I know there is the variety bonus for foods and I guess drinks, but sometimes I want to make food/drinks for around a specific amount. In the current interface we have no clue what we're making as far as energy and mood are concerned unless we already know, even the info doesn't say. The only way to check how much energy or mood you get from an item is to make the food and have it around to look at.
I'd much rather see the stats of the food I'm making when I go to use a kitchen tool and then when I've decided to make it, click to make and see what ingredients I need.