Stardew Valley Cooking: Kitchen Setup, Recipes, and Food Buffs

Farm work eats through your energy bar fast, and the most reliable way to keep it topped up is cooking. Prepared dishes refill stamina, restore health, and many of them grant temporary stat boosts that make the next morning's chores noticeably faster. This guide walks through opening the kitchen, building a portable Cookout Kit, and lists every recipe in the game with its effects, ingredients, and selling price.

Getting a Kitchen

Cooking comes down to three pieces: a recipe, the ingredients, and somewhere to actually cook. Your starter farmhouse has none of them, so the first task is paying Robin a visit. Hand her 10,000g and 450 Wood to commission the first house upgrade. Once construction finishes, the building gains a proper kitchen with a stove on the wall.

Using it is straightforward. Walk up to the stove, interact, and pick the dish you want from the menu. The finished item lands in your inventory with no animation, so there is no waiting around for a cinematic stir.

Cooking on the Move With the Cookout Kit

If hunger hits while you are deep in the mines or out on the beach, you can craft a Cookout Kit. The recipe unlocks at Foraging Level 3 and costs 15 Wood, 10 Fiber, and 3 Coal. Drop it on any outdoor tile and you have an open-air stove for the rest of the day. One catch: any Kit left outside overnight is gone by morning, so treat it like a one-day disposable.

How Recipes and Buffs Work

As of Version 1.6, there are 81 cookable dishes in Stardew Valley. Ingredient quality does not carry through. A gold-star Milk inside an Artichoke Dip cooks down to the same Artichoke Dip you would get with a regular Milk, so save your best produce for the shipping bin or gifts.

Buffs follow one rule with one big exception. Eating a second consumable while a food buff is active overwrites the first one. Down an Autumn's Bounty for +2 Foraging and +2 Defense, then bite into a Chowder, and the original numbers vanish in exchange for a +1 Fishing bonus.

Drinks bypass this. Beverage buffs stack alongside food buffs, each with its own icon and timer. Sip a Coffee for the speed boost, follow it with a Triple Shot Espresso, and the two effects run in parallel.

The full recipe list below is sorted alphabetically. Each entry shows the unlock condition, the required ingredients, stat effects, buff duration when one applies, and the base selling price.

Algae Soup

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Clint
• Ingredients: 4x Green Algae
• Effects: +75 Energy, +33 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 100g

Artichoke Dip

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Fall, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Artichoke, 1x Milk
• Effects: +100 Energy, +45 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 210g

Autumn's Bounty

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Demetrius
• Ingredients: 1x Yam, 1x Pumpkin
• Effects: +220 Energy, +99 Health, +2 Foraging, +2 Defense
• Buff: 7m 41s
• Sells for: 350g

Baked Fish

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Summer, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Sunfish, 1x Bream, 1x Wheat Flour
• Effects: +75 Energy, +33 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 100g

Banana Pudding

• Unlock: Trade 30x Bone Fragment at the Island Trader
• Ingredients: 1x Banana, 1x Any Milk, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health, +1 Mining, +1 Luck, +1 Defense
• Buff: 5m 1s
• Sells for: 260g

Bean Hotpot

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Clint
• Ingredients: 2x Green Bean
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health, +30 Max Energy, +32 Magnetism
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 100g

Blackberry Cobbler

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Fall, Year 2
• Ingredients: 2x Blackberry, 1x Sugar, 1x Wheat Flour
• Effects: +175 Energy, +78 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 260g

Blueberry Tart

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Pierre
• Ingredients: 1x Blueberry, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar, 1x Egg
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 150g

Bread

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Summer, Year 1, or buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 100g
• Ingredients: 1x Wheat Flour
• Effects: +50 Energy, +22 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 60g

Bruschetta

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Winter, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Bread, 1x Oil, 1x Tomato
• Effects: +113 Energy, +50 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 210g

Carp Surprise

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Summer, Year 2
• Ingredients: 4x Carp
• Effects: +90 Energy, +40 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 150g

Cheese Cauliflower

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Pam
• Ingredients: 1x Cauliflower, 1x Cheese
• Effects: +90 Energy, +40 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 300g

Chocolate Cake

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Winter, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar, 1x Egg
• Effects: +67 Energy, +150 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 200g

