Cooking in 7 Days to Die is one of the most important aspects of survival, especially over the course of a longer playthrough. While it is possible to consume raw food at the beginning, cooked meals provide much better nutritional values and allow for more effective hunger management. As the game progresses, cooking becomes essential, enabling access to the most filling and efficient recipes.
7 Days to Die Cooking Recipes
To cook food, players need the appropriate kitchen tools. The basics are the Campfire, Cooking Pot, and Grill, which provide access to the available list of dishes. Without them, recipes will remain locked even if you have all the required ingredients. Access to new recipes also depends on the Master Chef skill – leveling it up unlocks better recipes that offer higher nutritional values and more efficient hunger management. An alternative way to learn cooking is through books and magazines, such as series focused on home cooking.
Below you will find a complete list of cooking recipes available in 7 Days to Die, sorted from the best to the weakest ones. The order is based on how many Food points each meal restores, making it easier to choose the most efficient food for survival.
1. Spaghetti
Food: 122
- 1 Large Beef Ration
- 1 Can of Pasta
- 1 Mushrooms
- 1–3 Animal Fat
- 1 Water
2. Gumbo Stew
Food: 112
- 1 Large Beef Ration
- 1 Can of Peas
- 1 Can of Stock
- 1–3 Animal Fat
- 1 Water
3. Shepherds Pie
Food: 104
- 1 Lamb Rations
- 1 Can of Peas
- 1 Ear of Corn
- 1–3 Animal Fat
- 1 Potato
4. Tuna Fish Gravy Toast
Food: 90
- 1 Can of Tuna
- 1 Corn Meal
- 2 Corn Bread
- 1–3 Animal Fat
- 1 Can of Peas
5. Hobo Stew
Food: 64
- 6–10 Rotting Flesh
- 2 Potato
- 2 Ear of Corn
- 1 Animal Fat
- 1 Water
6. Chili Dog
Food: 53
- 1 Can of Chili
- 3–5 Raw Meat
- 1 Corn Bread
7. Sham Chowder
Food: 53
- 1 Can of Sham
- 2 Potato
- 2 Ear of Corn
- 1 Water
8. Pumpkin Pie
Food: 50
- 2 Pumpkin
- 1 Egg
- 1 Corn Meal
- 1 Animal Fat
- 1 Water
9. Meat Stew
Food: 50
- 3–5 Raw Meat
- 2 Potato
- 2 Ear of Corn
- 1 Animal Fat
- 1 Water
10. Steak and Potato Meal
Food: 50
- 3–5 Raw Meat
- 2 Potato
- 2 Mushrooms
- 1 Animal Fat
11. Fish Tacos
Food: 46
- 1 Can of Salmon
- 2 Corn Meal
12. Blueberry Pie
Food: 45
- 3–5 Blueberries
- 1 Egg
- 1 Corn Meal
- 1 Animal Fat
- 1 Water
13. Pumpkin Cheesecake
Food: 42
- 1 Pumpkin
- 1 Egg
- 1 Corn Meal
- 1 Animal Fat
14. Bacon and Eggs
Food: 36
- 3–5 Raw Meat
- 2 Egg
15. Vegetable Stew
Food: 31
- 2 Potato
- 2 Ear of Corn
- 2 Mushrooms
- 1 Water
16. Pumpkin Bread
Food: 12
- 1 Pumpkin
- 1 Corn Meal
- 1 Water
17. Charred Meat
Food: 10
5 Raw Meat
18. Boiled Egg
Food: 10
- 1 Egg
- 1 Water
19. Grilled Corn
Food: 10
1 Ear of Corn
20. Baked Potato
Food: 10
1 Potato
21. Corn Bread
Food: 10
- 1 Corn Meal
- 1 Water
22. Grilled Meat
Food: 10
3–5 Raw Meat
23. Boiled Meat
Food: 10
- 3–5 Raw Meat
- 1 Water
7 Days to Die Food List
Canned Food
Canned food is one of the most commonly found food sources during world exploration. It can be consumed without cooking, which makes it especially useful in the early stages of the game or in emergency situations.
- Can of Cat Food
- Can of Chili
- Can of Dog Food
- Can of Miso
- Can of Pasta
- Can of Pears
- Can of Peas
- Can of Salmon
- Can of Sham
- Can of Stock
- Can of Tuna
- Chicken Ration
- Chicken Soup
- Lamb Rations
- Large Beef Ration
Raw Food
Raw food can be consumed directly, but it usually offers low efficiency and is often associated with additional penalties. For this reason, it is best treated as a temporary solution or as an ingredient for cooking recipes.
- Blueberries
- Corn Meal
- Ear of Corn
- Ear of Super Corn
- Egg
- Jar of Honey
- Mushrooms
- Old Sham Sandwich
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Raw Meat
- Rotting Flesh
- Yucca Fruit
Drinks
Drinks play an important role in managing thirst and the character’s overall condition, and choosing the right beverage not only helps restore hydration but also provides additional bonuses.
- Murky Water
- Water
- Goldenrod Tea
- Red Tea
- Yucca Juice
- Yucca Juice Smoothie
- Coffee
- Pure Mineral Water
