15 Of The Best Food Pics On Instagram

Instagram is a foodie's playground when it comes to delicious food photos that jump out of your phone begging to be devoured. It is a one stop shop for some of the best recipe inspiration on the internet. The most talented chefs and at home cooks from around the globe share their creations on Instagram and many have a cult-like following. Today we are going to take a trip and get a taste of the best food shots Instagram has to offer.

So, what does it take to make a great food photo? Great lighting, beautiful styling and an eye for detail are just a few components that go into taking the perfect food shot. But most importantly, it is the ingredients that make the photo truly amazing. Drool worthy combinations that most of us would never think of in our own kitchen, but would love to get our hands on.

The photos we have compiled to share with you have ingredients so interesting, they would make a mad scientist jealous. It wasn't an easy task to narrow down the millions of foodie photos to just fifteen. We have desserts, entrees, soup and even a breakfast sandwich that is anything but typical. From donuts with ricotta cheese to a New Orleans inspired pizza; these food pics will inspire you to come up with your own flavor combinations and think outside of the box when cooking. Be creative and stop playing it safe with your recipes!

15 Averie Sunshine: Caramelitas

Carmelitas - For the serious caramel lover, these soft and chewy bars are stuffed with chocolate and just dripping with caramel! Pin It http://www.pinterest.com/pin/211598882466052787/ Easy one-bowl, no-mixer recipe http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/12/carmelitas.html

A post shared by Averie Sunshine (@averiesunshine) on Dec 31, 2013 at 10:56am PST

Averie Sunshine's Instagram feed is like Willie Wonka for bakers. She creates some of the most delicious looking and tasting desserts and dishes. All of the photos of her creations really grab your attention and showcase the ingredients of the recipe. Her website and Instagram feed are a must if you are looking for dessert inspiration. One that is especially drool worthy is her recipe for Caramelitas; chocolate and gooey caramel on an oatmeal, chocolate chip cookie with a streusel topping. The entire recipe is made using only one bowl and NO MIXER. A delicious dessert and easy cleanup? Yes, please!

14 Half Baked Harvest: Chicken and Brussels Sprout Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Pomegranate Dipping Sauce

I made the best Chinese Chicken and Brussels Sprout Egg rolls with a Sweet Chile Pomegranate Dipping sauce. Perfect for holiday snacking! #ontheblog

A post shared by Tieghan (@halfbakedharvest) on Dec 10, 2014 at 3:28pm PST

Tieghan, the genius behind Half Baked Harvest, is a mastermind at creating interesting recipes and styling them so creatively your jaw will drop. Her Instagram feed has over 130k in followers and with one swipe of her feed it is easy to see why. When it comes to creating new spins on old favorites, she is your girl. Take this awesome recipe for Chicken and Brussels Sprout Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Pomegranate Dipping Sauce for example; not only did she make egg rolls new again, but she styled and photographed this shot so beautifully, we wish we could reach in and taste one now!

13 My Modern Cookery: Gumbo Pizza

Want to take a quick trip to New Orleans? Try my Gumbo Pizza #ontheblog tonight! You can celebrate Mardi Gras in the safety of your own home!

A post shared by Paige Rhodes (@mymoderncookery) on Feb 15, 2015 at 3:06pm PST

Paige from My Modern Cookery beautifully executes all of her recipes and turns them into mouth watering photos. Her recipes are very versatile and you can find anything from vegan chocolate date bars to this awesome pizza. There is something for everyone on her feed. But a Gumbo Pizza? Talk about a Mardi Gras party in your mouth! If anyone would create the perfect pizza to encompass Louisiana it would be Paige, who is a resident to the state. This recipe is anything but your typical pizza with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage and fresh okra. If you are needing some New Orleans style spice in your life, this is your pizza.

12 Handle the Heat: Chocolate Turtle Cookies

On #handletheheat today - Chocolate Turtle Cookies! They're ultra ooey and gooey and loaded with chocolate chips, caramel bits, and crunchy pecans. So rich, delicious, and flourless! Plus super easy to make. 👏

A post shared by Tessa Arias (@handletheheat) on Nov 10, 2014 at 1:37pm PST

One look at Tessa's Instagram feed has us ready to skip dinner all together and head straight for dessert. Every dessert imaginable from churros to creme brûlée cheesecake bars fill her recipe arsenal. Tessa is also a talented food photographer and showcases every cookie, pastry, and pie perfectly. These rich and decadent chocolate turtle cookies are no exception. As you can tell from this delicious photo, they have a crisp outside and a chewy, fudge center with caramel and pecans. They also happen to be flourless. Pass the milk, please!

11 Cravings in Amsterdam: Breakfast Sandwich with Gouda, BBQ pulled pork, Avocado & a Fried Egg

Yesterday I mentioned that I got too much pork at the butcher. So here is our second meal with it. My ultimate breakfast sandwich with Gouda, BBQ pulled pork, avocado & a fried egg. On a soft pretzel bun which I just baked this morning. Happy Saturday guys! Update: the recipe is now on the blog.

