Stardew Valley is a game with relatively extensive cooking mechanics, with a whopping 80 dishes that can be prepared. From classic American comfort food to curry from the Fern Islands, players can become a hot chef and keep themselves healthy and energized throughout their journey to becoming the greatest farmer of the valley.
There are several ways to learn recipes in the game, such as from trusted friends, celebrity icons, and innate skills that gamers learn throughout their journey. This article will detail how to get each recipe in Stardew Valley and the ingredients needed to make them.
How to unlock recipes in Stardew Valley
Queen of Sauce Recipe
The main way to learn recipes in Stardew Valley is to watch the valley’s favorite cooking show, The Queen of Sauce. People can learn a new recipe every week from her, so it’s important to check TV (or simply use this guide) to determine when a new or repeat recipe airs. again that everyone missed.
| Dish | Broadcast time | Ingredient | Buff |
| Stir Fry | Spring 7 of Year 1 | 1x Oil 1x Common Mushroom 1x Cave Carrots 1x Kale |
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| Coleslaw | Spring 14 of Year 1 | 1x Red Cabbage 1x Vinegar 1x Vinegar |
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| Radish Salad | Spring 21 of Year 1 | 1x Radish 1x Oil 1x Vinegar |
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| Omelette | Spring 28 of Year 1 | 1x Egg 1x Milk |
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| Baked Fish | Summer 7 of Year 1 | 1x Sunfish 1x Bream 1x Wheat Flour |
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| Pancakes | Summer 14 of Year 1 | 1x Wheat Flour 1x Egg |
+2 Foraging |
| Maki Roll | Summer 21 of Year 1 | 1x Any Fish 1x Seaweed 1x Rice |
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| Bread | Summer 28 of Year 1 | 1x Wheat Flour | |
| Tortillas | Fall 7 of Year 1 | 1x Corn | |
| Trout Soup | Fall 14 of Year 1 | 1x Rainbow Trout 1x Algae |
+1 Fishing |
| Glazed Yams | Fall 21 of Year 1 | 1x Yam 1x Sugar |
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| Artichoke Dip | Fall 28 of Year 1 | 1x Artichoke 1x Milk |
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| Plum Pudding | Winter 7 of Year 1 | 2x Wild Plum 1x Wheat Flour 1x Sugar |
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| Chocolate Cake | Winter 14 of Year 1 | 1x Wheat Flour 1x Sugar 1x Egg |
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| Pumpkin Pie | Winter 21 of Year 1 | 1x Pumpkin 1x Milk 1x Sugar 1x Wheat Flour |
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| Cranberry Candy | Winter 28 of Year 1 | 1x Cranberries 1x Apple 1x Sugar |
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| Pizza | Spring 7 of Year 2 | 1x Wheat Flour 1x Tomato 1x Cheese |
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| Hashbrowns | Spring 14 of Year 2 | 1x Potato 1x Oil |
+1 Farming |
| Complete Breakfast | Spring 21 of Year 2 | 1x Fried Egg 1x Hashbrowns 1x Pancakes 1x Milk |
+2 Farming |
| Lucky Lunch | Spring 28 of Year 2 | 1x Sea Cucumber 1x Tortilla 1x Blue Jazz |
+3 Luck |
| Carp Surprise | Summer 7 of Year 2 | 4x Carp | |
| Maple Bar | Summer 14 of Year 2 | 1x Maple Syrup 1x Sugar 1x Wheat Flour |
+1 Farming +1 Fishing +1 Mining |
| Pink Cake | Summer 21 of Year 2 | 1x Wheat Flour 1x Egg 1x Sugar 1x Melon |
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| Roasted Hazelnuts | Summer 28 of Year 2 | 3x Hazelnut | |
| Fruit Salad | Fall 7 of Year 2 | 1x Blueberry 1x Melon 1x Apricot |
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| Blackberry Cobbler | Fall 14 of Year 2 | 2x Blackberry 1x Sugar 1x Wheat Flour |
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| Crab Cakes | Fall 21 of Year 2 | 1x Crab 1x Wheat Flour 1x Egg 1x Oil |
+1 Speed |
| Fiddlehead Risotto | Fall 28 of Year 2 | 1x Fiddlehead Fern 1x Oil 1x Garlic |
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| Poppyseed Muffin | Winter 7 of Year 2 | 1x Poppy 1x Sugar 1x Wheat Flour |
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| Lobster Bisque | Winter 14 of Year 2 | 1x Lobster 1x Milk |
+3 Fishing |
| Bruschetta | Winter 21 of Year 2 | 1x Bread 1x Oil 1x Tomato |
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| Shrimp Cocktails | Winter 28 of Year 2 | 1x Tomato 1x Shrimp 1x Wild Horseradish |
+3 Fishing |
Friendship formula
Most recipes are learned by befriending characters in Stardew Valley. As they get closer, that friend will reveal their favorite dishes through letters as well as how to make them themselves. Start talking to your neighbors whenever possible.
| Dish | Friend | Friendship level | Ingredient | Buff |
| Salad | Emily | 3 | 1x Leeks 1x Dandelion 1x Vinegar |
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| Red Plate | Emily | 7 | 1x Red Cabbage 1x Radish |
+50 Max Energy |
| Cheese Cauliflower | Pam | 3 | 1x Cheese 1x Cauliflower |
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| Stuffing | Pam | 7 | 1x Bread 1x Cranberries 1x Hazelnut |
+2 Defense |
| Parsnip Soup | Caroline | 3 | 1x Parsnip 1x Milk 1x Vinegar |
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| Vegetable Medley | Caroline | 7 | 1x Tomato 1x Beet |
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| Fried Calamari | Jodi | 3 | 1x Squid 1x Oil 1x Wheat Flour |
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| Ice Cream | Jodi | 7 | 1x Milk 1x Sugar |
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| Fried Mushrooms | Demetrius | 3 | 1x Morel 1x Common Mushroom 1x Oil |
+2 Attack |
| Autumn’s Bounty | Demetrius | 7 | 1x Yam 1x Pumpkin |
+2 Foraging +2 Defense |
