Cute game. I like the idea of having this simple economy around making dishes, while learning about them.
I think it would be great to be able to access the recipe book while in-game, because when I start the game I just want to play right away! I'd prefer to read about them while playing.
As others have said, a basic explanation of the controls and how the game works, either in game or in the itch description, would have been helpful. It also took a while for me to understand that many mechanics are time-based, which is why the game is a bit confusing at first.