Chowder

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Willy
• Ingredients: 1x Clam, 1x Milk
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health, +1 Fishing
• Buff: 16m 47s
• Sells for: 135g

Coleslaw

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Spring, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Red Cabbage, 1x Vinegar, 1x Mayonnaise
• Effects: +213 Energy, +95 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 345g

Complete Breakfast

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Spring, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Fried Egg, 1x Milk, 1x Hashbrowns, 1x Pancakes
• Effects: +200 Energy, +90 Health, +2 Farming, +50 Max Energy
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 350g

Cookie

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 4 with Evelyn
• Ingredients: 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar, 1x Egg
• Effects: +90 Energy, +40 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 140g

Crab Cakes

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Fall, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Crab, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Egg, 1x Oil
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health, +1 Speed, +1 Defense
• Buff: 16m 47s
• Sells for: 275g

Cranberry Candy

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Winter, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Cranberries, 1x Apple, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 175g

Cranberry Sauce

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Gus
• Ingredients: 1x Cranberries, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health
• Buff: 3m 30s
• Sells for: 120g

Crispy Bass

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Kent
• Ingredients: 1x Largemouth Bass, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Oil
• Effects: +90 Energy, +40 Health, +64 Magnetism
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 150g

Dish O' The Sea

• Unlock: Reach Fishing Level 3
• Ingredients: 2x Sardine, 1x Hashbrowns
• Effects: +150 Energy, +67 Health, +3 Fishing
• Buff: 5m 35s
• Sells for: 220g

Eggplant Parmesan

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Lewis
• Ingredients: 1x Eggplant, 1x Tomato
• Effects: +175 Energy, +78 Health, +1 Mining, +3 Defense
• Buff: 4m 39s
• Sells for: 200g

Escargot

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Willy
• Ingredients: 1x Snail, 1x Garlic
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health, +2 Fishing
• Buff: 16m 47s
• Sells for: 125g

Farmer's Lunch

• Unlock: Reach Farming Level 3
• Ingredients: 1x Omelet, 1x Parsnip
• Effects: +200 Energy, +90 Health, +3 Farming
• Buff: 5m 35s
• Sells for: 150g

Fiddlehead Risotto

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Fall, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Oil, 1x Fiddlehead Fern, 1x Garlic
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 350g

Fish Stew

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Willy
• Ingredients: 1x Crayfish, 1x Mussel, 1x Periwinkle, 1x Tomato
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health, +3 Fishing
• Buff: 16m 47s
• Sells for: 175g

Fish Taco

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Linus
• Ingredients: 1x Tuna, 1x Tortilla, 1x Red Cabbage, 1x Mayonnaise
• Effects: +165 Energy, +74 Health, +2 Fishing
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 500g

Fried Calamari

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Jodi
• Ingredients: 1x Squid, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Oil
• Effects: +80 Energy, +36 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 150g

Fried Eel

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with George
• Ingredients: 1x Eel, 1x Oil
• Effects: +75 Energy, +33 Health, +1 Luck
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 120g

Fried Egg

• Unlock: Available from the start
• Ingredients: 1x Egg
• Effects: +50 Energy, +22 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 35g

Fried Mushroom

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Demetrius
• Ingredients: 1x Common Mushroom, 1x Morel, 1x Oil
• Effects: +135 Energy, +60 Health, +2 Attack
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 200g

Fruit Salad

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Fall, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Blueberry, 1x Melon, 1x Apricot
• Effects: +263 Energy, +118 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 450g

Ginger Ale

• Unlock: Buy from the Dwarf Shop in the Volcano Dungeon for 1,000g
• Ingredients: 3x Ginger, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +63 Energy, +28 Health, +1 Luck
• Buff: 5m
• Sells for: 200g

Glazed Yams

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Fall, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Yam, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +200 Energy, +90 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 200g

Hashbrowns

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Fall, Year 2, or buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 50g
• Ingredients: 1x Potato, 1x Oil
• Effects: +90 Energy, +40 Health, +1 Farming
• Buff: 5m 35s
• Sells for: 120g

Ice Cream

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Jodi
• Ingredients: 1x Milk, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +100 Energy, +45 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 120g

