So there are a few easy cooking recipes you can make and they give a ton of XP. Here's a list of a few and please feel free to post any other easy ones to help others level.
Skill Required 1: Ball of Dough
Jug of Water
Bag of Flour
Stick of Butter
Skill Required 50: Ball of Cookie Dough
Butter
Flour
Egg
Sugar
Skill Required 75: Bowl of Roux
Flour
Sugar
Skill Required 100: Pile of Paprika
Chili Pepper
Bell Pepper
Skill Required 125: Bowl of Chocolate Frosting
Bowl of White Frosting
Chocolate Bar
Skill Required 150: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookie Dough
Chocolate Bars