Cannabis Infused Recipes
Tart CBD Pomegranate Gummies
A delicious, low-sugar snack
Hot Cannabutter Rum Cider
Mixing your own cannabis-infused cider cocktails is one way to embrace autumn, whether you’re quaffing sparkling or still, hard or virgin.
Peach, Cherry and Bacon-Glazed Pecan Galette
Bacon makes everything better.
Infused Maple Budino
Food that promotes health-what’s not to love?
Cannabutter-Braised Fall Vegetables
The infused butter permeates this dish and renders it potent and perfect.
Cannabis Kimchi
This condiment is served with slices of pork loin smoked over dried cannabis branches—by request only at Shibumi.
Hard Apple Cocktail
Fresh apple flavor without the intense sweetness.
Corundas
Corundas, with crema, salsa, and queso fresco.
Sungold Tomato Sorbet with Basil Granita
Ripe, seasonal tomatoes have their own grassy pungency that pairs well with cannabis. Sungolds are the ideal small tomato because of their sweetness and ease to ripen.
Cannabis Tempura
Even though these fan leaves are deep-fried, they’re made with rice bran oil, which has the cleanest flavor, cooks at the highest temp, and it’s really healthy for you.
Classic New England Lobster Rolls
Meat from four smaller lobsters should suffice but be careful not to overcook them. Also, refrain from using frozen lobster tail because it will render the recipe watery.
Avocado Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
Ice cream isn’t junk food, particularly when it’s made with nutritious ingredients.
Berry Mascarpone Parfait
From the jiggly messes babies smoosh with their chubby hands to the boozespiked shots of college keggers, jello is enduring—and a useful cannabis hack.
Herb-Roasted Chicken with Avocado, Sorrel, Feta and Cannabis Lemon Vinaigrette
The approach is “all about microdosing,” with the cannabis serving as a complement to the food rather than a primary ingredient.
Cauliflower Bahn Mi
Change up this Vietnamese-inspired sandwich with different types of medicated aioli.
Infused Mayonnaise
The secret’s in the sauce.
Black Currant Arnold Palmer
The canna tincture amount should equal about 20 mg THC to yield 5 mg per drink. This can be changed to your comfort level but know that the flavor also will change as more tincture is added.
Infused Honey
Heal with honey.
Infused Bacon Fat
Savor the flavor.
Infused Sugar
How sweet it is.
Canna Milk
It does a body good.
Canna Oil
It’s all in the oil.
Cannabutter
Everything you need to know.
Infused Raspberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
Concentrates – enjoy a new age of infusion.
Infused Matchos with Brie and Pineapple Mango Avocado Salsa
Transform this cracker-like flatbread into something extraordinary.
Infused Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie
Cooking with concentrates: another step in the evolution of cannabis culture.
Rosemary Radish and Cucumber Gimlet
Cannabis leaves pack a punch and a little goes a long way.
Minted Wild Blueberry Fruit Leather
Add more punch to your fruit leather with oils that complement the fruit, such as orange, lemon or lime.
Infused Sunflower Seed Butter
Enjoy by the spoon when the mood strikes, pair with jelly or be inspired by the numerous ways nut butters are trending
Cannabis Infused Pesto
Tame your high with paranoia prophylactic
Fingerling Potatoes with Aromatics
One of those dishes that you can’t stop eating.
Get a Rise Out of Matzo
This Herb and Onion Matzo Ball Soup will make you an optimist.
CBD Infused Spiced Almonds
Relax and enjoy CBD spiced nuts.
Tortilla Espanola with Leftover Honey Ham
Eat this dish at room temperature as if you’re sipping wine in a Spanish tapas bar.
Mellow Maple-Hemp Granola
Once you make your own granola, chances are store-bought will never suffice again.
Pumpkin Pot Smoothie
Any vegetable that you juice has a multitude of beneficial properties to it.
Wild Mushroom Strudel with Winter Greens, Cannabis Leaves and Mustard Sauce
Here’s your chance to try the benefits of raw cannabis in a delicious combo of flavors.
Boost Those Brownies
Ditch the muddy stoner cliche and go over the top
Brown Butter Apple Pie with Cannabis Honey Whipped Cream
Once you make this version, we’re confident it will be your go-to recipe each and every time.
Pomegranate-Cranberry Compote
The tubular, giggly red stuff from the can is a distant memory when there’s a condiment like this.
Green Beans with Toasted Farro and Miso
It’s time to give up the green bean casserole. This side dish is lighter, fresher and healthier in more ways than one.
