Sometimes, virtual food looks good enough to eat, causing players to salivate while staring at their screens. The ever-popular farming simulator, Stardew Valley, is no exception. In addition to traditional agricultural and mining work, players can spend their time in the kitchen, with over 70 recipes to delve into. These meals offer various bonuses and energy replenishment to keep aspiring farmers perked up to make it through the day. But what if players want to make these recipes into a reality?
Luckily, there are plenty of online recipes and video-game fan-made cookery books that bring these foods to life! Here are some of the best Stardew Valley-inspired recipes fans can make in real life, including the fan-favorite Pink Cake.
11 Bread
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 tsp yeast
- 1tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Bread reigns supreme over all other carbohydrates. It is a simple staple and a hearty addition to any other meal, whether a stew or a warming soup. In Stardew Valley, players can purchase their own French baguette from the Stardrop Saloon or learn the recipe from the iconic Queen of Sauces in Year 1, Summer 28.
10 Stuffing
Ingredients
- 180g fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 1/2 tbsp sage, fresh or dried, finely chopped
- Cranberry sauce, optional
Stuffing is the perfect accompaniment to add to the dinner table during the holidays. This sage and onion stuffing will fill a kitchen with deliciously herbal smells and get bellies rumbling. The recipe can be obtained in-game from Pam after reaching seven friendship hearts. Once cooked and consumes, it offers Stardew Valley players a temporary bonus boost of two Defense.
9 Pepper Poppers
Ingredients
- 6 jalapenos
- 6 bell peppers
- 175g cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsps milk (any)
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Spices (season to individual tastes):
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
- cayenne
- garlic powder
Stardew Valley features many recipes that look scrumptious even in their pixel art form, and Pepper Poppers are no exception. This spicy dish is beloved by many of Pelican Town's residents as a gift, especially the mysterious yet gloomy Shane. Pepper Poppers gives a hearty bonus to Farming and Speed, so players can whizz around their farm speedily.
8 Parsnip Soup
Ingredients
- 4 parsnips, cubed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp margarine
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Chicken broth
- 1 1/2 liters water
- Salt and pepper
For those cold winter nights, soup is the perfect remedy to warm the heart and soul while being easy to make. Parsnip Soup is a great option, with tons of healthy vegetables to keep people in good health. Luckily, this recipe pairs incredibly well with the Bread recipe listed earlier. In Stardew Valley, the Parsnip Soup recipe comes from Caroline after three friendship hearts.
7 Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 1 tomato
- 1 egg
- Can of tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Mozzarella cheese
- 5 tbsp olive oil
As the description in-game reads, Eggplant Parmesan is beautifully tangy, cheesy, and wonderful. It's the perfect main meal to devour after a long hard day of farming, tending to the crops and farm animals. It restores a whopping 175 energy and 70 health while giving bonuses to Mining and Defense. The recipe is awarded for reaching seven hearts with Mayor Lewis.
6 Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 300g bread flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 100ml tomato sauce
- Fresh basil
- Cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
- Any preferred toppings, like pineapple, ham, or vegetables
Home-cooked pizza always tastes best! Pizza should be a signature in everyone's cooking repertoire, and is lovely for an occasional treat. The Stardew Valley recipe for this dish can be obtained from the Queen of Sauces cooking channel on Year 2, Spring 7. Pizza can also be bought from The Stardrop Saloon for 600g, and offers a whopping 150 Energy when consumed.
5 Hash Browns
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 potatoes
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hash browns represent the sheer versatility of potatoes and are excellent for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Stardew Valley players can use their homegrown root vegetables to make this yummy side dish and crisp their hash browns to perfection. This recipe can be unlocked by tuning into the Queen of Sauces on Year 2, Spring 14.
4 Rhubarb Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 cups of rhubarb
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1tbsp margarine
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tsp water
Sweet, piping-hot pies are great for winter and are food for the soul. Rhubarb Pies are tart, sweet and tangy, making for a great after-dinner dessert. The virtual recipe is sourced directly from Marnie in the mail once the player has reached 7 hearts of friendship.
3 Pancakes
Ingredients
- 200g self-raising flour
- 3 large eggs
- 25g butter, melted
- 200ml milk
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1tbsp white sugar
- Vegetable oil (for cooking)
Soft, fluffy, and bouncy, Pancakes are a surefire way to anyone's heart. Luckily, any aspiring bakers can replicate Stardew Valley's mouth-watering Pancake recipe themselves, This breakfast recipe doesn't include toppings, so players can go wild and use whatever their heart desires, from crispy bacon to some signature maple syrup. The in-game recipe is unlocked by watching the Queen of Sauces channel on Year 1, Summer 14.
2 Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 300g of chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Who doesn't love cookies? This simple and quick recipe allows players to bake their own cookies for warm, chewy goodness. Stardew Valley players can unlock the Cookie recipe from Evelyn after obtaining four friendship hearts with her. They can also randomly be found in trash cans in Pelican Town, and they still taste great.
1 Pink Cake
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup watermelon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Frosting/Toppings
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 cups icing/powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- Red food coloring
- Heart-shaped candy, to top
The most iconic recipe in Stardew Valley is undoubtedly the illustrious Pink Cake. It looks incredible and is by far the best-looking cake in video game history. It is beloved by many of Pelican Town's residents and makes for the perfect gift. If players want to try their hand at creating this delicacy, they should look no further to make Haley's favorite snack.
Stardew Valley is available to play on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices.