If like many of us, you love marijuana and food, you will love us for putting out this article of mouth-watering and easy-to-make cannabis recipes. Cannabis-infused meals, drinks, and other edibles have taken the country by storm ever since some states have decriminalized the weed. You may be one of the many who have tried it all – cannabis joints, oils, pens, etc – but there is just something special when dabbling with culinary cannabis. Whether you are looking for entrees, main courses, desserts, or drinks, we got one for you. These recipes are not only delicious, but they are full of beneficial THC and CBD compounds.
Before we jump right on to the recipes, however, we just need to point out a few important things when cooking with cannabis.
Importance of the decarboxylation process
First, you have to understand the need to heat – or decarboxylate – your buds before consumption. Decarboxylation is the chemical process that converts the major phytocannabinoids in cannabis (THC and CBD, particularly) into active and potent compounds for these chemicals to be able to influence the neurotransmitters in our bodies. Skipping this crucial process will mean that you are left with a product that is neither potent nor has any medicinal and recreational properties. Incidentally, when you fail to decarboxylate your weed, you also risk exposing your risk to botulism caused by a certain bacteria that can easily grow on certain edibles, like cannabis-infused butter and oil.
Decarboxylating your buds simply means subjecting them to temperatures within the 200 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit range over some time. It is as simple and straightforward as that. All you need is an oven, a baking tray, parchment paper, and your favorite batch of cannabis flowers. Bake dried cannabis for 40 minutes and fresh weed for a little over 90 minutes to complete the decarboxylation process. Make sure not to go over the recommended temperatures as any higher could ruin and damage your herbs. Additionally, higher temperatures will also destroy the terpenes in the plant, resulting in a foul odor and unpleasant taste.
Must-Try Cannabis Recipes
Cannabis-infused milk. Also known as canna-milk or weed milk. Keep this recipe close to heart as you can easily use it with your cereal or coffee for that added oomph in the morning. This recipe is one of the easiest and simplest ones you can come across but it will also require a great deal of patience.
What You Will Need
- Cannabis of choice
- 2 cups of whole milk
- Baking tray
- Grinder
- Saucepan
- Mesh sieve
What You Will Need to Do
- As mentioned, decarboxylate your cannabis. Once done, grind them up until you reach a powdery texture. Keep them tight in an air-tight container and a cool, dark place for up to two months. Once two months have passed, you can now use your powdered cannabis and make your canna-milk.
- Get a saucepan and heat your milk over low to medium heat. You can use heavy cream instead of whole milk. Gradually add your powdered cannabis to the milk, stirring gently. Make sure to keep an eye on your temperature and make sure it does not go over 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the mixture cooking for around 45 minutes.
- Remove from saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool down for approximately 10 minutes. Drain the mixture through a mesh sieve over a container. Make sure to extract all the liquid and you are done.
- You can keep your canna-milk refrigerated for up to 8 weeks in an airtight container.
Cannabis-infused bacon. Or canna-bacon and weed bacon. We all know Americans love their bacon and, perhaps, there is no other country that has a big enough fan base of this sweet, buttery, and salty piece of meat. The bacon craze will never be completely out of style.
What You Will Need
- Cannabis of choice
- Bacon cuts
- Baking tray
- Grinder
- Pan or oven
What You Will Need to Do
- Like most other recipes in this article, we start by decarboxylating your weed. And then grinding them up to fine powder.
- Then, sprinkle the ground-up weed on one side of your bacon slice and cook like you would with regular bacon. You can fry it in the pan or bake it in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip the bacon after 10 to 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the other side with ground weed and cook for another 10 minutes.
- You can use your delicious cannabis-infused bacon grease for any other dishes.
Sesame Honey Lime Cannabis Chicken Wings. This recipe serves four and only needs a total cooking time of one hour. It takes a spin on your regular chicken wings and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser in any kind of party.
What You Will Need
- Cannabis of choice
- 2 pounds of chicken wings
- ¼ cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime Juice
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- Salt and pepper
- Saucepan
What You Will Need to Do
- Decarboxylate your cannabis and grind them up into a powder. Set aside.
- Season your wings with salt and pepper and cook them as you would with your regular chicken wings. You can fry, bake, or grill them. Set aside in a bowl.
- Prepare your sauce or glaze by combining the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, hot sauce, ginger, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium, making sure to stir occasionally. Continue to cook and stir for approximately five minutes until the texture is slightly thickened.
- Gradually add in your decarboxylated, powdered cannabis and continue to cook until everything is mixed thoroughly. Remove from heat and pour over your cooked chicken wings.
- Make sure to coat the wings properly and serve while hot.
Garlic Cheese Weed Pasta. This cheesy cannabis-infused recipe will serve six to eight and will go well with your chicken wings above or even on its own. This recipe will use cannabis-infused butter or canna-butter, which follows the same recipe as the weed milk. It involves decarboxylating the weed, placing it into the saucepan with the butter and water, and straining through a mesh sieve to remove any unwanted plant matter.
What You Will Need
- Pasta of choice
- 4 tablespoons canna-butter
- Garlic, chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Large saucepan and skillet
What You Will Need to Do
- Prepare your pasta as per packaging instructions. Drain away most of the pasta water and set aside around ½ cup for later use.
- Melt your cannabis-infused butter on the skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic to the butter and cook them until they are fragrant and have a light golden brown color.
- Pour the butter and garlic mixture over your pasta. Add in the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Combine all the ingredients. Mix the grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add a topping of more parmesan cheese when serving.
S’ mores Cannabis Cookies. S’mores is everyone’s favorite gooey, sweet and warm treat. By adding your favorite weed into the mix, this recipe will instantly become everyone’s most wanted dessert. This recipe yields 18 servings and only takes a total of 35 minutes to prepare and bake.
What You Will Need
- ¼ cup canna-butter
- ½ cup regular butter
- 1½ cup sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
- 1 cup marshmallows
- Graham crackers
- Chocolate, melted
- Mixer
What You Will Need to Do
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper and set aside. Using your mixer, beat the kinds of butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add in one large egg at a time and then the vanilla extract teaspoon.
- In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cinnamon powder, sea salt, and baking soda. Add this to the first mixture and, again, mix well. Next, add in the chocolate chips and marshmallows. Mix thoroughly and make sure these are evenly distributed.
- Line up your graham crackers on your baking tray and scoop enough mixture on top. Bake for at least 15 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven and allow your cookies to cool. Drizzle with melted chocolate and serve.
Weed Mojito. As promised, we will provide you with all the must-try cannabis recipes, including your favorite cocktails. Before creating and serving your cannabis-infused mojito, it is important to remember that while these two – weed and mojito – are great products on their own, they might become too potent or strong for a lot of people when combined. Always exercise caution, drink in moderation, and always be in the company of responsible and trusted friends.
What You Will Need
- Cannabis of choice
- High-end white rum
- Soda water
- Ice
- Mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Half of a lime juice
- Grinder
- Teabag
- Mortar and pestle
What You Will Need
- First things first, decarboxylate your weed and chop them up. Place them inside your empty teabags. Dip your teabags into the rum bottle or container. Allow the infusion to happen for at least 24 to 48 hours inside the refrigerator.
- Take your mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice and crush them into a paste using a pestle. Set aside.
- Take your cannabis-infused rum (teabags removed) and add ice and soda water. Add in the mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice paste. Mix.
- Garnish your glass with mint leaves for presentation. Serve cold.
The cannabis industry has been enjoying massive success in recent years after being criminalized for decades. And as cannabis becomes more legal across the country, it should not come as a surprise that more weed-based products will be introduced in the next few years. In the same way, more cannabis recipes will also continue to be created – with each one better than the next.
