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11 Overview
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33 This page lists all confirmed cooking recipes in Outbound. Recipes are prepared at various cooking stations inside or near the camper van. Cooked meals provide better nourishment than eating raw ingredients and help players stay healthy during their journey. For general information on how cooking works, see the cooking article.
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55 Confirmed Recipes
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77 The following recipes have been confirmed through the demo, beta builds, and the official Outbound wiki. Items are crafted from resources gathered in the world or grown through farming.
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99 RecipeKey IngredientsStationJamBerriesFood ProcessorHerbal TeaHerbs, WaterFood ProcessorMushroom SoupMushrooms, WaterCooking StationTomato SauceTomatoesFood ProcessorBreadGrain (Wheat)Cooking StationPizzaBread, Tomato SauceCooking Station
1010 Raw Ingredients
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1212 Several items can be eaten raw without cooking, though cooked meals generally provide greater benefits. Foraging and gardening are the two main sources of ingredients.
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1414 IngredientSourceNotesBerriesForaged from bushesSatisfy hunger when eaten rawHerbsForaged from the environmentUsed in Herbal TeaMushrooms (various)Foraged; includes Amber Morel and Indigo Cap varietiesUsed in Mushroom SoupTomatoesGrown in gardens or foragedUsed in Tomato SauceCarrotsGrown in gardensCan be eaten rawWheat / GrainGrown in crop plotsProcessed into BreadPetalsGathered from flowersCrafting ingredientWaterCollected from water sourcesUsed in soups and teas
1515 Cooking Stations
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1717 Different recipes require different preparation stations. The food processor is available early and handles basic recipes like jam and tea. More complex dishes require a dedicated cooking station unlocked through the technology tree. Both stations can be built inside the van using the modular building system.
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1919 Food Effects
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2121 Eating food restores the player's hunger meter and can provide health benefits. Ginger is noted as a health restorative. Different meals replenish different amounts based on the complexity of the recipe. Cooked meals provide improved nourishment compared to eating raw ingredients, fitting into the game's gentle survival mechanics.
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2323 Note: Exact numerical values for food effects have not been publicly documented as of the beta build. This table will be updated with precise stats after the full game launches on April 23, 2026.
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25+Related Systems
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27+Cooking is one part of Outbound's broader production loop. The Crafting System covers all workstations, blueprints, and resource processing beyond food preparation, including the sawmill, workbench, and recycler.