11 black women chefs to follow on Instagram

I think #BlackGirlMagic in the kitchen needs a moment of its own. It’s nothing short of amazing how these women can transform simple ingredients from the earth — well, mostly — and create beautifully-crafted, decadent dishes. From vegan to flexitarian, these black women can be found cooking up a storm and sharing their masterpieces for us to drool over and replicate with hopes of similar success.

Here are 11 black women chefs to follow:

1. Chef Lauren Von Der Pool

Who’s hungry #NEWORLEANS? #AvocadoToast anyone?

A photo posted by I AM Chef Lauren Von Der Pool (@queenofgreen) on Jun 30, 2016 at 7:29am PDT

2. Chef Latham Thomas

Glow Foods- Rooftop Garden Greens and edible flowers and herbs. Straight out of Soho, NYC. Just picked these and have a few pounds more, wrapped in cloths in the fridge. It’s growing so abundantly. So glad I don’t have to go to the Farmer’s Market and pay $12 for a 1/4 pound of greens and lettuces. We are so blessed to stay hooked up all summer with such a variety. I will be making seasoning salts, marinades, pickled veggies and special summer dishes and sharing tips on green kitchen and the summer- stay tuned. #glowfoods #summergreens #vegan #salad #edibleflowers #herbs #greens

A photo posted by Latham Thomas (@glowmaven) on Jun 1, 2016 at 11:17am PDT

3. Chef Ahki

Thanks to everyone who joined me on Live stream and periscope yesterday for Sunday dinner👍🏼

A photo posted by Chef Ahki (@chefahki) on Mar 21, 2016 at 11:31am PDT

4. Chef Carla Hall 

I’m gonna get my daily dose of oatmeal in one way or another. This is my I’m-running-out-the-door-but-I-can-still-eat- well version. #quakerflats #RefreshAndRenew #breakfast #snack

A photo posted by Carla Hall (@carlaphall) on May 10, 2016 at 6:29pm PDT

5. Chef Yoli Ouiya 

Tiny cleansing salad: cucumber, red pepper, red cabbage, carrots, celery, water chestnuts, sunflower seeds, collards. #WellthyHome #WHHamptons ……. #Montauk #Hamptons #salad #foodie #foodgram #travel #cleaneating #food #travelgram #healthyeating #nofilter

A photo posted by Yoli Ouiya (@yoliouiya) on Aug 1, 2015 at 2:21pm PDT

6. Chef Dee

Let’s call it “the lunch special” Lemon Grass glazed Chicken with brown Jasmine rice and stir fry Veg #ijustcantstopchefingitup

A photo posted by Chef_of_the_year🍴🔪#Zphi (@chefdee305) on Jan 28, 2016 at 11:19am PST

7. Chef Kay Kay 

Teriyaki Salmon #postworkoutmeal

A photo posted by Kayla Greer (@chefkaykay) on Jun 28, 2016 at 8:30pm PDT

8. Chef Angela

#Buttermilk brines are the way and the light. Juicy, tender, seasoned all the way through. You have probably tried buttermilk for fried #chicken, now try it for #bbqchicken! 🔥🔥🔥 #kitchenista #Chicken #grilled #smoked #bbq #bbqsauce #marinade #brine

A photo posted by The Kitchenista Diaries (@thekitchenista) on Jul 5, 2016 at 7:38pm PDT

9. Chef Alisa Reynolds

Return of the Mac @my2centsla

A photo posted by My2Cents (@my2centsla) on Jun 9, 2014 at 3:55pm PDT

10. Chef Q

I ask for #strength and #God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for #Wisdom and God gave me problems to solve. I asked for #Prosperity and God gave me a #Brain and #Brawn to work. I asked for #Courage and God gave me #Danger to #Overcome. I asked for #Love and God gave me #Troubled people to #Help. I asked for #Favors and God gave me #Opportunities I asked for #Forgiveness and He did. I asked Him to shine thru me and He is. #CantYouSeeIt #KeepWatching #Oprah #HaveOne #Cajun #Shrimp #DevilEggs #TBT #Chefism #TBCE #1000plate #ChefLife #Mayweather #Chef #BeYou

A photo posted by CHEF Q (@chefism) on Jun 30, 2016 at 9:46pm PDT

11. Chef Sunny Anderson

Sunny’s Easy Braised Tomato Chicken and Spinach with Fettuccine. #sunnyrecipeyo look it up xo. One Pan Plan! Pasta served in a pie pan. Sue me.

A photo posted by Sunny Anderson (@sunnyanderson) on Feb 25, 2015 at 11:23am PST

Who are your favorite chefs to follow? Please share in the comments below!

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