Sparkling Apple Cider
It’s hard not to fall for this nice autumn cider, it goes great with the season—or really any time of the year. If infused cider isn’t available, a tincture can stand in.
Salmon en Papillote with Fennel Fronds, Lemon and Terpenes
Cooking fish in parchment allows the flavors to develop while keeping it moist.
Infused Olives
In a large cast-iron pan, toss to combine olives, garlic, lemon zest, infused oil and black pepper. Spread in single layer…
Infused Vegan Asian Aioli
To make the dressing, combine the mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a blender. Slowly add the oils while blending…
Weed-glazed Lavender Honey Duck
For those wary of preparing duck, just think of it as dark meat chicken with more fat and flavor. The fat, though, renders off as it cooks.
Special Spice Spare Ribs
The flavors of this dish are complex and layered—even better the next day. Don’t attempt to cut the ribs yourself. Most grocers, such as Whole Foods, will do this for you.
Infused Shakshuka
This Israeli dish is even more satisfying with a high CBD oil to ease discomfort or a THC tincture that relaxes but keeps you alert.
Premium Cannabutter
The sous vide method makes the best infused butter.
Pomegranate Coconut Cream Pie with Macadamia-Ginger Snap Crust
The fat in coconut milk allows it to bind with THC, which makes it a good partner for infusing.
Mushroom-Bacon Stuffing Patties
Bold and flavorful, these patties can wake up any main dish.
Grilled Fennel and Leeks withTrue Terpenes Myrcene
This plant-based dish avoids ingredients known to exacerbate inflammation.
Thai Fried Chicken with Crispy Garlic (Kai Thot Kra-Thiam Krop)
How to infuse crispy, crunchy chicken.
Peach Chili Sauce
An ideal vehicle for cannabis via infused sugar.
Carrot and Beet Stuffing Hash
Any root or sturdy vegetable can stand in, such as parsnips, kohlrabi or fennel. Just be sure to cut them uniformly.
Cannabucha
Kombucha and cannabis pair up for the healthy set.
Salsa Macha
Maria relies entirely on a molcajete, the traditional Mexican mortar and pestle, to extract THC oil for her products.
Mountain Greek Tea
Deploy this Greek herb for an iced CBTea.
Grilled Clams with Infused Buttery Garlic Breadcrumbs
Lazy gluten-free beach grilling, with a minimum of prep.
Grilled Zucchini with Infused Red Wine Vinaigrette, Pistachios, and Mint
With a wee bit of advance prep, your sumptuous zucchini with pistachio and mint is nearly effortless to prepare and infused with a little something extra.
Ganja Gravlax
Ingredients for Ganja Gravlax include peppercorns, coriander and cannabis.
Coconut Milk, Sumac and Lime Ice Cream
The Black Lime strain gives a sour aromatic that pairs well with sumac. The goal is to have sour-sweet contrast between the coconut, lime and sumac. If you can’t find Black Lime, use Northern Lights, Purple Kush or a strain with a similar terpene profile.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Take Chef Unika Noiel’s traditional American-style buttermilk fried chicken over the top with an infused honey butter.
CBD Dehydrated Strawberries
Enjoy this easy-to-make, no-sugar-added treat.
Smoked Chicken, Andouille and Greens Gumbo
It takes a bit of prep, but it’s so worth it. The end result is magical.
Gin and Tonic Jello Shots
For a riff on a gin and tonic, try lime-based jello with tonic, a juniper tincture and a limonene terpene.
Raspberry Calamansi High Ricky
Our version calls for calamansi sherbet found at Filipino grocery stores, but if you can’t find it, lime or raspberry sherbet works.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Sambal
This is one of those dishes that you can’t stop eating so you’ll want to watch out for the THC intake.
Veggie Pupusas with Curtido and Death Star Salsa
The Death Star strain contains a higher percentage of beta-caryophyllene, an aromatic compound with notes of black pepper and woody spice known to reduce stress and anxiety.
Naked Red, White and Blue Cake
For the best results, gently press down ingredients and use them at room temperature. Adjust types of fillings to your liking.
Scallop Poke with Pickled Ginger, Avocado and Jalapeno
Fresh lime juice pleasantly alters the texture of the bivalves while the sharpness of ginger and the mellow heat of jalapeno add contrast.
Rocket Launch
Vegetables can add delicious complexity to adult beverages, especially when they’re infused with cannabis or CBD.
