Complete Collection of Cooking Recipes at Aloft

In the world of Aloft, cooking is not just a fun activity—it’s a vital survival skill. Although players aren’t forced to eat for survival, indulging in meals can enhance your maximum health points (HP) temporarily, akin to the food system in games like Valheim. Certain dishes can even grant unique bonuses, fostering attributes like Hydration or Energy. While it’s possible to consume raw ingredients, the benefits of cooked meals are substantial, making understanding recipes and their effects crucial for thriving in this vast open-world adventure.

However, mastering cooking in Aloft can be challenging. Successfully preparing meals requires specific components and a good grasp of ingredient compatibility. Not all ingredients mix well, and you will need to familiarize yourself with the classification of items in the game. This guide will serve as an essential resource for players seeking to explore Aloft after enjoying the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in a similarly enchanting realm of floating islands.

Cooking Meals in Aloft

Cooking at Any Fire Source with a Cooking Plate

Before diving into meal recipes, it’s essential to gather a few crafting essentials. First, you’ll need a heat source, which can be either a campfire or fireplace; both can be utilized to cook all recipes in the game. Crafting a campfire is usually the quickest route, making it an excellent starting point. Next, you will need a Cooking Plate, which can be crafted with three wood, three stone, and two charcoal.

The Cooking Plate features three slots for ingredients. To create a recipe, place the necessary three ingredients on the plate next to your heat source. Unlike other survival games, cooking in Aloft demands ongoing attention. You’ll notice a flame icon at the screen’s bottom center, which starts grayed out with red tips. Maintaining the heat is crucial; you must hold the designated key below the flame icon to heat your meal properly. As you press the button, the icon fills with yellow, indicating your cooking progress. Be cautious—if the yellow meter approaches the red tips, it signals potential burning of your meal.

Once you’ve effectively managed the cooking process, your ingredients will complete their transformation into a dish, rewarding you with the results of your culinary efforts. The game encourages exploration and experimentation, allowing you to combine various ingredients to discover new recipes. However, for players who prefer not to waste valuable resources on unsuccessful combinations, a comprehensive list of recipes is provided below.

Complete Cooking Recipes

Understanding Ingredient Mixes

Farming scene showing various ingredients in Aloft

It’s vital to understand that some recipes are more adaptable than others in Aloft. For instance, while the Blueberry Pie demands exact ingredients—namely Blueberry, Sugar, and Flour—other recipes can utilize a broader range of ingredients as long as they belong to the same category. Ingredients in Aloft fall into five main classifications: fruits, vegetables, dry ingredients, seasonings, and liquids. This categorization is straightforward: vegetables include carrots and corn, while fruits comprise blueberries and watermelons. Interestingly, tomatoes, despite being fruits, are classified under vegetables.

Recipe	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2	Ingredient 3	Effect	Duration
Berry Loaf	Blueberry	Flour	Egg	+38 Max Health, Efficient, Energetic	14 Minutes
Bland Soup	Liquid	Dry	Dry	+10 Max Health, Hydrated	8 Minutes
Blueberry Pie	Blueberry	Sugar	Flour	+30 Max Health, Efficient	14 Minutes
Broth	Liquid	Dry	Seasoning	+10 Max Health, Hydrated	8 Minutes
Burnt	Any	Any	Any	+6 Max Health	2 Minutes
Carrot Loaf	Carrot	Flour	Egg	+44 Max Health, Efficient, Energetic	14 Minutes
Corn Loaf	Corn	Flour	Egg	+44 Max Health, Efficient, Energetic	14 Minutes
Digestive Tea	Water	Leaves	Leaves	Clear all eaten food.	Instant
Flat Bread	Flour	Salt	Flax Seeds	+32 Max Health, Energetic	14 Minutes
Fresh Bowl	Fruit	Veggies	Dry or Seasoning	+24 Max Health	10 Minutes
Fried Egg	Egg	All	All	+28 Max Health	10 Minutes
Fruit Salad	Fruit	Fruit	Fruit	+28 Max Health	8 Minutes
Gnocchi	Potato	Flour	Egg	+44 Max Health	18 Minutes
Grilled Fruit	Fruit	Fruit or Dry	Dry or Seasoning	+24 Max Health	8 Minutes
Healthy Smoothie	Fruit	Liquid	Veggie	+18 Max Health, Hydrated	10 Minutes
Mixed Veggies	Veggie	Veggie	Veggie	+28 Max Health	10 Minutes
Oatmeal	Wheat	Blueberry	Salt	+24 Max Health	11 Minutes
Overseasoned Meal	Seasoning	Seasoning	Dry	+10 Max Health	6 Minutes
Overseasoned Soup	Seasoning	Seasoning	Liquid	+10 Max Health	6 Minutes
Pumpkin Loaf	Pumpkin	Flour	Egg	+44 Max Health	14 Minutes
Pumpkin Pie	Pumpkin	Flour	Sugar	+36 Max Health, Efficient	14 Minutes
Savory Smoothie	Fruit	Liquid	Fruit, Dry, or Seasoning	+18 Max Health, Hydrated	8 Minutes
Soup	Veggie	Liquid	Veggie, Dry, or Seasoning	+18 Max Health, Hydrated	10 Minutes
Stale Meal	Dry	Dry	Dry	+10 Max Health	8 Minutes
Stew	Potatoes	Carrots	Water	+42 Max Health, Energetic, Productive, Hydrated	18 Minutes
Summer Salad	Tomato	Corn	Garlic	+38 Max Health, Efficient, Productive	14 Minutes
Sweet Roll	Milk	Sugar	Flour	+35 Max Health, Efficient	11 Minutes
Tomato Soup	Tomato	Liquid	Seasoning	+32 Max Health, Productive, Hydrated	18 Minutes
Underwhelming Soup	Liquid	Liquid	Everything but Egg	+10 Max Health, Hydrated	6 Minutes
Veggie Skewer	Veggie	Veggie or Dry	Dry or Seasoning	+24 Max Health	10 Minutes

Some basic recipes can transform into specialized ones with specific combinations. For example, altering the Veggie option in the Soup recipe to include Tomato can create Tomato Soup if the third ingredient is also a suitable option.

Generally, recipes demanding precise ingredients often yield more powerful stat enhancements. This design promotes exploration and resource gathering in the game, rewarding players for their efforts. As Aloft continues in Early Access, players can expect the addition of more recipes and ingredients in future updates.

Several patterns emerge from different recipes in Aloft. For instance, any Loaf type—such as Carrot or Corn—consistently requires flour and eggs, with a third ingredient varying. These recognizable schemas aid players in creating new recipes as additional ingredients become accessible.

When dining on a prepared dish, its buffs will persist for a specific duration. However, if a player seeks to consume something new and wishes to avoid waiting out the buffs, they can use Digestive Tea to clear their current meal and immediately indulge in a new dish. This strategy optimizes gameplay, minimizing downtime and keeping players active in the vibrant world of Aloft.

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