Mastering the Kitchen: A Guide to the New Recipe List Menu in Sims 4

  • 17-09-2023 |
  • Taylor Jones

The Sims 4 has leveled up its culinary game with a massive overhaul to its recipe list menu, making home cooking easier and much more enjoyable for Simmers around the world. Cracking the code of the new recipe list menu can seem overwhelming at first, but worry not! This guide will walk you through, step by step, explaining how the newly revamped menu works.

Understanding the New UI

Understanding the New UI

First things first, get to know the new User Interface (UI) of the revamped recipe list menu. The previous setup could have been more organized, making it easier for players to fish out their desired recipe from the bunch. But now, the UI has been efficiently restructured, categorizing and sub-categorizing recipes into different food types, simplifying players' navigation through the cooking menu.

The Release of Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack

The release of the Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack was the catalyst behind the recipe list menu update. Along with new kitchen appliances and culinary-themed items, the Stuff Pack has introduced numerous recipes into the Sims 4 catalog. Now, with the newly ironed-out recipe list menu, these recipes are easier than ever to locate and master.

Filtering the Recipes

The cherry on top of the cake is the additional filtering feature. Instead of scrolling through dozens of recipes, players can now filter through categories based on the food type and specific Sim's requirements, eliminating precious time waste. This way, locating special recipes, like a birthday cake, becomes a piece of cake!

Using the Prepped and Fresh Ingredients Filters

Using the Prepped and Fresh Ingredients Filters

The revamp also brings with it two unique filtering options - the 'Use Prepped Ingredients' and 'Use Fresh Ingredients'. These filters further chisel down the recipe list menu to cater to the player's needs. Whether it's fruits and vegetables harvested from your Sim's garden or leftover pasta from last night's dinner, you can easily find a recipe to put them to use.

Accommodating Food Preferences

An exceptional feature added to the menu is its accommodation for different dietary restrictions represented in the game, such as the Vegetarian and Lactose-Free traits. Now, these Simmers can pick a recipe from a specific category without having to go through the hassle of reading through each recipe's instructions to check for dietary guidelines.

Schedule of Release

Now you know what to expect, mark your calendars because the new Sims 4 update is set to be released on September 28. The much-organized recipe list menu is on its way!

In Conclusion

The Sims 4 has just made cooking a whole lot easier and more fun with the upcoming revamp of the recipe list menu. Say goodbye to the days of endlessly scrolling through recipes and prepare to master the culinary scene of the Sim world. Happy cooking!

We hope this guide helps you navigate the wonderful world of virtual cuisine with ease. Whether you're whipping up a comfort meal or baking a decadent dessert, your culinary adventure in The Sims 4 is about to get more enjoyable and less daunting.