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
38 degrees here. What to have that’s delicious and gets me out of the kitchen quickly? Nagi ‘s San Choy Bow… Absolutely superb. Thankyou!
It’s 38 here too!!!! Good idea! N x
I am so pleased to find Xmas ideas so beautifully presented. Thank you. I am going to try the Xmas salmon and cookies. Will get back to you re family reactions. The taste experience is big in my family!! Merry Xmas
Wanted to tell you – I love your recipes so far!! Thanks for teaching me how to boil rice – and make the best chicken fingers ever! My family is in your debt =-)
Your Lentil & Eggplant Salad is a winner! Thank you.
Just came upon site. Anxious to starting trying some of the recipes.
What an amazing collection of recipes! My problem is deciding what I want to make first. Thank you for this site.
I would love to be updated via email
Sure! Just join the free email list here: https://wellness-better.today/%3C/a%3E N x
want to try your recipes
I just found your site googling ways to keep chicken breasts tender, and I am hooked. Can’t wait to try the recipes. Thank you for inspiring me to cook again!
Your Christmas Salmon recipe is superb and your detailed preparation instructions make it achievable for a lover of simple ways to entertain.
Thank you
You are most welcome! N x
Hi Nagi
Have cooked your tai fried rice
Recently which we enjoyed so much and therefore cook8ng it again this evening.
Just out of interest do you add ginger or is there a reason not to?
I did chicken and rice recipe.Followed all directions.Gross.Chicken bland .Rice still hard.I spent money on this sounded good.Not so .!Very disappointing!All went in garbage!.
I love your recipes. This is the third one I am going to try – the spicy chili chicken is a go-to for me
Hi just wondering with your tip re: velvet chicken can you coat with Bi Carb ahead of time and then once I have rinsed and patted dry can I then marinate for a few hours or must it be done just prior to marinating & cooking?
Awesome !! Will make it today
I recently used your Mexican Fiesta recipes to cater a party at home for 30 people. I could not have done it without you! Thanks very much.
P.S I’d love to know where you came up with the name RecipeTinEats/what it means
Hi Nagi, we are missing you and your new recipes for us to try.
Hope you and Dozer are well and still enjoying getting the recipes ready for the new cookbook.
I tried an Israeli hummus at a friends place and I can’t find a recipe, any ideas what is the secret ingredient in it ?
Thanks
Tes recettes sont vraiment incroyable…. Désolé je parle français du Québec 🙏
Your Recipe is perfect
Merci Mario ! Je suis contente que mes recettes te plaisent. Pas besoin de s’excuser de parler une autre langue ! Toutes les langues sont les bienvenues ici avec l’aide de Google Translate !! -Nx
Hello from Canada 😀
I found your blog last night, love it so far! Making your lasagna for company tomorrow.
Hi Nagi.
I’m making a large Tiramasu
cake, using lady fingers in a regular baking dish (13-by-9-inch) for a Xmas party. How do I put a final chocolate type glaze (using Agar-agar.) on the top.
I dislike gelatine powder
Hope to hear from you soon.
cheers
Hans
When is your cookbook coming out? In time for Christmas??
Hi Elena – in time for Christmas 2022 – not this year! N x