Bakery
Sweet baked goods including cakes, muffins, croissants, pancakes, and shortcake. Browse all 14 Paralives bakery recipes.
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Game Guide · Cooking
Paralives Cooking
every recipe, every category
All 87 Paralives recipes across 17 categories. 65 vegetarian options, 50 group portions, and two linked skills.
Practical
Cooking skill
Your skill level in cooking. Earn 4 XP per hour while cooking. Each level costs 10 XP with a 1.2x increment per level. Related skill: Food (Knowledge).
65 of 87 recipes
Portions & vegetarian
Most recipes come in two sizes: individual (single Parafolk) and group (feeds the household). 50 recipes support group portions, 81 support individual. 75% of all recipes are vegetarian, every Soup, Salad, Pasta, Toast, and Noodle dish.
Showing 17 of 17 categories.
Skill
Cooking skill
Cooking is a Practical skill (max level 10). Improve it by learning about it on the computer.
Recipe rankings
Which cooking categories have the most recipes in Paralives?
Top 6 categories by recipe count
Most recipes
| # | Category | recipes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakery | 14 |
| 2 | Rice | 9 |
| 3 | Toast | 8 |
| 4 | Pizza | 8 |
| 5 | Soup | 7 |
| 6 | Pasta | 7 |
Top 6 categories by vegetarian recipe count
Most vegetarian options
| # | Category | veg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakery | 13 |
| 2 | Rice | 8 |
| 3 | Toast | 8 |
| 4 | Soup | 7 |
| 5 | Pasta | 7 |
| 6 | Pie | 4 |
Frequently asked
Cooking FAQ
How many recipes are in Paralives?
Paralives has 87 recipes across 17 categories in Early Access build 1. The largest category is Bakery with 14 recipes, followed by Rice (9), Toast (8), and Pizza (8). 65 of the 87 recipes are vegetarian.
How does the Cooking skill work in Paralives?
Cooking is a Practical skill that levels up by preparing meals. Raising your Cooking skill improves the quality of the food you make. The base XP rate is 4 XP per hour of cooking. There is also a separate Food knowledge skill that provides a 25% XP bonus per level to your cooking progress.
What is the difference between group and individual portions in Paralives?
Most recipes can be cooked as either a single portion (for one Parafolk) or a group portion (feeds the whole household). 50 of 87 recipes support group portions, and 81 support individual portions. Some quick recipes like Buttered Toast are individual-only.
Are there vegetarian recipes in Paralives?
Yes - 65 of 87 recipes (75%) are vegetarian. Every Soup, Salad, Pasta, Toast, and Noodle recipe is vegetarian. Categories with mixed options include Burger (3 of 6), Pizza (3 of 8), Hot Dog (2 of 4), Sandwich (2 of 4), and Pie (4 of 6).
What careers use the Cooking skill in Paralives?
Cooking is useful for restaurant jobs across three restaurant types: Fast Food, Sitting, and Fancy restaurants, plus Hospital Cook. Career perks include 'Practice Cooking at Home' ($30/day per meal cooked in the last 48 hours) and 'A Great Place to Learn' (25% chance to level up cooking after each work day).
How do you cook in Paralives?
Click a fridge or stove and pick a recipe. Your Parafolk handles the prep steps on their own - taking ingredients from the fridge, cutting and mixing at the counter, then cooking on the stove. Most of the 87 recipes can be made as a single or group portion.
How do you learn new recipes in Paralives?
Use the “Browse for new cooking recipes” interaction online. Each Parafolk can learn one new recipe per day this way - the game blocks a second attempt until the next day.