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Last updated April 2026

Top Cookbook Authors & Influencers to Follow [2026]

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Meet the celebrated cookbook authors and reviewers on Instagram who turn pages into plates. These culinary storytellers inspire home cooks to build their libraries and try new recipes.

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Gordon Ramsay
#1

Gordon Ramsay

@gordongram
Followers:17.58MLocation:Miami, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Just busy creating memories one dish at a time

Gordon Ramsay is a mega influencer from Miami, United States (USA) with around 17.58M followers.

Joshua Weissman
#2

Joshua Weissman

@joshuaweissman
Followers:2.05MLocation:Ankara, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: My new cookbook is out now :)

Joshua Weissman is a mega influencer from Ankara, United States (USA) with around 2.05M followers.

whatsgabycookin
#3

whatsgabycookin

@whatsgabycookin
Followers:1.01MLocation:Los Angeles, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Founder @dalkinandco 2X NYT Bestselling Author + Chef IG live Mon 5:30 PT 📧: [email protected] Tag your recipes #whatsgabycooking

whatsgabycookin is a mega influencer from Los Angeles, United States (USA) with around 1.01M followers.

Shereen Pavlides
#4

Shereen Pavlides

@cookingwithshereen
Followers:987.9KLocation:United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: “ROCKSTAR DINNERS” Order my New Cookbook ⬇️

Shereen Pavlides is a mega influencer from United States (USA) with around 987.9K followers.

molly yeh
#5

molly yeh

@mollyyeh
Followers:881.8KLocation:United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: cookbook author, @foodnetwork #girlmeetsfarm host, @berniesegf owner 🍞 mommy to bernie & ira 🥰 #homeiswheretheeggsare is out, order below! 🍳👇🏼

molly yeh is a mega influencer from United States (USA) with around 881.8K followers.

Joanne Molinaro, The Korean Vegan
#6

Joanne Molinaro, The Korean Vegan

@thekoreanvegan
Followers:773.9KLocation:New York City, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Joanne Molinaro | 선영 @nytimes Bestselling Author | James Beard Winner | Lawyer | 작가 📍LA ☀️ Member, 2023 Hello Sunshine Collective

Joanne Molinaro, The Korean Vegan is a mega influencer from New York City, United States (USA) with around 773.9K followers.

Jeanine Donofrio
#7

Jeanine Donofrio

@loveandlemons
Followers:682.7KLocation:Dijon, FranceType:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: @nytimes Bestselling Cookbook Author Simple & healthy veggie-forward recipes 🍋 Partnerships: [email protected] All recipes linked below ↓

Jeanine Donofrio is a mega influencer from Dijon, France with around 682.7K followers.

Angela Liddon / Oh She Glows
#8

Angela Liddon / Oh She Glows

@ohsheglows
Followers:585.5KLocation:New York City, United States (USA)Type:Mega influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🥦 Sharing glow-worthy vegan recipes since 2008 👶 mom of 3 📚 2x New York Times Bestselling author 📲 Webby Award winning recipe app 📷 food photographer

Angela Liddon / Oh She Glows is a mega influencer from New York City, United States (USA) with around 585.5K followers.

Rachel Ama
#9

Rachel Ama

@rachelama_
Followers:486.7KLocation:United Kingdom (UK)Type:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Cook, Author, Recipe Developer of Plants 🌱 Whole Food Recipes In The Middle Of A Home Reno

Rachel Ama is a macro influencer from United Kingdom (UK) with around 486.7K followers.

Danielle | Against all Grain
#10

Danielle | Against all Grain

@daniellewalker
Followers:480.8KLocation:Topeka, United States (USA)Type:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 4x NYT Bestselling Author ✨new✨grain & dairy free recipes every Thurs, tutorial cooking videos and live chats!⬇️

Danielle | Against all Grain is a macro influencer from Topeka, United States (USA) with around 480.8K followers.

Amy Doe 👩🏼‍🍳
#11

Amy Doe 👩🏼‍🍳

@amydoecooking
Followers:414KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Come cook with me! •Full written recipes and videos• MY COOKING FOR 2 COOKBOOK ⬇️

Amy Doe 👩🏼‍🍳 is a macro influencer from N/A with around 414K followers.

Jenné Claiborne
#12

Jenné Claiborne

@sweetpotatosoul
Followers:371.6KLocation:United States (USA)Type:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 👩🏾‍🍳 Vegan chef & Blogger 🍠 #SweetPotatoSoulCookbook on sale everywhere 📍Atlanta 🔥 All the #veganrecipes from my feed👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

Jenné Claiborne is a macro influencer from United States (USA) with around 371.6K followers.