A post shared by Paola Holthausen (@cravingsinamsterdam) on Oct 10, 2015 at 1:12am PDT

Paola is proof of how far the foodie love is spread around the globe. As you can tell by her Instagram handle, she lives in Amsterdam. Paola's feed contains impeccably styled recipes which she creates with a lovely mix of healthy and indulgent. Her breakfast sandwich definitely falls in the decadent category. A pretzel bun topped with pulled pork, avocado, gouda cheese and, of course, a fried egg that creates a creamy sauce upon the first bite. We would love to wake up to this sandwich every morning!

10 Pinch of Yum: Skillet Chicken Tortilla Pie

Dang I like you, Skillet Chicken Tortilla Pie. 😎 #instagood #yum #f52grams

A post shared by Lindsay Ostrom (@pinchofyum) on Jan 13, 2015 at 7:12pm PST

Lindsay's food feed, Pinch of Yum, has everything you want in a recipe feed; perfect lighting, creative recipes and beautiful styling. She is a true pro when it comes to executing her recipes from conception to sharing them with all of us. Not surprisingly, She has quite an impressive following with over 95k Instagram followers. Lindsay shares an array of recipes from dinner to dessert, all in an organized manner. This skillet chicken tortilla pie sounds like the perfect comfort meal. Cheesy goodness and layered tortillas create a delectable Mexican meal that sticks to your ribs. Best of all, this is a one pan meal- who doesn't love quick cleanup!?

9 Floating Kitchen: Lavender White Chocolate Ricotta Ice Cream

Lavender White Chocolate Chunk Ricotta Ice Cream. Happy Friday to me! Pssst… the recipe is in the archives under "desserts". #recipe #floatingkitchen #icecream #dessert #eatdessertfirst #summer #howisummer #foodwinewomen #frozentreat #thekitchn #f52grams #foodgawker #tastespotting #huffposttaste #todayfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #eeeeeats #ontheblog #foodblogger #instafood #instagood #picoftheday #foodpic #foodporn #foodphotography #melty #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #summersnotover

A post shared by Liz (@floatingkitchen) on Aug 21, 2015 at 12:09pm PDT

Liz's Instagram feed is a treat for the senses. Not only does she share beautiful recipes, but she also gives viewers a taste of her life on the coast with nautical nature shots. Before she created Floating Kitchen, Liz was a scientist! Pretty amazing, but we are equally impressed with her unique recipes. Take this stunning ice cream for example - real lavender infused ice cream with ricotta cheese and white chocolate chunks. The photo is so pretty and beautifully executed, showcasing the ice cream and fresh lavender. If heaven was an ice cream, this would be the recipe!

8 Recipe Tin- Cheesy Garlic Crack Bread

Cheesy Garlic Crack Bread - it's garlic bread, ON CRACK! On the blog now! www.recipetineats.com

A post shared by Nagi & Dozer - RecipeTin Eats (@recipe_tin) on Sep 20, 2014 at 5:48pm PDT

The name says it all! An addictive pull-apart garlic bread recipe that is stuffed with mozzarella cheese. Save the store bought stuff and make this crowd pleasing bread for the upcoming holiday season. Nagi's Instagram is a foodie wonderland. Scrolling through her feed you are sure to find recipes that you won't see anywhere else. From a bolognese made with orzo rice to peanut butter brownie cookie sandwiches - and of course the crack bread, who could forget the crack bread!? She is a true food photography pro, with eye-catching images of her recipes and adorable shots of her pup.

7 A Cozy Kitchen: Pumpkin Spiral Twists with Maple Cream

🆕on the #acozykitchen: Spiral Pumpkin Twists with Maple Cream. So easy and fun! 🍂💯 (inspired by @plus_une_miette)

A post shared by adrianna adarme (@acozykitchen) on Oct 2, 2015 at 7:19am PDT

With Autumn in full swing, these pumpkin spiral twists with maple cream dipping sauce are the perfect fall treat. Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen is a wiz with pies and pastries. We love this recipe because, as you can see from the photo, it looks like a super fancy and impressive pastry - but the recipe is surprisingly simple and approachable to those of us who aren't pros like Adrianna when it comes to baking. She also simplifies the recipe by sharing step-by-step photos of the process. If that wasn't easy enough, you don't have to make the puff pastry in this recipe yourself, she recommends store bought. Foolproof and delicious!

6 F and B Department: Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Apples and Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam

Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Apples and Bourbon Bacon Onion Jam

A post shared by Meagan | F&B Department (@fandbdepartment) on Jul 6, 2015 at 10:18am PDT

If your looking for a truly mouthwatering recipe, this is the gourmet of grilled cheese sandwiches. Meagan of F and B Department takes everything you love about grilled cheese and kicks it up a notch. Crusty bread? Check! Gooey cheese? That's here too. But she also adds caramelized apples and bacon bourbon jam for sweet, savory, and smokey combination that is sure to please all of your cravings and comfort like no other sandwich can. But Meagan is no one trick pony. She offers a wide array of inventive pastries and even a chocolate bourbon and bacon pie!

