy that cut in Sydney?” As I thought you were in the US. I was SO EXCITED when I read “Eastwood Sydney”. Cant wait to try your recipes!
I just found you, I am so glad…I usually take my « recettes » in Ricardo, and You are a very nice change…
I really love your recipes. becasue of you I am back to enjoying cooking. Love Dozer,.
That’s lovely to hear Shirley, I truly appreciate it – thanks so much!! N x
Love your recipes! Dozer is adorable!
I’ve turned on several people to your site. Keep up the great work!
I’m so glad you’re loving them Pat – thanks so much! N x
You are my go to website when I need inspiration and new ideas when I feel the need for something new. I have told so many people about your fabulous recipes here in Vancouver! Keep the great ideas coming.
Thanks Gillian! So glad you enjoy my recipes! – Nxx
Hi Nagi, whenever I’m looking for something different to cook I go straight to your site. I have never been dissapointed with the results of the recipes I follow. Keep up the great work!
Hi Nagi,
Would love to see you do a “Carribean week”. Your version, Jerk chicken, rice and peas, fried plantains, Jamaican beef patties etc…all paired with your mango ice cream for desert?…maybe a great cocktail? 🙂 Carribean has so many options and spins by region and can be so amazing when done right.
Thanks and I hope you are having a great weekend 🙂
Holly x
Love your recipes….but several years ago, when I first discovered your website it was written by a mother who been asked by her daughter(s?) to write her recipes down for them because, growing up, they were uninterested in her cooking. Are you that daughter and was that your mother? If I remember correctly, they lived in Western Australia but not Sydney.
Hi Nagi,
I enjoy seeing the recipes that you share. They are very creative and mouthwatering. I’m looking forward to trying the prawn stir fry. Dozer is quite cute, too.
I loved your lemon tart recipe. I am lactose intolerant and wonder if I can substitute a good quality hard margarine for the butter