Lobster Bisque

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Fall, Year 2, or from Willy after Relationship Level 9
• Ingredients: 1x Lobster, 1x Milk
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health, +3 Fishing, +50 Max Energy
• Buff: 16m 47s
• Sells for: 205g

Lucky Lunch

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Spring, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Sea Cucumber, 1x Tortilla, 1x Blue Jazz
• Effects: +100 Energy, +45 Health, +3 Luck
• Buff: 11m 11s
• Sells for: 250g

Maki Roll

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Summer, Year 1, or buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 300g
• Ingredients: 1x Any Fish, 1x Seaweed, 1x Rice
• Effects: +100 Energy, +45 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 220g

Mango Sticky Rice

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Leo
• Ingredients: 1x Mango, 1x Coconut, 1x Rice
• Effects: +113 Energy, +50 Health, +3 Defense
• Buff: 5m 1s
• Sells for: 250g

Maple Bar

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Summer, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Maple Syrup, 1x Sugar, 1x Wheat Flour
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health, +1 Farming, +1 Fishing, +1 Mining
• Buff: 16m 47s
• Sells for: 300g

Miner's Treat

• Unlock: Reach Mining Level 3
• Ingredients: 2x Cave Carrot, 1x Sugar, 1x Milk
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health, +3 Mining, +32 Magnetism
• Buff: 5m 35s
• Sells for: 200g

Moss Soup

• Unlock: Reach Foraging Level 3
• Ingredients: 20x Moss
• Effects: +70 Energy, +31 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 80g

Omelet

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Spring, Year 1, or buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 100g
• Ingredients: 1x Egg, 1x Milk
• Effects: +100 Energy, +45 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 125g

Pale Broth

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Marnie
• Ingredients: 2x White Algae
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 150g

Pancakes

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Summer, Year 1, or buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 100g
• Ingredients: 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Egg
• Effects: +90 Energy, +40 Health, +2 Foraging
• Buff: 11m 11s
• Sells for: 80g

Parsnip Soup

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Caroline
• Ingredients: 1x Parsnip, 1x Milk, 1x Vinegar
• Effects: +85 Energy, +38 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 120g

Pepper Poppers

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Shane
• Ingredients: 1x Hot Pepper, 1x Cheese
• Effects: +130 Energy, +58 Health, +2 Farming, +1 Speed
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 200g

Pink Cake

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Summer, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Melon, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar, 1x Egg
• Effects: +250 Energy, +112 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 480g

Pizza

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Spring, Year 2, or buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 150g
• Ingredients: 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Tomato, 1x Cheese
• Effects: +150 Energy, +67 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 300g

Plum Pudding

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Winter, Year 1
• Ingredients: 2x Wild Plum, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +175 Energy, +78 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 260g

Poi

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Leo
• Ingredients: 4x Taro Root
• Effects: +75 Energy, +33 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 400g

Poppyseed Muffin

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Winter, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Poppy, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +150 Energy, +67 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 250g

Pumpkin Pie

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Winter, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Pumpkin, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Milk, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 385g

Pumpkin Soup

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Robin
• Ingredients: 1x Pumpkin, 1x Milk
• Effects: +200 Energy, +90 Health, +2 Defense, +2 Luck
• Buff: 7m 41s
• Sells for: 300g

Radish Salad

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 21 Spring, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Oil, 1x Vinegar, 1x Radish
• Effects: +200 Energy, +90 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 300g

Red Plate

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Emily
• Ingredients: 1x Red Cabbage, 1x Radish
• Effects: +240 Energy, +108 Health, +50 Max Energy
• Buff: 3m 30s
• Sells for: 400g

Rhubarb Pie

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Marnie
• Ingredients: 1x Rhubarb, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar
• Effects: +215 Energy, +96 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 400g

Rice Pudding

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Evelyn
• Ingredients: 1x Milk, 1x Sugar, 1x Rice
• Effects: +115 Energy, +51 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 260g

Roasted Hazelnuts

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Spring, Year 2
• Ingredients: 3x Hazelnut
• Effects: +175 Energy, +78 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 270g

Roots Platter

• Unlock: Reach Combat Level 3
• Ingredients: 1x Cave Carrot, 1x Winter Root
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health, +3 Attack
• Buff: 5m 35s
• Sells for: 100g

