Cooking up combinations in Little Alchemy 2 can be tricky, especially when you’re trying to create food items. This comprehensive guide breaks down every food recipe and combination you need to master the culinary arts in this addictive puzzle game.
Whether you’re a beginner struggling with basic recipes or an experienced player hunting for those elusive food combinations, this guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for creating every edible item in Little Alchemy 2.
Basic Food Elements You Need First
Before diving into complex recipes, you’ll need to master these fundamental elements that serve as building blocks for most food items:
Water – Available from the start
Fire – Available from the start
Earth – Available from the start
Air – Available from the start
From these basics, create:
- Energy (Air + Fire) (How to make Electricity in Little Alchemy 2, n.d.)
- Steam (Water + Fire)
- Mud (Water + Earth)
- Rain (Water + Air)
Essential Food-Making Elements
Creating Plant Life
Most food starts with plant-based ingredients:
Plant = Water + Earth (The Complete Little Alchemy 2 Recipe List, n.d.)
Grass = Plant + Earth
Tree = Plant + Time
Fruit = Tree + Time (How to make fruit tree – Little Alchemy 2 step by step cheats, n.d.)
Vegetable = Plant + Field (All combinations – Little Alchemy 2 cheats, n.d.)
Animal-Based Ingredients
Animal = Life + Land (How to make animal – Little Alchemy 2 step by step cheats, n.d.)
Livestock = Animal + Human
Cow = Livestock + Grass (How to make cow – Little Alchemy 2 step by step cheats, n.d.)
Chicken = Bird + Livestock
Pig = Livestock + Mud
Step-by-Step Food Recipes
Grains and Bread
Wheat = Plant + Field (How to make wheat – Little Alchemy 2 step by step cheats, n.d.)
Flour = Wheat + Windmill (or Wheat + Stone)
Dough = Flour + Water
Bread = Dough + Fire (or Dough + Oven) (How to make Bread in Little Alchemy 2, n.d.)
Dairy Products
Milk = Cow + Human (or Cow + Farmer) (The Complete Little Alchemy 2 Recipe List, n.d.)
Cheese = Milk + Time (How to make Cheese in Little Alchemy, n.d.)
Butter = Milk + Pressure
Meat Preparations
Meat = Animal + Blade (or Animal + Human) (Little Alchemy 2, n.d.)
Bacon = Pig + Blade
Ham = Pig + Smoke
Egg = Chicken + Chicken (or Life + Shell)
Fruits and Vegetables
Apple = Tree + Fruit
Banana = Fruit + Monkey (banana – Little Alchemy 2 Cheats, n.d.)
Orange = Fruit + Sun
Potato = Vegetable + Earth
Carrot = Vegetable + Sun
Advanced Food Combinations
Cooked Meals
Soup = Water + Vegetable (or Water + Meat)
Sandwich = Bread + Meat (or Bread + Cheese)
Pizza = Cheese + Bread (or Dough + Cheese)
Salad = Vegetable + Vegetable
Sweet Treats
Sugar = Sugarcane + Fire (How to make sugar – Little Alchemy 2 step by step cheats, n.d.)
Chocolate = Cocoa + Sugar
Cookie = Dough + Sugar
Cake = Dough + Sugar + Egg
Beverages
Wine = Fruit + Time (or Fruit + Alcohol)
Beer = Wheat + Alcohol
Coffee = Bean + Energy
Tea = Leaf + Water + Heat
Pro Tips for Food Creation
Use the Search Function: Type food names to see if you’ve already discovered them and what combinations you’ve tried.
Combine Similar Elements: Try mixing different vegetables, fruits, or meats together—many create new food items.
Think Logically: Real-world cooking methods often work in Little Alchemy 2. Fire cooks raw ingredients, time ages cheese, and pressure creates butter.
Experiment with Tools: Kitchen tools like ovens, blenders, and grills can transform basic ingredients into complex foods.
Common Food-Making Mistakes
Skipping Basic Elements: Always ensure you have fundamental elements like fire, water, and earth before attempting complex recipes.
Ignoring Time Combinations: Many foods require the Time element. Create it early by combining Glass + Sand. (How to make sand – Little Alchemy 2 step by step cheats, n.d.)
Missing Tool Requirements: Some recipes need specific tools. Create these first: Oven (Fire + Container), Blade (Metal + Stone), Windmill (Wind + House). (Little Alchemy 2 Cheats, n.d.)
Unlock Your Culinary Creativity
Mastering food creation in Little Alchemy 2 opens up hundreds of new combinations and keeps the game exciting for hours. Start with basic ingredients, work your way up to complex meals, and don’t forget to experiment with unusual combinations—you might discover something delicious!
Ready to start cooking? Begin with the fundamental elements and follow these recipes step-by-step. Soon you’ll be creating elaborate meals and discovering new food combinations on your own.
