Cooking with Gus

⭐ ⭐ (133 endorsements) 📥 3,907 downloads 📌 v1.0.4 📅 8/31/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By cosplaywrite · Items

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 10/25/2023 📅 Created: 8/31/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #4 of 211 Items mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Adds 11 new recipes to the game all using vanilla crops and ingredients.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Cooking with Gus adds 11 new recipes to the game, all using vanilla crops and ingredients. It's a small, focused content mod for players who want more cooking options without new assets. With 133 endorsements and 3,907 downloads, it has a modest but active following.

✨ Key Features

Adds 11 new recipes to the game.
All recipes use vanilla crops and ingredients.
No new assets required—pure recipe additions.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple and clean—just adds recipes, no bloat.
  • Uses only vanilla ingredients, so no need to hunt for new items.
  • Decent community support (133 endorsements) for a niche mod.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 11 recipes—might not be enough for hardcore cooking enthusiasts.
  • Last updated in October 2023—could be outdated if the game has had major updates since.
  • No screenshots or detailed descriptions, so you're going in blind on what the recipes actually are.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who enjoy the cooking system and want more variety without straying from vanilla ingredients. If you're a completionist looking to craft every dish, this adds a few more to the list. Skip if you want overhaul-level cooking changes—this is a small, focused addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's file structure—if it's a simple .pak or .esp, just drop it in the appropriate folder.
  • Make sure your game is up to date, as the mod hasn't been updated since 2023 and may not work with newer patches.
  • Since it uses vanilla ingredients, you can start using the new recipes immediately without farming new crops.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
cosplaywrite
Version
1.0.4
Downloads
3,907
Endorsements
133
Category
Items
Created
8/31/2022
Updated
10/25/2023

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