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
From an Accountant to Australian’s most popular recipe queen…. Simply Brilliant!
Hi Nagi, Love your recipes (and Dozer evenmore!) You are my first ‘go to recipe’ blog. Unfortunately, I have to modify some of your recipes since I have health problems
(Hashimoto thyroiditis and Osteoarthritis) but I am still following your recipes as best as I can. So thanks a million for sharing your talent. XX Shri
Your apple crumble is a favourite of my children and grand children. If I look for a recipe I always open tin eats. Thank you.
All these foods look sooo mouth-watering, especially the vanilla cupcakes! I can’t wait to make them.
Hi Nagi.. I live in Malaysia and have been a big fan of yours for awhile. Can I please know if you can tell me where I can buy your cook book? I tried Amazon but they don’t ship to Malaysia
Hi Nagi, I just found your blog today when searching for easy apple muffins. I’m not much of a cook, but my muffins looked exactly like yours at the end! I’m so glad I found you, and I can’t wait to try some other recipes.
Do you have a cookbook? Do you have a receipe for chicken enchiladas?
Hi just found your website when I was looking for a recipe on lemonade scones. I found yours andI made them so easy and tasty. They are for church morning tea. Many thanks
Nagi,
Thank you , your crumpet recipe is perfect, too perfect as I have to make so many, our butter and honey consumption has escalated🙀.I make three times recipe in Thermomix, cook and store @ndhope they last a few days.
Other recipes are all yummy and work, thank you.
Congratulations my friend. I feel like a friend, as I have been with you on your blog for a very long time. Wishing you and DOZER a very good and exciting time in your lives. We in the USA look forward to your cookbook.
Hello Nagi, I’ve ordered 4 books for myself and family. I can’t wait to see it. I just love all of your recipes. Had the Vietnames chicken salad last night – 5 stars.
CONGRATULATIONS NAGI!
I received your email and instantly ordered your ”Dinner”!
Thanks for working so hard in order that I may eat your delicious foods. xxoo
I follow your recipes as my gold standard for all of my cooking. The recipes are well presented without all the ” long story line about the authors summer vacation etc, that most sites have”, Thank you … I do have a question. In the zucchini bread recipe can i sub out the milk for Oat/coconut milk, please advise …. rob in Ottawa Canada
Nagi. You are my constant go to recipe lady.
Your recipes are delicious and a pleasure to prepare.
I can’t manage without you!!!!!
Thank you.
Every time I go to find a recipe for any item there is always one from your blog and I go straight to it, every single thing i have made from your recipes has turned out perfect. thank you so much!
I am loving your recipes and advice
Love your recipes
Hi just wanted to say me and my partner have been making a lot of your recipes and theyre super easy and helpful for students too! tysm <333
Hi Nagi, I think you’re a good cook and I really like your sense of humour. You seem a nice person. God bless you.
Soo looking forward to getting your cook book but how do I pre order it?
Nagi do you have any idea of the cost of your book in the U.S. I have a huge number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and wonder how many I will be able to afford to buy for them or just let the older ones pass it down as a family heirloom. lol
Hi Barbara, I’m in the same boat here in England, four children, two nieces and a goddaughter. I’m hoping the book will be out in time for Christmas here but might need to save up for then all.