Andy is (in my opinion) the best YouTube chef EVER. I've seen people of every cuisine review his videos in awe of the lengths he goes to to ensure authentic, respectful, and amazing looking foods he cooks. He cooks food from all around the world and brings a spotlight to often underappreciated or underrepresented cuisines. If you ever wish to expand your palete, Andy Cooks is the way to go. If you're chronically online like I am, you've most definitely seen his videos on YouTube shorts or IG reels. Andy is that guy. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andy_cooks

Website: https://www.andy-cooks.com/

John Kanell... You have taught me so much. From macarons to eclairs, your simple and thorough recipes and videos prove time and time again to be the best things ever. 

If you ever aren't sure on what to bake and want to expand your horizons, Preppy Kitchen has informative and easy to follow videos to introduce you to the most basic to the most advanced baking techniques. I continue to use him to this day for my choux pastry! 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen

Website: https://preppykitchen.com/

Brian Lagerstrom, a former bakery chef, cosistently produces easy and accessable recipes that taste amazing. Whenever my friends ask for a great focaccia recipe, I send them his video which demonstrates 3 different versions, depending on how much time you want to invest, all 3 amazing. Beyond his breads, he stays pretty authentic to whatever cuisine he makes, so if you need accessible, he's the first place to look. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianLagerstrom

Website: https://www.brianlagerstrom.com/

She really lives up to her name as the dessert person. Few people have shown as much culinary success as her. Beyond just her dessert recipes, Claire has some amazing bread recipes. Great cookies as well! If you are ever craving something sweet and well-tested, Claire is a great source! 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CSaffitz

Website: https://www.dessertperson.com/designing-desserts-with-claire-saffitz

She really lives up to her name, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't absolutely love the way she pronounces "ingredients" with her Italian accent. Her recipes are simple yet flavorful, and I have yet to be lead astray with them. She's also quite funny, which never hurts! Definitely try her assassin's pasta recipe, its like nothing you'll ever try. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepastaqueen

Website: https://thepastaqueen.cooking/

One of the first dishes I ever cooked for my now girlfriend was aglio e olio. Looking back over 2 years ago, I'd say that his recipe was more than helpful. Had it not been for his aglio e olio recipe, I might still be single! Like much of great Italian cuisine, his recipes let the ingredients and techniques speak for themselves. The recipes are basic, but if executed correctly, are a masterclass of flavor. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vincenzosplate

Website: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/

I'm always so impressed to see her cooking videos; she multitasks taking care of three kids, often carrying one while cooking one handed. Her recipes are as authentic as it gets, and she sometimes dables in Korean! But her Vietnamese recipes are definitely the standouts on her channel. Be careful however... her spice tolerance is quite insane, so I might dial back on the chillis in her recipes!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alissanguyen_

Website: https://www.gamingfoodie.com/

As a Japanese person, I often find it hard to get good Japanese food here in Seattle that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg. So, Miwa's recipes often help by creating high-quality nostalgic dishes for me without that huge cost! Japanese food holds a special place in my heart, and so does Miwa! Many of her most popular videos are accessible and very doable as college students, so check her out!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiwasJapaneseCooking

Website: https://www.shinagawa-japanese-cooking.com/

I first found Pailin when making green curry. Her recipes and blog posts are extremely informative and authentic, and is probably the most respected source for Thai recipes. She also does videos testing certain brands, so if you're ever curious about that, check her out!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PailinsKitchen

Website: https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/

Everyone's favorite Korean aunty, Maangchi is easily one of the most well-known spot for Korean recipes. No one does it quite like her. In fact, we used her recipe for our kimchi event! Her recipes are almost as warm and loving as her. If you use her recipes, I promise you will not be disappointed. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi

Website: https://www.maangchi.com/

One of the first dishes I ever cooked myself to test my culinary capabilities was butter chicken, and I remember using a terrible recipe. However, once I found Varun's channel, my Indian dishes never strayed again. Although I understand butter chicken is a contentious dish on whether it is Indian, the channel has other dishes like tandoori chicken, shrimp roasts, and biriyani. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getcurried

I seriously don't think I've ever seen anyone understand the intricacies of baking more than Benjamin. His videos breaking down how ingredients impact results are incredibly helpful and understandable, beyond just an explanation. If you ever want to learn about the science behind baking, there is no better person than him. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminthebaker

Cookbook: https://sites.prh.com/dessert-course

J Kenji is one of my heroes, no doubt about it. His understanding of culinary science is unmatched, and no one will produce a better explanation for why food is the way it is. He finds ways to utilize culinary science to optimize recipes, like adding baking powder to boiling potatoes to alter the pH value of the water, breaking down the pectin in the potatoes' cell walls, leading to crispier, crunchier potatoes. Let me tell you: it works. If you have a little bit more time to invest to create the best result, take a look at his page. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt

Website: https://www.kenjilopezalt.com/

If you ever get sick of the over-produced nature of food content on social media, Futurecanoe is a refreshing reminder that everyone is human. His inability to follow a recipe is extremely relatable and demonstrates why recipes often are the way they are. Jokes aside, his realism allows you to get recipes without a filter, and reviewed with an honest and relatable perspective. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FutureCanoe