Raw Broccoli Soup with Cashew Cream
Peeling the stalks and using a powerful blender or food processor will help ensure a smooth soup. Also, plan ahead for the cashew cream; these raw nuts need a solid soak.
Carrots for Days
Don’t nag yourself about eating enough veggies when you can drink them.
Lobster Agnolotti with Pea Leaf Salsa Verde
The complexity of this recipe will pay off well after you serve it.
Matzo Tiramisu Napoleons
Get a rise out of Matzo.
Green Goddess Margarita
Down those vegetables
Chard with ‘Nduja and Wild Spring Mushrooms
Make your bed with greens
Infused Elotes de Mota
This Mexican street food favorite is even better infused.
CBD Maple Peanut Butter Sea Salt Cookies
Relax with this delicious favorite
Cooking with Concentrates
The precision of extracts offers a more accurate way to dose and cook with cannabis.
Crunchy Ham Slaw with Buttermilk Dressing
Sweet ham and a dressing with tang go hand in hand.
Leftover Ham Bone, Bean and Kale Soup
When the last of the spiral ham is gone, there’s the promise of soup with a chunk of crusty bread and some THC to tuck you in on a cold night.
Cannabis Infused Rye Cocktail
Terpenes add complexity to citrus cocktails
Wild Salmon with Asparagus, Potatoes and Sedated Saffron Yogurt
When salmon is in season (late spring through early fall), it doesn’t need much embellishment.
Buttercup Squash with Cotija Cheese
The beautiful thing about winter squash is the variety. Buttercup today, delicata tomorrow, or hubbard the next.
Sleepy Time Buckwheat-Strawberry Shortcake
This dessert will tuck you in and see you off to dreamland like a bedtime story.
Herb-Roasted Turkey with Pancetta, Porcini and Shallot-Cannabis Stuffing
A big bird shouldn’t intimidate. This will quell any turkey-making fears.
Richest Potatoes Robuchon
Yes, there’s more butter in these mashed potatoes than any recipe has a right to, but that’s the point. Plus, it’s infused which puts it over the top.
Grilled Watermelon CBD Salad
The ideal summer salad just landed on the table. Other fruit works well, too, such as year-round cantaloupe. You’ll want seconds and that’s OK with CBD
Seared Scallops with Infused Coconut Cilantro Vinaigrette
This dish is full of flavors from scallops to coconut to cannabis.
Myrcene Mimosas
Dare someone to mock this fun citrusy cocktail. A tincture and fruit are all you need to top off the classic brunch beverage.
Infused Za’atar Aioli
In a food processor, pulse egg yolk, garlic, thyme, sesame seeds, lime juice, salt, sumac, salt, grains of paradise…
Infused Chocolate Chunk Shortbread
The salted top, sugared rim and nicely distributed chocolate makes this best-ever chocolate chip cookie a true standout.
Infused Kale and Cauliflower Salad with Grilled Orange-Tahini Dressing
Cauliflower, coconut oil, kale and cannabis in a salad.
Rotisserie Lettuce Cups, Charred Ramps and Pistachios
Your lettuce cups have never been this happily infused, especially among those eschewing carbs and anyone who wants a lighter, flavorful dish.
Carrot Steaks, Feta, Greens and Almonds
Be sure to use big, fat carrots to pull off the steak look. Any vegetable that can be sliced into a “steak” can stand in for this quick dish.
Maple Butter Cinnamon Weed Bread
Sometimes a quickie is all you need to satisfy an urge—or an obligation known as guests. This kitchen hack gets the job done.
Cheesy Stuffing Balls
What’s not to love when the food in question basically amounts to reconstituted fried bread and cheese? This is a family favorite from our own Mike Sula.
Killer Chocolate Almond Butter Toffee
Not gonna lie—this one’s a time suck so do laundry or binge-watching a show. Be sure the recipient is toffee-worthy. It’s mind-blowingly delicious.
Canna Taffy Apple Popcorn Clusters
Chicago’s pastry queen answers the door with a Halloween recipe for adults only.
Braised Beef with Seared Pumpkin
How to cook low and slow with cannabis.
Medicated Apple Bars
Oats and almonds are two of many anti-inflammatory ingredients in this Baked Apple Crumble.
Take Five Profiteroles
The multi-sensational experience sends sober minds into confusion.
Raspberry Panna Cotta
A new way to wiggle and jiggle.
Bloody Mary Jane
Weed in the raw delivers a different kind of hit.
Peach Lavender Ice Cream
Unpeeled peaches add extra flavor and texture.
