How many ingredients does cooking use?

Each attempt consumes two cookable inventory items plus the displayed SC kitchen fee.

Why did one recipe finish immediately while another took longer?

Known recipes can resolve immediately. A new discovery usually takes up to an hour while Chef Roux creates it, and you can leave the Kitchen while it runs.

Are failed attempts wasted?

A failed pairing can produce a Culinary Disaster. The ingredients are still consumed, but the attempt teaches you something and awards Cooking XP.

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Cooking Guide

Combine ingredients, discover recipes, and use food strategically.

Updated July 20, 2026

Cooking loop

1Check Today's SpecialIts ingredient tag grants bonus Cooking XP and can guide your next pairing.
2Choose two ingredientsPick two cookable inventory items and review the displayed SC fee.
3Cook or discoverKnown recipes may finish immediately; new discoveries can continue while you leave the page.
4Claim the resultReceive the dish, record a successful recipe in the Almanac, and collect Cooking XP.
5Build progressCooking and optional tips improve Chef Roux's friendship, while XP unlocks progression rewards.

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FAQ

How many ingredients does cooking use?: Each attempt consumes two cookable inventory items plus the displayed SC kitchen fee.
Why did one recipe finish immediately while another took longer?: Known recipes can resolve immediately. A new discovery usually takes up to an hour while Chef Roux creates it, and you can leave the Kitchen while it runs.
Are failed attempts wasted?: A failed pairing can produce a Culinary Disaster. The ingredients are still consumed, but the attempt teaches you something and awards Cooking XP.