If you’re an Animal Crossing enthusiast, you must have noticed the delightful new addition to the game – cooking! With the “Be a Chef! DIY Recipes+” app upgrade, players can now unlock the Cooking feature in DIY Recipes+ on their NookPhone and create delicious dishes to enjoy or share with their fellow villagers. In this article, we will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to make food in Animal Crossing, as well as some useful tips to enhance your culinary adventures on your virtual island.

Step 1: Unlock the Cooking Feature

The first thing you need to do is purchase the “Be a Chef! DIY Recipes+” app upgrade from the kiosk in Resident Services. This upgrade costs 2,000 Nook Miles, but it’s well worth the investment. Once you have the upgrade, the Cooking feature will be unlocked in your DIY Recipes+ on the NookPhone.

Step 2: Obtain a “Kitchen” Furniture Item

To cook in Animal Crossing, you’ll need a “kitchen” furniture item. While you can use any existing “kitchens” or “stoves” you already have, there’s a crafting recipe for the charming Stonework Kitchen available after updating your app. This kitchen will add a touch of rustic charm to your culinary adventures.

Step 3: Get Recipes and Ingredients

Now that you have your kitchen ready, it’s time to gather recipes and ingredients. You can obtain recipes from various sources, including villagers, bottles on the beach, balloons, and Nook’s Cranny. Keep an eye out for these sources to expand your recipe collection. As for ingredients, you can find them by fishing, catching bugs, harvesting crops, or simply purchasing them from Nook’s Cranny.

Step 4: Cooking Process

With your kitchen set up and ingredients in hand, it’s time to cook! Interact with the kitchen furniture item and select the recipe you want to prepare. The recipe will guide you on the required ingredients and their quantities. Once you have all the ingredients, place them in the slots on the kitchen furniture item. After a little wait, your delicious food will be ready to serve.

Tips for Cooking in Animal Crossing

1. Cook Multiple Dishes at Once: To save time, you can cook multiple dishes simultaneously by placing multiple recipes in the slots on your kitchen furniture item.
2. Different Kitchen, Different Appearance: The type of kitchen furniture item you use will affect the appearance of the cooked food. Experiment with different kitchens to see how your dishes turn out!
3. Check the Recipe First: Some recipes may require specific ingredients, so be sure to check the recipe before you start cooking to avoid any surprises.
4. Use the “Cooking” Tab on NookPhone: Keep track of the recipes you know and the ingredients needed for each dish using the “Cooking” tab on your NookPhone.

Conclusion

With the introduction of the Cooking feature, Animal Crossing has become even more delightful and engaging. Whether you’re looking to impress your villagers or simply satisfy your virtual cravings, cooking adds a whole new dimension to the game. So, don your virtual apron and start cooking up a storm on your sunny island!