Gamers who are food lovers will enjoy cooking in The Sims 4. Cooking is a skill that Sims can develop, unlocking new food recipes and helping to advance their Culinary skills.
Food is vital in a Sim's life. Just like in the real world, it helps cure their hunger. If a Sim's hunger is depleted, not eating will cause them to die of starvation in the long run.
Fortunately, Sims can make various dishes in The Sims 4, whether it’s to satisfy cravings or impress other Sims.
From regular homestyle dishes to advanced gourmet meals, here are the 10 best and easiest dishes to make in The Sims 4.
10. Halo-Halo
Originally introduced as part of the For Rent expansion pack, the Filipino dessert Halo-Halo has made its way to The Sims 4.
Adding this sweet, creamy treat is part of an effort to diversify the food choices in the game. Fortunately, despite being one of the most appetizing desserts, it's easy to make.
Halo-Halo is traditionally made with shaved or crushed ice, fresh milk, and fruit toppings like sweetened saba bananas and nata de coco.
In The Sims 4, Sims with no cooking skills and no ingredients can still easily whip it up for a quick and nourishing snack.
Halo-Halo isn't just delicious; it's also aesthetically pleasing and affordable.
9. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A grilled cheese sandwich may require a level two cooking skill, but it's one of the easiest meals to make in The Sims 4.
Luckily, those who have unlocked the special Grilled Cheese aspiration can prepare this sandwich anytime, regardless of their cooking skills.
Players can start cooking grilled cheese by simply finding a stove, initiating the cooking interaction, selecting grilled cheese from the recipe options, and choosing a serving size—ranging from a single to a party serving.
8. Garden Salad
Another dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare is garden salad. This meal is available from the outset.
Players only need to find a refrigerator or stove, select "Cook," choose garden salad, pick a serving size, and start preparing.
There is no stove or cooking required; Sims only need to chop the ingredients and assemble the dish. There's also no risk of burning it.
7. Spaghetti
With a tomato, onion, mushroom, and garlic, level three Sims can cook spaghetti in The Sims 4.
As with any dish in the game, they need to access a stove or refrigerator, open the cooking menu, select "Cook," find spaghetti, and choose the serving size.
Sims can then start cooking by combining the ingredients. They'll need to boil the pasta and make the sauce, which requires some cooking on the stove.
6. Bhel Puri
In The Sims 4, players can make the best Bhel Puri with only two ingredients: potato and chili powder.
This Mumbai street food requires a cooking skill of level three. Sims must have eaten it at a food stall, only found in the City Living expansion pack.
Players can find this food in San Myshuno at the Spice Market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. However, they must be sure to arrive after 2 AM to catch the correct rotation.
5. Knafeh
Many have heard of Knafeh recently after it went viral for its use in the Dubai Pistachio Kataifi Bars.
This traditional Arabic dessert is now part of the food options in The Sims 4. Fortunately, it doesn't require additional packs and can be accessed in the base game.
However, players still need to acquire three ingredients—cheese, phyllo dough, and sugar—and a cooking skill of four to make this.
4. Mac and Cheese
Players who are cooking newbies can easily prepare Mac and Cheese. This simple and satisfying dish requires only level one cooking skill and three ingredients to make.
If Sims have one milk, two cheeses, and two flour available, they can cook Mac and Cheese in their kitchen.
To do this, they need to access a stove, open the cooking menu, select Mac and Cheese, choose the serving size, and start cooking.
Sims will quickly combine the macaroni, cheese, and milk on the stove, and voila—it will be ready to eat in just a few seconds!
3. Caprese Salad
Players with mozzarella or cheese, tomato, and lettuce can make Caprese Salad in The Sims 4.
Sims can easily access this meal from the cooking menu with a cooking skill of just level one. After Sims prepare this, it will appear in the inventory or on the counter.
After just a few seconds, Sims can enjoy this refreshing dish that can be served as a snack or appetizer.
2. Acarajé
Making Acarajé may sound complicated, but players only need one ingredient to prepare it: onion.
However, they must have the City Living expansion pack to access Brazilian cuisine, which includes this dish.
Additionally, they need a cooking skill level of five to unlock it. Acarajé is a deep-fried bean cake typically filled with shrimp and served with a spicy sauce.
Once cooked, Sims can enjoy this flavorful Brazilian dish!
1. Vegetable Dumplings
Vegetarian Sims have plenty of options in The Sims 4, including vegetable dumplings.
This meal isn't just delicious and healthy; it's also easy to cook! Players only need to gather four ingredients: flour, carrot, onion, and cabbage.
They also need at least level one cooking skill to unlock this dish.
Sims just have to mix the ingredients and cook the dumplings on the stove. After a little wait, they can soon enjoy their healthy dumplings!
Players should note that as their Sims' cooking skills improve, the quality of their food also increases. Your Sims will be culinary wizards in no time!