“The Queen of Sauce”is a weekly television program featured in Stardew Valley. Each Sunday, players can tune in to learn one of 32 different recipes, with 24 of these being exclusive to the show.
For those who may have missed an episode, reruns commence in Year 3 of the game. This can be a challenge for farmers who forget to check the TV or lose track of Sundays—believe me, you’re not alone in this!
Luckily, there’s a straightforward way to catch up. By accessing the extensive end-game content in Stardew Valley, you can read a book that teaches you all 32 recipes instantly, eliminating the need to have seen every episode.
The Queen of Sauce Cookbook becomes especially valuable when aiming for the Gourmet Chef achievement—if you’re hunting for this accomplishment, you’re likely already on your way to obtaining the cookbook.
How to Unlock the Cookbook
Acquiring the Queen of Sauce Cookbook isn’t simply a walk in the park; it unlocks later in the game and requires substantial progress on Ginger Island.
To access Ginger Island, players must first complete either the Community Center or the Joja Warehouse. Following this, you will need to repair the boat located at Willy’s Fish Shop using 200 pieces of hardwood, five batteries, and five iridium bars. Despite your hard work, Willy will still charge you 1, 000g for the boat ride—what a bargain, right?
Once you’re on Ginger Island, your next objective is to find 100 out of the 130 Golden Walnuts available. These collectibles are scattered across the island, and gathering them unlocks new areas and activities.
Upon collecting 100 walnuts, you’ll gain access to the Walnut Room on Ginger Island. More crucially, the Bookseller in Pelican Town will now feature the Queen of Sauce Cookbook in his inventory.
How to Acquire the Cookbook
The hard work is largely complete! To obtain the Queen of Sauce Cookbook, just visit the Bookseller during his next trip to Pelican Town.
He comes to town on random days, typically twice each season. Each time he visits, a pop-up message will alert you. You can locate his shop north of the Movie Theater or JojaMart, depending on your route.
It’s important to note that while the Bookseller’s inventory changes during each visit, the Queen of Sauce Cookbook remains available after you unlock it, at a price of 50, 000g.
Contents of the Cookbook
Once you have the cookbook in your inventory, simply click on it to learn the delicious recipes it contains!
| Recipe | Exclusive? |
|---|---|
| Recipe 1 | Yes |
| Recipe 2 | Yes |
| Recipe 3 | Yes |
| Recipe 4 | No |
| Recipe 5 | Yes |
| Recipe 6 | Yes |
| Recipe 7 | Yes |
| Recipe 8 | Yes |
| Recipe 9 | Yes |
| Recipe 10 | Yes |
| Recipe 11 | Yes |
| Recipe 12 | Yes |
| Recipe 13 | Yes |
| Recipe 14 | No |
| Recipe 15 | No |
| Recipe 16 | Yes |
| Recipe 17 | No |
| Recipe 18 | Yes |
| Recipe 19 | No |
| Recipe 20 | No |
| Recipe 21 | Yes |
| Recipe 22 | No |
| Recipe 23 | Yes |
Whether you’re whipping up a Lucky Lunch to boost monster drops in the Mines, preparing a Pizza to impress Sam, or crafting Bruschetta for an elegant outfit, the recipes from your new cookbook open up a world of culinary possibilities!
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