Embark on a culinary adventure in Stardew Valley to unlock all recipes, enhance your gameplay with food buffs, and discover how cooking can also be a source of profit.
Unlocking and mastering the plethora of recipes in Stardew Valley is more than just a fun pastime—it’s a strategy to enrich your farming experience. As you enhance your farmhouse with a kitchen, the culinary world of Stardew Valley opens up, offering you the chance to craft dishes that replenish health, provide buffs, and even turn a profit. This guide will walk you through unlocking recipes, detail every recipe available, and highlight those particularly profitable dishes that can add to your gold reserves.
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How to Unlock Stardew Valley Recipes
Unlocking recipes in Stardew Valley is straightforward but requires effort and socializing. Watching “The Queen of Sauce” on TV is a primary way to learn new recipes, as is befriending villagers who share their cooking secrets as your relationship deepens. You could also head to the Stardrop Saloon to buy some recipes there.
To start your cooking journey, upgrade your farmhouse to include a kitchen. Reaching Level 9 of foraging also unlocks the Cookout Kit, which allows you to cook anywhere.
All Stardew Valley Recipes
Stardew Valley boasts an expansive list of over 80 recipes, each with its own set of ingredients, energy and health benefits, and potential buffs. Starting with the Fried Egg and expanding to complex dishes like the Seafoam Pudding, players can cook various foods that help on the farm and in combat, fishing, and mining.
Each recipe requires specific ingredients to be grown on your farm, foraged in the wild, fished from the waters, or purchased from local shops. The diversity of recipes allows players to tailor their cooking to their current in-game needs, from hearty meals like the Complete Breakfast, which boosts farming and energy, to the Lucky Lunch, which enhances luck.
Note: No number indication means only one of those ingredients is required.
| Food | Ingredients | Where to get recipe |
| Fried Egg | Egg | Starter |
| Omelet | Egg, Milk | Stardrop Saloon 100g The Queen of Sauce 28 Spring, Year 1 |
| Pancakes | Wheat Flour, Egg | Stardrop Saloon 100g The Queen of Sauce 14 Summer, Year 1 |
| Maki Roll | Any Fish, Seaweed, Rice | Stardrop Saloon 300g The Queen of Sauce 21 Summer, Year 1 |
| Bread | Wheat Flour | Stardrop Saloon 100g The Queen of Sauce 28 Summer, Year 1 |
| Tortilla | Corn | Stardrop Saloon 100g The Queen of Sauce 7 Fall, Year 1 |
| Pizza | Wheat Flour, Tomato, Cheese | Stardrop Saloon 150g The Queen of Sauce 7 Spring, Year 2 |
| Hashbrowns | Potato, Oil | Stardrop Saloon 50g The Queen of Sauce 14 Spring, Year 2 |
| Triple Shot Espresso | 3x Coffee | Stardrop Saloon 5,000g |
| Stir Fry | Cave Carrot, Common Mushroom, Kale, Oil | The Queen of Sauce 7 Spring, Year 1 |
| Coleslaw | Red Cabbage, Vinegar, Mayonnaise | The Queen of Sauce 14 Spring, Year 1 |
| Radish Salad | Oil, Vinegar, Radish | The Queen of Sauce 21 Spring, Year 1 |
| Baked Fish | Sunfish, Bream, Wheat Flour | The Queen of Sauce 7 Summer, Year 1 |
| Glazed Yams | Yam, Sugar | The Queen of Sauce 21 Fall, Year 1 |
| Trout Soup | Rainbow Trout, Green Algae | The Queen of Sauce 14 Fall, Year 1 |
| Artichoke Dip | Artichoke, Milk | The Queen of Sauce 28 Fall, Year 1 |
| Plum Pudding | Wild Plum, Wheat Flour, Sugar | The Queen of Sauce 7 Winter, Year 1 |
| Chocolate Cake | Wheat Flour, Sugar, Egg | The Queen of Sauce 14 Winter, Year 1 |
| Pumpkin Pie | Pumpkin, Wheat Flour, Milk, Sugar | The Queen of Sauce 21 Winter, Year 1 |
| Cranberry Candy | Cranberries, Apple, Sugar | The Queen of Sauce 28 Winter, Year 1 |
| Complete Breakfast | Fried Egg, Milk, Hashbrowns, Pancakes | The Queen of Sauce 21 Spring, Year 2 |
| Lucky Lunch | Sea Cucumber, Tortilla, Blue Jazz | The Queen of Sauce 28 Spring, Year 2 |
| Carp Surprise | 4x Carp | The Queen of Sauce 7 Summer, Year 2 |
| Maple Bar | Maple Syrup, Sugar, Wheat Flour | The Queen of Sauce 14 Summer, Year 2 |
| Pink Cake | Melon, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Egg | The Queen of Sauce 21 Summer, Year 2 |
