Cookingis an essential aspect of daily life, and inThe Sims 4, it is no exception. Cooking skill is a crucial skill for any Sim looking to whip up a delicious meal. From the base game to the various expansion packs, the game offers a wide range of recipes for players to learn and experiment with. Whether it’s whipping up a quick snack or preparing a gourmet feast, mastering the Cooking Skill will enable players to satisfy their Sim’s hunger, impress guests, and make a profit.
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InThe Sims 4, Sims can primarily learn newrecipesby practicing their Cooking Skill. As they cook more meals, their skill level will increase, and they will unlock new recipes. Aside from leveling up the Cooking Skill, Sims can also unlock new recipes through various means. For example, ordering food from a food vendor or a restaurant can also sometimes result in Sims learning the recipe of the dish they ordered. Additionally, some recipes can be unlocked by Sims that experiencing certain emotional states, such as being energized, flirty, angry and more.
Tips For Cooking Skill
Cooking is an important skill for Sims to master, as it affects their overall mood and well-being. While Sims can opt for quick snacks or microwave food, relying on these options for too long can give Sims a negative moodlet. The best way to improve the cooking skill is to cook meals to satisfy the hunger need. However, Sims with low-grade appliances or thosecompleting the Unlucky Chef Scenariomay find it beneficial to learn cooking from skill books in order to prevent fires. Gourmet Cooking skill requires a minimum of level 5 in cooking, but this can also be learned from skill books.
Sims who enjoy cooking frequently and in larger quantities may want to consider completing the Master Chef aspiration, as it enables them to cook high-quality food that never spoils. For thosewho enjoy these activities, gardeningand fishing are also great skills to develop alongside cooking since fresh, high-quality ingredients improve the overall quality of the food, while using one’s own ingredients reduces the cost of food preparation. By improving their cooking skills, Sims can learn to add flavor to their stove-cooked meals, and by reaching level 8 in the Gourmet Cooking skill, they can learn how to garnish their dishes. These techniques not only enhance the overall quality of the meal but also give unique moodlets to the Sims who eat it.
All Skill-Based Cooking Recipes
These recipes are easily accessible through the fridge or oven as players improve their cooking skill, without requiring additional unique interactions with objects or other Sims. The base game provides a substantial collection of cooking recipes, but various expansion packs offer an extensive range of options, catering to Sims' unique tastes and lifestyles.
Regardless of the pack or base game, many of the recipes inThe Sims 4can be cooked with fresh ingredients. However, theCottage Livingexpansion packintroduced anew lot challengecalled Simple Living, which adds another layer of realism and challenge to cooking. With this trait, Sims cannot rely on their Simoleons to purchase ingredients via the cooking appliance right away, and must instead do their own grocery shopping or grow and harvest all the required produce themselves. This can make cooking a bit more challenging, but also more rewarding for players who enjoy a more immersive gameplay experience.
The order of the lists below is based on cooking skill level and alphabetical order:
Simple Living Ingredients (Amounts and some ingredients depend on sizing)
1
Chocoberry or Chocolate Syrup, Egg, Flour, Sugar
Eggs and Toast
Mac and Cheese
2
Chocoberry or Chocoberry Syrup, Milk
Chips and Salsa
3
Chocoberry or Chocolate Syrup, Egg, Sugar
4
RequiresAngry emotionVegetarian-Safe
Black and White Cookies
5
Fish and Chips
6
7
Spinach or Eggs, Mushroom, Onion
8
9
10
Faux Meat and Chips
None
Egg, Flour, Sugar
Exclusive to Teens or older Sims who have unlocked a scout badge
Any Meat, (Flour or Sugar)
Golden Eggs and Toast
Obsidian Eggs and Toast
Golden Scrambled Eggs and Bacon
Obsidian Scrambled Eggs and bacon
Blueberry or Blueberry Jam
Raspberry or Raspberry Jam
Chocoberry or Chocolate Syrup
Bangers and Mash
Faux Meat and Mash
Franks and Beans
Wellness level 2,Vegetarian-Safe
Remedy of the Ancients
Requires “Curse of the Ancients” moodlet
Vegetarian-Safe
Gourmet Cooking Recipes
Gourmet cooking may appear similar to normal cooking in many ways, but it offers more exciting options for Sims to explore. It also includes items such as Ambrosia, which can revive dead Sims. Gourmet cooking recipes are also compatible with simple cooking. However, unlike normal cooking recipes, they do not require varying types or amounts of ingredients for different serving sizes.
Black and White Cake
White and Black Cake
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Cocktail
Egg, Sugar, Chocoberry or Chocolate Syrup
Ceviche and Chips
Vegetarian-Safe, Lactose-Free
Vendor Recipes
To learn new vendor recipes inThe Sims 4, Sims must visit vendor stalls and try out new food. While theCity Livingexpansion pack introduced the first set of vendor recipes, other packs also include some vendor recipes. The requirements per pack for these recipes are as follows:
Related:The Sims 4: City Living Complete Guide
Other Food Interactions And Recipes
Additional food options for Sims can be obtained through certain objects or features in base game or packs. Here are some of them:
The Sims 4is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
