Stardew Valley – How to Get Recipes

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How to Acquire Recipes in Stardew Valley

In Stardew Valley, players have the opportunity to create a wide variety of items and craft various things that they may not have anticipated at the beginning of the game. However, to create these new items, players must first discover their recipes. This applies to both cooking dishes and craftable items. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t explicitly explain how to obtain these recipes, so we’re here to lend a helping hand. In this guide, we will detail the different methods for acquiring recipes in Stardew Valley.

Types of Recipes in Stardew Valley

There are two distinct types of recipes that players can acquire in Stardew Valley: Cooking Recipes and Crafting Recipes. While they differ in nature, it’s essential to know how to obtain both types.

How to Get Cooking Recipes in Stardew Valley

To obtain cooking recipes in Stardew Valley, players have several options:

  • Befriend Villagers
  • Watch “The Queen of Sauce” on TV
  • Purchase from Stardrop Saloon
  • Level Up Skills
Befriending Villagers

One of the primary ways to unlock new cooking recipes is by befriending the villagers in Stardew Valley. Upon reaching 3 or 7 friendship hearts with a villager, players will receive a new recipe in the mail. Here are the cooking recipes that can be obtained from befriending villagers:

  • Parsnip Soup – Caroline (3 hearts)
  • Vegetable Medley – Caroline (7 hearts)
  • Algae Soup – Clint (3 hearts)
  • Bean Hotpot – Clint (7 hearts)
  • Fried Mushroom – Demetrius (3 hearts)
  • Autumn’s Bounty – Demetrius (7 hearts)
  • Salad – Emily (3 hearts)
  • Red Plate – Emily (7 hearts)
  • Cookie – Evelyn (4 hearts)
  • Rice Pudding – Evelyn (7 hearts)
  • Fried Eel – George (3 hearts)
  • Spicy Eel – George (7 hearts)
  • Salmon Dinner – Gus (3 hearts)
  • Cranberry Sauce – Gus (7 hearts)
  • Fried Calamari – Jodi (3 hearts)
  • Ice Cream – Jodi (7 hearts)
  • Crispy Bass – Kent (3 hearts)
  • Super Meal – Kent (7 hearts)
  • Poi – Leo (3 hearts)
  • Mango Sticky Rice – Leo (7 hearts)
  • Spaghetti – Lewis (3 hearts)
  • Eggplant Parmesan – Lewis (7 hearts)
  • Sashimi – Linus (3 hearts)
  • Fish Taco – Linus (7 hearts)
  • Pale Broth – Marnie (3 hearts)
  • Rhubarb Pie – Marnie (7 hearts)
  • Miner’s Treat – Mining Level 3
  • Cheese Cauliflower – Pam (3 hearts)
  • Stuffing – Pam (7 hearts)
  • Blueberry Tart – Pierre (3 hearts)
  • Pumpkin Soup – Robin (7 hearts)
  • Tom Kha Soup – Sandy (7 hearts)
  • Pepper Poppers – Shane (3 hearts)
  • Strange Bun – Shane (7 hearts)
  • Chowder – Willy (3 hearts)
  • Escargot – Willy (5 hearts)
  • Fish Stew – Willy (7 hearts)
Watching “The Queen of Sauce” on TV

Every day in Stardew Valley, a new channel becomes available on the TV. While most channels offer tutorials rather than useful information, “The Queen of Sauce” broadcasts new cooking recipes for free. As long as players watch TV on the correct days, they can acquire all the recipes they need. It’s important to note that missing the broadcast means relying on reruns. “The Queen of Sauce” airs every Sunday, starting from Spring 7, and offers new recipes each week. Reruns are available on Wednesdays. Here are the cooking recipes obtainable from “The Queen of Sauce” and their corresponding dates:

  • Stir Fry – 7 Spring, Year 1
  • Coleslaw – 14 Spring, Year 1
  • Radish Salad – 21 Spring, Year 1
  • Omelet – 28 Spring, Year 1
  • Baked Fish – 7 Summer, Year 1
  • Pancakes – 14 Summer, Year 1
  • Maki Roll – 21 Summer, Year 1
  • Bread – 28 Summer, Year 1
  • Tortilla – 7 Fall, Year 1
  • Trout Soup – 14 Fall, Year 1
  • Glazed Yams – 21 Fall, Year 1
  • Artichoke Dip – 28 Fall, Year 1
  • Plum Pudding – 7 Winter, Year 1
  • Chocolate Cake – 14 Winter, Year 1
  • Pumpkin Pie – 21 Winter, Year 1
  • Cranberry Candy – 28 Winter, Year 1
  • Pizza – 7 Spring, Year 2
  • Hashbrowns – 14 Spring, Year 2
  • Complete Breakfast – 21 Spring, Year 2
  • Lucky Lunch – 28 Spring, Year 2
  • Carp Surprise – 7 Summer, Year 2
  • Maple Bar – 14 Summer, Year 2
  • Pink Cake – 21 Summer, Year 2
  • Roasted Hazelnuts – 28 Summer, Year 2
  • Fruit Salad – 7 Fall, Year 2
  • Blackberry Cobbler – 14 Fall, Year 2
  • Crab Cakes – 21 Fall, Year 2
  • Fiddlehead Risotto – 28 Fall, Year 2
  • Poppyseed Muffin – 7 Winter, Year 2
  • Lobster Bisque – 14 Winter, Year 2
  • Bruschetta – 21 Winter, Year 2
  • Shrimp Cocktail – 28 Winter, Year 2
Purchasing from Stardrop Saloon

The Stardrop Saloon serves as the primary location for purchasing food and cooking recipes in Stardew Valley. Players can find recipes at reasonable prices and even acquire ones that are typically exclusive to “The Queen of Sauce.”

Leveling Up Skills

Leveling up skills is the most common method for obtaining any type of recipe in Stardew Valley. Each skill unlocks new crafting and cooking recipes. Here are the cooking recipes obtainable by leveling up skills:

  • Roots Platter – Combat Level 3
  • Squid Ink Ravioli – Combat Level 9
  • Farmer’s Lunch – Farming Level 3
  • Seafoam Pudding – Fishing Level 9
  • Dish O’ The Sea – Fishing Level 3
  • Survival Burger – Foraging Level 2
  • Miner’s Treat – Mining Level 3

How to Get Crafting Recipes in Stardew Valley

There are three methods for obtaining new crafting recipes in Stardew Valley:

  • Level Up Skills
  • Purchase from Robin’s Shop
  • Complete Special Orders
Leveling Up Skills

The most common way to acquire new crafting recipes is by leveling up skills. Higher skill levels unlock better crafting recipes. Each skill unlocks recipes that benefit that specific profession. The Farming skill is the most versatile and provides the most helpful recipes.

Purchasing from Robin’s Carpenter Shop

In addition to buildings, players can purchase crafting recipes from Robin’s Carpenter Shop in Stardew Valley. Recipes for decorative lighting items are available for purchase.

Completing Special Orders

Upon reaching the first Fall in Stardew Valley, players unlock the Special Orders board in front of Lewis’ house. These Special Orders are an upgraded version of the quests from the Help Wanted board and offer valuable rewards. The board presents new Special Orders each week, granting unique crafting recipes that are otherwise unobtainable.

Here are the crafting recipes available from Special Orders:

  • Solar Panel – Caroline Special Order
  • Geode Crusher – Clint Special Order
  • Mayonnaise Machine – Demetrius Special Order
  • Slime Incubator – Evelyn Special Order