| Roasted Hazelnuts | 3x Hazelnut | The Queen of Sauce 28 Summer, Year 2 |
| Fruit Salad | Blueberry, Melon, Apricot | The Queen of Sauce 7 Fall, Year 2 |
| Blackberry Cobbler | 2x Blackberry, Sugar, Wheat Flour | The Queen of Sauce 14 Fall, Year 2 |
| Crab Cakes | Crab, Wheat Flour, Egg, Oil | The Queen of Sauce 21 Fall, Year 2 |
| Fiddlehead Risotto | Oil, Fiddlehead Fern, Garlic | The Queen of Sauce 28 Fall, Year 2 |
| Poppyseed Muffin | Poppy, Wheat Flour, Sugar | The Queen of Sauce 7 Winter, Year 2 |
| Lobster Bisque | Lobster, Milk | The Queen of Sauce 14 Winter, Year 2 Willy (Mail: +9 hearts) |
| Bruschetta | Bread, Oil, Tomato | The Queen of Sauce 21 Winter, Year 2 |
| Shrimp Cocktail | Tomato, Shrimp, Wild Horseradish | The Queen of Sauce 28 Winter, Year 2 |
| Survival Burger | Bread, Cave Carrot, Eggplant | Foraging Level 2 |
| Farmer’s Lunch | Omelet, Parsnip | Farming Level 3 |
| Miner’s Treat | 2x Cave Carrot, Sugar, Milk | Mining Level 3 |
| Dish O’ The Sea | 2x Sardine, Hashbrowns | Fishing Level 3 |
| Seafoam Pudding | Flounder, Midnight Carp, Squid Ink | Fishing Level 9 |
| Roots Platter | Cave Carrot, Winter Root | Combat Level 3 |
| Squid Ink Ravioli | Squid Ink, Wheat Flour, Tomato | Combat Level 9 |
| Parsnip Soup | Parsnip, Milk, Vinegar | Caroline (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Fried Calamari | Squid, Wheat Flour, Oil | Caroline (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Vegetable Medley | Tomato, Beet | Caroline (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Bean Hotpot | 2x Green Bean | Clint (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Algae Soup | 4x Green Algae | Clint (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Fried Mushroom | Common Mushroom, Morel, Oil | Demetrius (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Autumn’s Bounty | Yam, Pumpkin | Demetrius (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Salad | Leek, Dandelion, Vinegar | Emily (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Red Plate | Red Cabbage, Radish | Emily (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Cookie | Wheat Flour, Sugar, Egg | Evelyn (4 hearts event) |
| Rice Pudding | Milk, Sugar, Rice | Evelyn (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Fried Eel | Eel, Oil | George (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Spicy Eel | Eel, Hot Pepper | George (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Salmon Dinner | Salmon, Amaranth, Kale | Gus (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Cranberry Sauce | Cranberries, Sugar | Gus (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Ice Cream | Milk, Sugar | Jodi (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Crispy Bass | Largemouth Bass, Wheat Flour, Oil | Kent (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Super Meal | Bok Choy, Cranberries, Artichoke | Kent (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Poi | 4x Taro Root | Leo (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Mango Sticky Rice | Mango, Coconut, Rice | Leo (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Spaghetti | Wheat Flour, Tomato | Lewis (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Eggplant Parmesan | Eggplant, Tomato | Lewis (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Sashimi | Any Fish | Linus (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Fish Taco | Tuna, Tortilla, Red Cabbage, Mayonnaise | Linus (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Pale Broth | 2x White Algae | Marnie (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Rhubarb Pie | Rhubarb, Wheat Flour, Sugar | Marnie (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Cheese Cauliflower | Cauliflower, Cheese | Pam (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Stuffing | Bread, Cranberries, Hazelnut | Pam (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Blueberry Tart | Blueberry, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Egg | Pierre (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Pumpkin Soup | Pumpkin, Milk | Robin (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Tom Kha Soup | Coconut, Shrimp, Common Mushroom | Sandy (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Strange Bun | Wheat Flour, Periwinkle, Void Mayonnaise | Shane (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Pepper Poppers | Hot Pepper, Cheese | Shane (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Chowder | Clam, Milk | Willy (Mail: +3 hearts) |
