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’ve always been considered a good cook but then I got sick for a very long and couldn’t cook. I’ve been following you. My food was always midwestern us food. I’m ready to try yours. Slow at first but I’ll. Get in to it full swing.I live swf so I’m warm too.
Hi Nagi I love your website and always find so much inspiration and delicious recipes 😋 Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Have tried a number of your Asian recipes… ALL have been spot on! And I’ve made them many times over. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Best site ever – Thank you so much!!!!
I was wondering if you have any cookbooks I can purchase? If so which one includes the chicken and peanut sauce recipe? Thanks
Hi Gretchen, I don’t have any physical books just yet – but I plan on releasing one next year 🙂 N x
Hello, I am a first time reader. So far I love your life story! Thank you for sharing your life and your amazing recipes. I am trying your slow cooker carnitas today. Been in the slow cooker for a couple of hours now, the aroma….oh the aroma. Making homemade pinto beans, black bean salsa, and some chipotle crema to go with. It’s taco night!
hi Nagi
love your recipes. you have become my ‘go to’ whether I’m looking for inspiration or I know what I want but have no clue how to make it. Thank you
I LOVE you Nagi! Even if I never prepared your recipes, just viewing your beautiful and interesting website would be worth it big time!
I am recommending your site to lots of people.
Thank you, you’re super!
Hi Nagi just found your recipe for corn bread, (which my husband would like for me to make today) unfortunately I don’t have corn meal, but do have jiffy corn meal. Could I substitute?
Hi Celia, is it Jiffy corn muffin mix? If so, it won’t be suitable in this recipe as it already has a number of added ingredients in it that would affect the recipe. N x
Hi Nagi, found you when I was looking up a curry sauce recipe. Yum!
You are the best. Just realized today that I was making a carnitas recipe and that it was from you. I now associate your website with my good recipes. It is my favorite website. The tips and videos are beyond grea;, beyond excellent. Also, love Dozer! Thanks making it all available online without having to jump hoops to get the recipes.
Interesting ads too–today was Chicken coop. .
Finally…. a food blog that is real and relatable. Thank you! Your recipes are a breath of fresh air. As a wife, mom of 3, and full time teacher, I find time and meal budgets limited. Your dishes are of the quality and care I can proudly serve to my family. Keep up the great work.
Trying one of your recipes for the first time tonight I’ll post pics after I’m very excited
Enjoy Michelle!!! I’d love to know what you’re cooking! N x
Hi Nagi, first off, I want to know how to pronounce your name. Second, I’m indigenous to North America & my family have always kept the magic of cooking alive.
Hi Shelda, it’s pronounced “Nah-ghee” 🙂 N x
I love your attitude about food and I find it so genuine and fresh. I agree that many have complicated our view on food and you made it direct and simple. We cook food that tastes good and is good for us. I will be cooking from your recipes as soon as school goes on break!
Hi Nagi!
2 weeks ago I cooked your cashew chicken cause I only ate that in Chinese restaurants when I was a child, it tasted superb! I have since cooked chicken broccoli stir fry ( last night) it was so easy and quick to prep! I tell you, *Charlie* will be my friend in the kitchen for a long time! Thanks, Nagi 🙂
Hi Nagi,
Made your mushroom risotto recipe and it was delicious! I was amazed how well it came out, restaurant quality! I’m hooked on trying out more recipes!
– Going to attempt to make your Chicken Pho Recipe next!
Was wondering if you had a recipe on Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) or Hong Kong Borscht Soup, it’s starting to get a little colder in California so it would perfect!
Thank you for the amazing recipes!!
I’m so glad you asked for Bo Kho! I have made it a few times and I adore it, I just thought it was too obscure to share 🙂 I will share it in January once we’re out of the Christmas rush! N x
Hi Nagi, I can’t tell you how excited I am to have found your website. It is AMAZING!!!! My husband and I manage a remote cattle station at bum truck nowhere in the NT, I am also the Station Cook and love feeding our crew – normally around 12 people. I have found myself doing “research” on your blog each afternoon and have printed off so many new recipes (especially new Thai dishes) to give a go. Your sticky, crispy Mongolian Beef was TO DIE FOR… everyone loved it. I used a chaper cut of beef (we kill and butcher our own beef up here) – Round and used your velveting technique and that is a GAME CHANGER! I can’t thank you enough. Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE!
I think I have found my new favorite food/recipe site! Just getting ready to put your meatloaf in the oven and I have no doubt it is going to be delicious. After reading about you and scanning some of your recipes, I already feel like you’ve hooked me! Thank you!
Hi Nagi, love your recipes so much! Always simple, fresh and come out beautifully. Your easy flatbread recipe was a real game changer. I know that when I look up a RecipeTinEats dish, it will be practical and pack a real punch flavour wise
I so love your recipes and general upbeat attack on life. Thank you for being a bright spot in many folks lives.
BTW, I need a Laksa recipe – maybe you have one to share??