Nami | Just One Cookbook®
#13

Nami | Just One Cookbook®

@justonecookbook
Followers:351.1KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🍙 Sharing authentic Japanese recipes since 2011 🇯🇵 Born and raised in Yokohama📍SF 🇺🇸 🙋🏻‍♀️Shop @jocgoods for kitchenware & tableware

Nami | Just One Cookbook® is a macro influencer from N/A with around 351.1K followers.

Joanna Cismaru | JoCooks
#14

Joanna Cismaru | JoCooks

@jocooks
Followers:265KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 👩‍🍳 Joanna Cismaru | JoCooks Creator 🥗 Culinary Queen bringing flavor to your feed 💕 Spreading food love one recipe at a time | #jocooks @jocooks

Joanna Cismaru | JoCooks is a macro influencer from N/A with around 265K followers.

Lexi Davidson | lexiscleankitchen.com
#15

Lexi Davidson | lexiscleankitchen.com

@lexiscleankitchen
Followers:190.3KLocation:Costa Mesa, United States (USA)Type:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 🍳 Daily clean eating recipes (all gf & loved)! 👧👶 Feeding my family & yours!📍Charlotte, NC 📧 DM me EMAIL to get free recipes to your inbox!

Lexi Davidson | lexiscleankitchen.com is a macro influencer from Costa Mesa, United States (USA) with around 190.3K followers.

Primal Palate
#16

Primal Palate

@primalpalate
Followers:134.9KLocation:Pittsburgh, United Arab EmiratesType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: TRY Our Organic Spices ? USDA Organic ? Certified Gluten-free ? non-GMO ? Kosher ? non-irradiated ?? Whole30 Approv...

Primal Palate is a macro influencer from Pittsburgh, United Arab Emirates with around 134.9K followers.

Heidi Swanson
#17

Heidi Swanson

@heidijswanson
Followers:130.2KLocation:Los Angeles, United States (USA)Type:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Cookbook author / 101cookbooks.com 🌺 🌿🍃🌱🌿🌺Natural Foods & Recipes / 🔪heidiswanson.com

Heidi Swanson is a macro influencer from Los Angeles, United States (USA) with around 130.2K followers.

Lindsay
#18
Followers:123.6KLocation:N/AType:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Graphic designer by day, foodie & cookie dough addict by night. Lover of books, plants, ceramics, and kittens (🐱@loveandlittlecats).

Lindsay is a macro influencer from N/A with around 123.6K followers.

Lori Lange
#19

Lori Lange

@recipegirl
Followers:117.6KLocation:Topeka, United States (USA)Type:Macro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: 3000+ recipes on RecipeGirl.com, cookbook author, travel & food writer since 2006 🍋Clickable recipes here ⬇️

Lori Lange is a macro influencer from Topeka, United States (USA) with around 117.6K followers.

Rukmini Iyer
#20

Rukmini Iyer

@missminifer
Followers:73.3KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Mum, cookery writer, author of the Roasting Tin series, thanks to you over 1.75 million copies sold.

Rukmini Iyer is a micro influencer from N/A with around 73.3K followers.

Tracey Joe’s
#21

Tracey Joe’s

@traceyjoes
Followers:60.5KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: My take on Trader Joe’s goodies 🙅🏾‍♀️ Not affiliated w Trader Joe’s 👩🏾‍🍳📖ORDER MY COOKBOOK BELOW!

Tracey Joe’s is a micro influencer from N/A with around 60.5K followers.

samsifton
#22

samsifton

@samsifton
Followers:48.9KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: @nytimes #nytcooking

samsifton is a micro influencer from N/A with around 48.9K followers.

Stacey Little | Southern Bite®
#23

Stacey Little | Southern Bite®

@southernbite
Followers:41.6KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Feeding your family shouldn’t cost a fortune or be super complicated. Let me help with my easy, affordable recipes!

Stacey Little | Southern Bite® is a micro influencer from N/A with around 41.6K followers.

Virginia Willis | Chef
#24

Virginia Willis | Chef

@virginiawillis
Followers:28.3KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Life Tips, Self-Care Strategies, & Healthy Recipes Good and Good for You™ 65# weight loss & health gain James Beard Award Winner

Virginia Willis | Chef is a micro influencer from N/A with around 28.3K followers.

Katie Workman - TheMom100.com
#25

Katie Workman - TheMom100.com

@katieworkman100
Followers:25.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: ✨ Fuss-free recipes for modern comfort food. 🖊 Food Writer / AP Columnist 🥓🥑 Recipe Developer 🗽NYCer & Mom ✉️ [email protected] #dinnersolved

Katie Workman - TheMom100.com is a micro influencer from N/A with around 25.1K followers.

