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 have just discovered your site, Nagi. I can not wait to make some of your delicious sounding recipes. Thank you in advance.
I hope you love them Sharon, love to know what you think once you try some!! N x
Working full time makes you poor. I am a widow, and can barely pay rent with over 39 years on the job. I like your dog, but am a cat lover.
Use your recipes all the time.Love everyone of them.Thank you .
Thanks so much Betty!! N x
Hi Nagi! As someone who cooks a lot and rarely makes the same recipe twice, I just wanted to tell you that you have become one of my go-to’s when looking for recipes. Your recipes are BY FAR the most consistent with guaranteed results of anywhere on the internet or in cookbooks. Just wanted to say thanks and keep up the great work!
Thanks SO much Mara, I love hearing what people think of my recipes!! ❤️ N x
Hello there. You have most of my favorite food on your blog, just love it^^I’ll be visiting often. Have a nice day
Thanks so much Flavia!! N x
Hello! Just wanted to say, your recipes got me through lockdown, I was using one a week with big smiles from all of my house mates.
A very big thank you, Nagi!!
Oh I love hearing this Joe – I hope you’re staying safe!! N x
i have been making gyoza with different ingredients trying to get a flavor profile i really liked, and yours is my favorite and now ” go to ” recipe. very nice, thank you !
Hi Nagi and thank you for your delicious recipes! I was thrilled to see one for rotolo, since as you indicate it’s not much known outside of Italy. I have pivoted to online classes since I cannot travel to Italy and want to offer a class on rotolo. But I have no pictures and yours are fabulous. I was wondering if you would allow me to use one of your photos and of course give credit to you for it? The one with the rotolo in the pan, finished, would be awesome to feature. Thank you for considering this request.
Hi Paula, I’m flattered but please do not use my images. Thanks again for checking – N x
I totally respect your wish. I will not use your images. If you decide otherwise in the future, I would be happy to pay.
Your site has been a lifesaver during the lockdown. You have given me great meal ideas for my family and I have enjoyed cooking them. Great, easy directions . You are amazing
Will give your recipes a go!
Your recipes are bomb! Love your Insta videos!
I tried your best ever vanilla cake last week, and really was the best ever!! Was gone in less than 24 hours:)
Thank you
I’m so thankful I found your website. I’m becoming such a fan. The first recipe I made of yours was the Christmas salmon. OMG!! It just knocked the socks off of everyone. The I made the Cabbage & Carrot Thoran-style Indian Salad just because the colors were so beautiful and I’m trying to use different flavors in my cooking. Agan it was soooooo delicious and I don’t even like cabbage!
I’m going to try your Shaksouka recipe next.
Love , love your site. Once in awhile it might help to show a basic cooking technique…. you have some beginners out here… for example… what is a good way to dice an onion, what knives do you use..?? Your recipes are great, an educational component would put you over the top in my opinion!! Keep up the good work!!
Hey Nagi,
I also grew up in Australia and have now been living in Germany the last 5 years. We’re in a pretty tight lockdown now for the last 4 months and your recipes have been both keeping me sane and also killing my ever-lasting homesickness for Australasian fusion and new generation flavours!
Big thanks from Berlin! <3
I have cooked home grown grass fed slow roast lamb, shoulder and leg on 4 occasions. Always a winner. Thank you. Now for the beef recipes.
Just to let you know! Whole family is now baking your “no knead” breads. Real enjoyment!!!!! A real treat for a final touch to weeknight dinner. Experimenting with artesian loaf using malt barley syrup and another with onion powder. YUM and soooo easy. Keep the recipes coming. THANKS SOOO MUCH
I’ve always been a foodie cooking since I can remember. your blogs are my continuing education.
Thank you so much.
Thank you SO much Wayne, that’s so nice of you! N x
Hello, I love, love, LOVE! Your recipes, my family would like to swap us over and be your test subjects, sorry doggy, looks like you’d end up with a poor second following rather than creating.
Anyhoo! My reason for linking to you is to ask if you’d used Sumak in any recipe?
Keep cooking up a storm!
Marianne and co x
Love your recipes … thank you Nagi.. happy days ..
Thanks so much Kerry! 😘
I’m always using google to search for new ideas for meals – especially if they’re budget friendly! I pretty much always cook almost everything from scratch. In my searches I repeatedly found myself landing on a recipe from recipetineats.. These days – I usually just come straight here! Thank you for what you do x
Oh that’s amazing to hear Cath, thanks so much for taking the time to let me know, I love hearing what people think of my recipes 🥰