Salad

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Emily
• Ingredients: 1x Leek, 1x Dandelion, 1x Vinegar
• Effects: +113 Energy, +50 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 110g

Salmon Dinner

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Gus
• Ingredients: 1x Salmon, 1x Amaranth, 1x Kale
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 300g

Sashimi

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Linus
• Ingredients: 1x Any Fish
• Effects: +75 Energy, +33 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 75g

Seafoam Pudding

• Unlock: Reach Fishing Level 9
• Ingredients: 1x Flounder, 1x Midnight Carp, 1x Squid Ink
• Effects: +175 Energy, +78 Health, +4 Fishing
• Buff: 3m 30s
• Sells for: 300g

Shrimp Cocktail

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 28 Winter, Year 2
• Ingredients: 1x Tomato, 1x Shrimp, 1x Wild Horseradish
• Effects: +225 Energy, +101 Health, +1 Fishing, +1 Luck
• Buff: 10m 2s
• Sells for: 160g

Spaghetti

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 3 with Lewis
• Ingredients: 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Tomato
• Effects: +75 Energy, +33 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 120g

Spicy Eel

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with George
• Ingredients: 1x Eel, 1x Hot Pepper
• Effects: +115 Energy, +51 Health, +1 Luck, +1 Speed
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 175g

Squid Ink Ravioli

• Unlock: Reach Combat Level 9
• Ingredients: 1x Squid Ink, 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Tomato
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health, +1 Mining, plus the Squid Ink Ravioli Buff (immunity to debuffs)
• Buff: 4m 39s for Mining, 2m 59s for debuff immunity
• Sells for: 150g

Stir Fry

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Spring, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Cave Carrot, 1x Common Mushroom, 1x Kale, 1x Oil
• Effects: +200 Energy, +90 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 335g

Strange Bun

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with George
• Ingredients: 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Periwinkle, 1x Void Mayonnaise
• Effects: +100 Energy, +45 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 225g

Stuffing

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Pam
• Ingredients: 1x Bread, 1x Cranberries, 1x Hazelnut
• Effects: +170 Energy, +76 Health, +2 Defense
• Buff: 5m 35s
• Sells for: 165g

Super Meal

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Kent
• Ingredients: 1x Bok Choy, 1x Cranberries, 1x Artichoke
• Effects: +160 Energy, +72 Health, +40 Max Energy, +1 Speed
• Buff: 3m 30s
• Sells for: 220g

Survival Burger

• Unlock: Reach Foraging Level 8
• Ingredients: 1x Bread, 1x Cave Carrot, 1x Eggplant
• Effects: +125 Energy, +56 Health, +3 Foraging
• Buff: 5m 35s
• Sells for: 180g

Tom Kha Soup

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Sandy
• Ingredients: 1x Coconut, 1x Shrimp, 1x Common Mushroom
• Effects: +175 Energy, +78 Health, +2 Farming, +30 Max Energy
• Buff: 7m
• Sells for: 250g

Tortilla

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 7 Fall, Year 1, or buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 100g
• Ingredients: 1x Corn
• Effects: +50 Energy, +22 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 50g

Triple Shot Espresso

• Unlock: Buy from the Stardrop Saloon for 5,000g
• Ingredients: 3x Coffee
• Effects: +8 Energy, +3 Health, +1 Speed
• Buff: 4m 12s
• Sells for: 450g

Tropical Curry

• Unlock: Buy from the Ginger Island Resort for 2,000g
• Ingredients: 1x Coconut, 1x Pineapple, 1x Hot Pepper
• Effects: +150 Energy, +67 Health, +4 Foraging
• Buff: 5m 1s
• Sells for: 500g

Trout Soup

• Unlock: The Queen of Sauce on 14 Fall, Year 1
• Ingredients: 1x Rainbow Trout, 1x Green Algae
• Effects: +100 Energy, +45 Health, +1 Fishing
• Buff: 4m 39s
• Sells for: 100g

Vegetable Medley

• Unlock: Reach Relationship Level 7 with Sandy
• Ingredients: 1x Tomato, 1x Beet
• Effects: +165 Energy, +74 Health
• Buff: None
• Sells for: 120g