5 Fresh and Fit: Citrus Tequila Chicken with Pineapple Salsa Fresca

Citrus Tequila Chicken This citrus tequila chicken is one of my favorite shots and also encompasses the delicious flavors of summer with a pineapple salsa fresca. Recipe on freshandfit.org!

A post shared by Fresh and Fit LLC (@jennafreshandfit) on Sep 7, 2015 at 9:13am PDT

Of course this food photo love fest wouldn't be complete if I didn't share one of my own creations with you. Most of my recipes featured on Instagram are healthy and plant based. I try to make unhealthy recipes into something you can eat everyday. Continuing with the alcohol infused recipes, this citrus tequila chicken is a healthy recipe I created that will fool your guests with it's boozy title and marinade full of tequila and fresh lime juice. The photo is colorful and styled to look a little messy, like maybe the photo was taken after a few swigs of that tequila pictured (wink, wink).

4 Life is Full of Goodies: Cherry Tarte with White Chocolate

Do you wanna have the recipe for this Cherry Tarte with white chocolate?! ~~~ Wollt ihr das Rezept für diese Kirschtarte mit weißer Schokolade?! #lifeisfullofgoodies #food #foodie #instafood #instagood #instagramfood #foodphotography #foodpic #foodporn #foodblog #foodblogger #yummy #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #cake #cherries #cherrytarte #tarte #cherrycake #foodporn

A post shared by Life Is Full Of Goodies (@lifeisfullofgoodies) on Jun 6, 2015 at 9:59am PDT

Earlier we went to Amsterdam, and next up our foodie adventure brings us to Germany. What could look prettier on your holiday table than this tarte full of white chocolate chunks topped with plump cherries? Mara, the creator of Life is Full of Goodies, seriously knows how to cook up some delicious treats. She has a knack for beautiful food styling and it is reflected in the images of decadent desserts on her Instagram feed. Mara shares her desserts in her cookbook titled, "Mara's Sweet Goodies." Did we mention Mara also happens to be a lawyer? Talk about talented!

3 Southern Fatty: Apple and Havarti Cheese Stuffed Beignets

Y'all remember that time we stuffed apples and creamy havarti into beignets? Speaking of cheeeeeese, all you Nashville locals should head over to the Southern Artisan Cheese Festival this weekend! Visit @sthrncheesefest for info.

A post shared by Phillip Fryman (@southernfatty) on Sep 9, 2015 at 2:31pm PDT

Next up, a little southern charm. Nashville food blogger Philip showcases the city's food fare perfectly on his Instagram feed Southern Fatty and blog of the same name. From fried okra to mini pecan pies, The Southern Fatty knows the best eats the south has to offer. He not only gives us a taste of the Nashville food and social scene in his images, but also shares decadent recipes influenced by his life in Nashville. Take a quick trip to the south in the comfort of your own home with these Apple and Havarti Cheese Stuffed Beignets. This recipe brings beignets to a whole new level and are the perfect recipe to try this Autumn, Y'all.

2 Two Peas and Pod: Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Warm up with a bowl of comforting Chicken Gnocchi Soup! It only takes 30 minutes to make and our boys love it! Recipe is in my profile!

A post shared by Maria Lichty (@twopeasandpod) on Oct 8, 2015 at 2:25pm PDT

What is more comforting during the chilly months than a big bowl of chicken soup? Maybe chicken soup with fresh vegetables and potato gnocchi instead of noodles. A delicious twist on the classic soup we all know and love. Maria of Two Peas and Their Pod has some of the most perfectly styled food photography and an endless supply of recipes to choose from. Maria offers something for everyone, from pizza to pie. Her recipes are also very approachable - this soup for example takes only thirty minutes to whip up. A quick meal with plenty of leftovers, this is truly chicken soup for the soul.

1 Sugar et al: Ricotta Donuts with Salted Caramel Sauce

Deep fried, crispy on the outside, melt in your mouth ricotta doughnuts. They are infused with chai spices and served warm with salted caramel sauce. This is what winter comfort is all about. #doughnuts #ricotta #cheese #comfort #instafood #feedfeed #buzzfeast #foodporn #foodstyling #foodphotography #vscocam #tastyvignettes #caramel #dessert

A post shared by Sonali Ghosh (@sugaretal) on Jul 29, 2015 at 5:06am PDT

Sugar et al is one of the most heavenly feeds on Instagram. Sonali is a Sydney based self-taught photographer with a passion for creating delicious recipes. Her talent shines through in each and every photo she shares. Sonali's recipes are almost too pretty to eat, almost. The Ricotta Donuts with Salted Caramel Sauce stopped us in our tracks. These little puffs are infused with chai spices for a warm and comforting winter dessert. Not only is the photo completely dreamy, but it makes us wish that we could grab ourselves one of those decadent donuts… or two.