Cooking recipes in Grow a Garden are at the heart of the Cooking Event, giving players new ways to earn rare rewards, mutate crops, and enjoy creative gameplay. With the Cooking Pot as the central feature, this system introduces a range of exclusive recipes, each with their own ingredients, cook times, and potential for unlocking Gourmet Seed Pack, Gourmet Egg, sheckles, and other valuable items. Here’s your complete guide to cooking, from reading Chris P the Pig’s cravings to maximizing your food rewards.
How to Cook in Grow a Garden
Cooking is centered around the Cooking Pot in the main lobby. To get started, gather fruit and other crops, then interact with the Cooking Pot. You’ll need to fill five ingredient slots per recipe—each dish requires a specific combination of key ingredients, but any remaining slots can be filled with any fruit you have.
The most important part: always check the speech bubble over Chris P (the Pig NPC) to see his current craving. Cooking and serving the right food dramatically boosts your chance at receiving the best rewards, including Gourmet Seed Packs and Gourmet Eggs.
Complete List of Cooking Recipes in Grow a Garden
Here are the main recipes, their key ingredients, cook times, and Cooking Pot colors (where available):
| Recipe | Key Ingredients | Cook Time | Pot Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soup | Any (not another recipe) | 5:00 | Any |
| Sandwich | 2x Tomato, 1x Corn | 7:06 | Orange |
| Pie | 1x Pumpkin, 1x Apple (or 1x Corn, 1x Coconut) | 7:52 | Green |
| Burger | 1x Pepper, 1x Corn, 1x Tomato | 6:07 | Orange |
| Hotdog | 1x Pepper, 1x Corn/Banana | 6:46 | Tan |
| Waffle | 1x Pumpkin, 1x Watermelon (or 1x Pumpkin, 1x Sugar Apple) | 6:15 | TBA |
| Salad | 2x Tomato | 5:18 | Red |
| Sushi | 4x Bamboo, 1x Corn | TBA | TBA |
| Ice Cream | 1x Blueberry/Pineapple, 1x Corn | 5:48 | TBA |
| Donut | 1x Corn, 1x Blueberry, 1x Strawberry (or 1x Strawberry, 1x Tomato, 1x Apple) | 9:37 | TBA |
| Pizza | 1x Corn, 1x Tomato, 1x Pepper | TBA | TBA |
| Cake | 1x Watermelon, 2x Corn | TBA | TBA |
Note: For all recipes, as long as you have the key ingredients, you can use any other fruit to fill the remaining slots until there are five items total.
How to Satisfy Chris P’s Cravings
Always check the dialog bubble above Chris P’s head before cooking. Fulfilling his current craving gives you a much better chance of earning rare items like the Gourmet Seed Pack or Gourmet Egg.
Even if you don’t get the rarest reward on your first try, keep cooking and feeding Chris P. Rewards are random, but persistence pays off.
Cooking Tips and Maximizing Rewards
Time your recipes: Each food has a specific cook time, so pay attention to the Cooking Pot’s timer before removing your dish.
Use the right combos: Prioritize recipes with higher-tier crops or those Chris P requests most often for better rewards.
Farm ingredients in advance: Always keep a stockpile of staple fruits and vegetables so you’re ready to cook whenever Chris P changes his craving.
Try all recipes: Some foods, like Donut and Sugary dishes, have longer cook times but may result in unique or high-value rewards.
Don’t forget the color cues: The water color in the Cooking Pot will change depending on your recipe, helping you track which food you’re about to serve.
Why Cooking Is Essential in Grow a Garden
The cooking system goes beyond just fun mini-games. It’s a powerful tool for fast farming, unlocking exclusive plants and pets, and optimizing your collection. Items like Gourmet Seed Pack and Gourmet Egg are only accessible through cooking and feeding Chris P. Plus, the right combination can net you bonus sheckles, rare pets, and food items to boost your progress.
Final Thoughts
Mastering all cooking recipes in Grow a Garden is key to making the most of the Cooking Event and ongoing updates. Focus on gathering ingredients, learning each recipe, and staying in tune with Chris P’s cravings for your shot at the best rewards. With practice and patience, you’ll unlock the full potential of cooking—turning your kitchen skills into garden profit, rare pets, and exclusive items for your farm.