ok here are some recipes.
light pickles- 3 turnips
pound cake-( i think thats what its called ) milk,butter, and egg.
2 of the salads are- ( not sure of names ) tommatoe and carrot, or tomatoe and melon
last one im not so sure of but i made marinade- i think it was snelt,mugwort,and milk. * not sure of the last one * im more of a tool or animals guy. And about your cow you should buy a bull or miracle potion.