David Leite
#26

David Leite

@davidleite
Followers:24.1KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: My best tested recipes for home cooks & bakers. Passion for delicious food, shared on Leite's Culinaria. 3X James Award Beard winner.

David Leite is a micro influencer from N/A with around 24.1K followers.

Stephanie Manley CopyKat.com
#27

Stephanie Manley CopyKat.com

@copykatrecipes
Followers:16.5KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Want to recreate your favorite restaurant recipes at home? Follow me. I help you recreate your favorite restaurant's food at home.

Stephanie Manley CopyKat.com is a micro influencer from N/A with around 16.5K followers.

Taste of Beirut
#28

Taste of Beirut

@taste.of.beirut
Followers:12.9KLocation:BeirutType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: I am Joumana Accad and "Taste Of Beirut" is my cookbook. website is http://www.tasteofbeirut.com. Photos are copyrighted...

Taste of Beirut is a micro influencer from Beirut with around 12.9K followers.

Irvin Lin | Food & Recipes
#29

Irvin Lin | Food & Recipes

@eatthelove
Followers:11.2KLocation:N/AType:Micro influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: •Wrote cookbook NYT liked: bit.ly/MSLbook •Took photo/writes blog IACP liked •Do ceramics my mom likes: @eatthelove.ceramics •Taiwanese American 🏳️‍🌈

Irvin Lin | Food & Recipes is a micro influencer from N/A with around 11.2K followers.

Feride Sadikhova Buyuran
#30

Feride Sadikhova Buyuran

@feridebuyuran
Followers:8.2KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Living in Awe and Wonder 🌸 Soulful songs 🌸 Book: “Pomegranates and Saffron: A Culinary Journey to Azerbaijan.” 🌸 Founder of @feridebuyurantours

Feride Sadikhova Buyuran is a nano influencer from N/A with around 8.2K followers.

diannemjacob
#31

diannemjacob

@diannemjacob
Followers:4.8KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Writing coach and editor. Author of the award-winning writing book, Will Write for Food. Sign up for my free monthly newsletter. Link is in my bio.

diannemjacob is a nano influencer from N/A with around 4.8K followers.

Robyn Eckhardt
#32

Robyn Eckhardt

@istanbulandbeyond
Followers:4.6KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Author ‘ISTANBUL & BEYOND: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey’. MI-grown. From 🇭🇰 🇨🇳 🇹🇭 🇻🇳 🇲🇾 🇮🇹 -> the beautiful PNW 🌲 🌧️ .

Robyn Eckhardt is a nano influencer from N/A with around 4.6K followers.

Tara's Multicultural Table
#33

Tara's Multicultural Table

@taramctable
Followers:3.9KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Food blogger featuring recipes from around the world, cookbook reviews, and travel. ✈️ 2026: Hershey, PA; Sedona/Phoenix, AZ; 🇩🇪

Tara's Multicultural Table is a nano influencer from N/A with around 3.9K followers.

Maureen Abood
#34

Maureen Abood

@maureenabood
Followers:2.7KLocation:Harbor SpringsType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: My book and blog are Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from my Lebanese Kitchen. Find it wherever ...

Maureen Abood is a nano influencer from Harbor Springs with around 2.7K followers.

Asheera Haja
#35

Asheera Haja

@asheescookbook
Followers:2.1KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Founder of @caramalize.ae All my tried and tested recipes in My blog #www.asheescookbook.com ~~ check my YouTube channel: Asheescookbook

Asheera Haja is a nano influencer from N/A with around 2.1K followers.

Nancy Baggett
#36

Nancy Baggett

@nancy_baggett
Followers:1.5KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Cookbook author, lavender book & info @ www.nancyslavenderplace.com blog www.kitchenlane.com Nancy’s free newsletter https://tinyurl.com/yaxrdg5h

Nancy Baggett is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.5K followers.

Paula Wolfert
#37

Paula Wolfert

@soumak
Followers:1.3KLocation:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

Bio: Cookbook author

Paula Wolfert is a nano influencer from N/A with around 1.3K followers.

justataste
#38

justataste

@justataste
Followers:0Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

justataste is a nano influencer from N/A with around 0 followers.

myglutenfreeguide
#39

myglutenfreeguide

@myglutenfreeguide
Followers:0Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

myglutenfreeguide is a nano influencer from N/A with around 0 followers.

mydarlinglemonthyme
#40

mydarlinglemonthyme

@mydarlinglemonthyme
Followers:0Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

mydarlinglemonthyme is a nano influencer from N/A with around 0 followers.

joythebaker
#41

joythebaker

@joythebaker
Followers:0Location:N/AType:Nano influencerCategories:Not specifiedGender:Not specified

joythebaker is a nano influencer from N/A with around 0 followers.

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