Cooking in Stardew Valley offers numerous benefits, including the ability to regain significant health and energy. Preparing favorite meals is also an excellent way to enhance relationships with villagers. However, unlocking cooking requires some upgrades, and acquiring new recipes can be more challenging than anticipated.
How to Cook in Stardew Valley
To begin cooking, players must have a kitchen in their house. This can be achieved by purchasing the first house upgrade from the Carpenter’s shop, which costs 10,000G and requires 450 wood. The upgrade process takes three in-game days and adds a kitchen to your home.
After the upgrade is complete, players can cook by interacting with the stovetop in their kitchen. Simply gather the necessary ingredients and select the dish from the cooking menu—the dish will only be highlighted if you have all required components, and there’s no minigame involved.
How to Learn New Recipes
There are three main methods to learn new cooking recipes:
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The Queen of Sauce TV Show: This program airs every Sunday, introducing new recipes. Wednesday reruns prioritize recipes that players may have missed.
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Building Relationships with Villagers: Increasing friendship levels with villagers can lead to recipes being sent through the mail at specific heart thresholds.
- Purchasing Recipes: Certain recipes can be bought in town.
Note: Players cannot cook a meal without first learning the corresponding recipe.
Complete List of Recipes in Stardew Valley
Below is a detailed list of recipes available in Stardew Valley, including their sources:
| Recipe | Source |
|---|---|
| Fried Egg | Known by default |
| Omelet | TV Spring 28, Year 1 or Purchase for 100G |
| Salad | Emily – 3 hearts |
| Cheese Cauliflower | Pam – 3 hearts |
| Baked Fish | TV Summer 7, Year 1 |
| Parsnip Soup | Caroline – 3 hearts |
| Vegetable Medley | Caroline – 7 hearts |
| Complete Breakfast | TV Spring 21, Year 2 |
| Fried Calamari | Jodi – 3 hearts |
| Strange Bun | Shane – 7 hearts |
| Lucky Lunch | TV Spring 28, Year 2 |
| Fried Mushroom | Demetrius – 3 hearts |
| Pizza | TV Spring 7, Year 2 or Purchase for 150G |
| Bean Hotpot | Clint – 7 hearts |
| Glazed Yams | TV Fall 21, Year 1 |
| Carp Surprise | TV Summer 7, Year 2 |
| Hashbrowns | TV Summer 7, Year 2 or Purchase for 50G |
| Pancakes | TV Summer 14, Year 1 or Purchase for 100G |
| Salmon Dinner | Gus – 3 hearts |
| Fish Taco | Linus – 7 hearts |
| Crispy Bass | Kent – 3 hearts |
| Pepper Poppers | Shane – 3 hearts |
| Bread | TV Summer 28, Year 1 or Purchase for 100G |
| Tom Kha Soup | Sandy – 7 hearts |
| Trout Soup | TV Fall 14, Year 1 |
| Chocolate Cake | TV Winter 14, Year 1 |
| Pink Cake | TV Summer 21, Year 2 |
| Rhubarb Pie | Marnie – 7 hearts |
| Cookie | Evelyn – 4 hearts |
| Spaghetti | Lewis – 3 hearts |
| Fried Eel | George – 3 hearts |
| Spicy Eel | George – 7 hearts |
| Sashimi | Linus – 3 hearts |
| Maki Roll | TV Summer 21, Year 1 or Purchase for 300G |
| Tortilla | TV Fall 7, Year 1 or Purchase for 100G |
| Red Plate | Emily – 7 hearts |
| Eggplant Parmesan | Lewis – 7 hearts |
| Rice Pudding | Evelyn – 7 hearts |
| Ice Cream | Jodi – 7 hearts |
| Blueberry Tart | Pierre – 3 hearts |
| Autumn’s Bounty | Demetrius – 7 hearts |
| Pumpkin Soup | Robin – 7 hearts |
| Super Meal | Kent – 7 hearts |
| Cranberry Sauce | Gus – 7 hearts |
| Stuffing | Pam – 7 hearts |
| Farmer’s Lunch | Farming Level 3 |
| Survival Burger | Foraging Level 8 |
| Dish O’ The Sea | Fishing Level 3 |
| Miner’s Treat | Mining Level 3 |
| Roots Platter | Combat Level 3 |
| Triple Shot Espresso | Purchase for 5,000G |
| Seafoam Pudding | Fishing Level 9 |
| Algae Soup | Clint – 3 hearts |
| Pale Broth | Marnie – 3 hearts |
| Plum Pudding | TV Winter 7, Year 1 |
| Artichoke Dip | TV Fall 28, Year 1 |
| Stir Fry | TV Spring 7, Year 1 |
| Roasted Hazelnuts | TV Summer 28, Year 2 |
| Pumpkin Pie | TV Winter 21, Year 1 |
| Radish Salad | TV Spring 21, Year 1 |
| Fruit Salad | TV Fall 7, Year 2 |
| Blackberry Cobbler | TV Fall 14, Year 2 |
| Cranberry Candy | TV Winter 28, Year 1 |
| Bruschetta | TV Winter 21, Year 2 |
| Coleslaw | TV Spring 14, Year 1 |
| Fiddlehead Risotto | TV Fall 28, Year 2 |
| Poppyseed Muffin | TV Winter 7, Year 2 |
| Chowder | Willy – 3 hearts |
| Fish Stew | Willy – 7 hearts |
| Escargot | Willy – 5 hearts |
| Lobster Bisque | TV Winter 14, Year 2 or Willy – 9 hearts |
| Maple Bar | TV Summer 14, Year 2 |
| Crab Cakes | TV Fall 21, Year 2 |
| Shrimp Cocktail | TV Winter 28, Year 2 |
| Ginger Ale | Purchase from Dwarf Shop for 1,000G |
| Banana Pudding | Purchase from Island Trader for 30 Bone Fragments |
| Mango Sticky Rice | Leo – 7 hearts |
| Poi | Leo – 3 hearts |
| Tropical Curry | Purchase from Gus at Ginger Island Resort for 2,000G |
| Squid Ink Ravioli | Combat Level 9 |
| Moss Soup | Foraging Level 3 |
Explore your culinary skills in Stardew Valley and enjoy the delightful experiences that cooking can bring!
