Build your confidence in the kitchen with advice, recipes, and tips from some of Instagram’s best food bloggers.
If you’ve got more spare time on your hands and you’re keen to hone your cooking skills, these food influencers will help you make magic in the kitchen. You might as well use your screen time for good and, if you follow these Instagram accounts, you’ll pick up inspiration as you scroll!
Recipearse
The duo behind Recipearse are here to make your life a little easier – and tastier! Partners Sophie and Nick combine their skills to bring you an Instagram feed that will have you drooling with each post. Start by learning how to cook the perfect steak, a comforting Thai-style chicken noodle soup, and a classic pumpkin soup.
Half Baked Harvest
One of our absolute favourites, foodie Tieghan Gerard has a penchant for making simple, comforting food that not only looks amazing in front of the camera but also tastes delicious behind it. She’s also the best-selling author behind HBH Super Simple Cookbook. Some of her most popular recipes are the Garlic Butter Creamed Chicken, Southern Style Mac & Cheese, and Jalapeno Pineapple Shrimp Tacos.
Cooking with Cocktail Rings
You’ll be hungry after just one look at Kylie Mazon-Chambers Instagram feed. Not only is her food photography AMAZING, but you’ll also be empowered to whip up something special yourself. There’s a great combination of pasta, salad and seafood recipes, and a perfect balance between healthy and comfort foods.
The Holistic Ingredient
Amy Crawford is the mastermind behind The Holistic Ingredient. It’s not all #foodporn over on Amy’s feed, but each food post is packed with both flavour and nutrition. You’ll find recipes for Gluten-Free Overnight Oats, Bliss Balls, Kimchi, Chia Pudding and a punchy Fire & Ice Tonic.
Little Spice Jar
Not only does Marzia Aziz, of Little Spice Jar, share incredible recipes, but she also posts helpful cooking tips to her stories. Marzia will help you master a flourless chocolate cake, explain how you can store your leftover avocado to stop it from browning, and show you how to reduce food waste at home. Plus, her one-pot dinners are perfect for a midweek meal.
Platings & Pairings
Platings & Pairings is here for the food and wine lovers. Not only does creator Erin share incredible, easy recipes, she also tells you which wine to pair them with. Her lamb chops pair perfectly with a Malbec, her Greek nachos go well with a Sauvignon Blanc, and her bulgogi beef tacos are best enjoyed with a Riesling.
Jo Cooks
Ever wanted to make your own glazed donuts at home? What about homemade bounty bars? Or fluffy ricotta pancakes? Joanna Cismaru, also known as Jo Cooks, shares the goods on her Instagram and blog. Jo is passionate about food, and when you follow her, you will be too. Her desserts and sweet treats are just as great as her lunch and dinner recipes. Plus, she’s tried, tested and perfected the TikTok pasta trend for you.
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