Cooking menu improvement proposal

When cooking, I currently have ~40 ingredients (current run), which is difficult to navigate on a keyboard.

I propose that this menu can be improved in a manner similar to that of the inventory screen. Keys a through r to select items directly, and then space bar to select an item.
In addition, when navigating through the list, I think the ui should highlight and improve accessibility to what ingredients have been selected. Currently you have to scroll to the top of the alphabetical list, and it may be hidden if you are further down on the list.

proposal: literally highlight the ingredients already selected, and keep the current proposed ingredients in view regardless of scrolling. further, you might implement being able to remove an ingredient through this constantly in view area.
The “please cook with the items I have selected” button is way at the top of the list.

proposal: make this always in view too. Not sure if at bottom would be better, or at top. Definitely keep it near the list of ingredients selected!
There is a ton of items in the game to cook with. I have my favourites, though some are frustrating to access.

proposal a: allow the player to favourite ingredients, placing them at the top of the list

Proposal b: consider a auto generated commonly used list. It might sit to the left of the main list of ingredients, and be accessible by navigating the arrows keys to the left.

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I strongly believe any of these implemented will immediately make the system better. Thank you for reading.

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