| Fish Stew | Crayfish, Mussel, Periwinkle, Tomato | Willy (Mail: +7 hearts) |
| Escargot | Snail, Garlic | Willy (Mail: +5 hearts) |
| Ginger Ale | 3x Ginger, Sugar | Dwarf Shop in Volcano Dungeon 1,000g |
| Banana Pudding | Banana, Any Milk, Sugar | Island Trader for x30 Bone Fragment |
| Tropical Curry | Coconut, Pineapple, Hot Pepper | Ginger Island Resort 2,000g |
Top 5 Most Profitable Recipes
While most cooking recipes in Stardew Valley are designed more for their utility than profitability, there are a few exceptions:
5. Roots Platter
Sells for: 100g
This hearty dish, made from Cave Carrot and Winter Root, is a favorite among adventurers for its attack boost and a profitable choice for chefs. Both ingredients can be foraged or found in the mines, making the Roots Platter a cost-effective recipe for boosting your energy and wallet.
4. Fruit Salad
Sells for: 450g
A delightful mix of seasonal fruits, the Fruit Salad is a simple yet refreshing dish that utilizes ingredients like Blueberry, Melon, and Apricot. Given its use of readily available summer crops, creating and selling Fruit Salad can be a lucrative endeavor, especially if the fruits are harvested from your own farm, cutting down on costs.
3. Algae Soup
Sells for: 100g
Don’t let its simple appearance fool you; Algae Soup, crafted from four Green Algae, is surprisingly profitable. Algae is easily obtained while fishing, making this recipe an excellent way to utilize what might otherwise be considered a nuisance catch. Its health benefits and simplicity make it a dark horse in the cooking profit race.
2. Pale Broth
Sells for: 150g
Pale Broth is another unassuming yet profitable cooking recipe made from two White Algae. White Algae is often collected during mining and fishing adventures like its green counterpart. Turning this simple ingredient into a hearty broth transforms an essential item into a valuable commodity.
1. Sashimi
Sells for: 75g
Sashimi is the most profitable cooking recipe, especially for those who dedicate time to fishing. Almost any fish can be transformed into this elegant dish, significantly increasing the value of low-tier catches. Mastering Sashimi is necessary for those who enjoy fishing and want to maximize their haul’s profitability.
Some general tips for maximizing cooking profits include:
- Focus on recipes that use common or easily foraged ingredients.
- Pay attention to seasonal recipes that can take advantage of abundant crops.
- Utilize Qi Seasoning to enhance both the quality and sale price of dishes.
Top 5 Food for Healing and Energy
- Cheese: Health +101, Energy +225 (gold-star). While it’s true that you’re not really cooking cheese, and it is one of the ingredients, it’s still a top pick whenever I do mining runs. Getting the gold-star quality may take a while, but it’s simply the best healing and energy food in Stardew Valley.
- Glazed Yam: Health +90, Energy +200. It can be easily made with a yam, which you can plant on your farm during Fall, and sugar, which can be bought at Pierre’s.
- Bean Hotpot: Health +56, Energy +125. Made from two Green Beans, this simple yet hearty dish provides a significant health boost upon consumption. Its ingredients are easily grown on your farm in spring. It also adds +30 max energy and +38 magnetism, which helps you in mining and logging.
- Pale Broth: Health +56, Energy +125. Another easy-to-make food that only needs two White Algae is the Pale Broth.
- Sashimi: Health +33, Energy +75. You can easily make it with fish you aren’t using or selling.
Cooking in Stardew Valley is an enriching experience that goes beyond the kitchen. It’s a way to engage with the community, improve your character’s abilities, and earn a profit.
Please make sure to leave your own tips for cooking in Stardew Valley in the comment section below, or share your thoughts!