Lobster Roll and Mash
At home, making a lobster roll is worth the effort.
Sourdough Waffles with Gingered Cherries
You can’t go wrong by simply throwing your favorite cereal into the batter.
Kale, Cauliflower, Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Miso, Peanut and Cannabis Dressing
Cruciferous vegetables, such as kale and cauliflower, provide roughage that feeds probiotics in the belly. Miso, too, is rich in probiotics, making this salad doubly good for gut health.
Flatbread with Homemade Ricotta and Charred Heirloom Tomatoes
A cast-iron pan helps char tomatoes and form a crust on flatbreads.
Grilled New York Strip Steak with “Herb” Sauce
A new beach essential.
Cornbread and Summer Vegetable Salad
Since THC requires a fat to adhere to, why not turn to the pig?
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Sweet Corn Succotash and Coconut Samandhi
One bite of Hadley’s food—say grilled lamb with chutney-like roasted coconut and red chili samandhi—opens your eyes to the world beyond butter chicken.
Chia, Blueberry, CBD and Cinnamon Overnight Oats
For more sweetness, try a teaspoon of dark coconut sugar.
Champurrado
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Besitos de Nuez (Little Pecan Kisses)
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Strawberry Lychee Trifles
If fresh lychees are not available, use canned ones.
Infused Cherry Cookie Hand Pies
To truly appreciate the layers of flavors in cannabis, try vaping it while eating food containing the same naturally occurring terpenes.
Strawberry Rhubarb Fruit Leather
The options are endless and nothing is off the table.
Middle Eastern Bourride
Since this is a riff on the classic Provencal bourride, the rules don’t apply. Stay on the sidelines and just enjoy the flavors.
Smashed Potatoes with Mustard Greens
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Arugula, Mango and Avocado Salad with Sorrel Vinaigrette
When weed partners with arugula, chard and other greens
Infused Seedy Cashew Butter
Nut butters are an easy way to deliver CBD or THC.
Raw Falafel Bowl with Avocado Salsa
Seize the benefits of uncooked food and cannabis.
Garlic and Lemon Kale with Cannellini Beans and Pine Nuts
These nutritionally dense greens can be made even more powerful with the healthy addition of cannabis.
Bubbly Creek
This boba drink throws a one-two punch.
Branzino, Broccolini, Chanterelles, Pea Puree and Fennel Slaw
This is spring on a plate, and it’s open to improvisation. Nothing is as good as fresh peas, but frozen can stand in.
Infused Nut Butters
Time to spread out
Tangie Sour
Terpenes add complexity to citrus cocktails
Tree Hugger Salad
The salad with everything.
Stoned Fruit
Whether peaches are in season or not, put this fruit-forward CBD cocktail on your to-do list. Shout out to Maxwell Reis of Gracias Madre for the recipe.
Weed Garnished Whole Grain Yule Log
A yule log takes time but it’s worth the effort, especially when the dessert is infused.
Cannabis Lobster Mac n’ Cheese
You won’t find a crowd pleaser like this one. Inspired by a version in the New York Times, this recipe stands out in more ways than you can count.
Shaved Artichokes and Fennel with Arugula, Almonds and Mint
This herbaceous, plant-based infused salad answers the call for healthier eating in more ways than one.
Hard Cider Gravy
This infused gravy has umami going on. Soy sauce adds color and rounds out the flavor.
Cannabis-Stuffed and Dusted Whole Fish
Befriend someone who grows their own cannabis for the fresh leaves. Be sure to start with the freshest fish, too.
Smoky Medicated Aioli
An infused condiment allows you to control your dosage, especially when you know the exact amount of THC.
Cranberry Thyme Mimosa
Cranberries, a sprig of thyme and a splash of cava gives you this tart and tangy cocktail. Add some CBD honey, and you’ve got a winner.
Infused Coconut Milk
This nondairy milk, infused with THC, can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. Just remember to use the full-fat version—not the “light” kind.
Shallot-infused Canna Oil
You’ll want to drizzle it on everything. One of our favorites: Make hollandaise sauce with it and serve with the crispy shallots.
Deviled Eggs
Here’s the classic party food that’s even better infused. Chef Brandon Baltzley prefers to make his own mayo but he won’t give you the stink eye for choosing store-bought.
Spaghetti Squash with Red Sauce
Chicago Chef Iliana Regan is known for her Michelin-star restaurant but at home, she cooks cannabis-infused dishes for her mom.
Herb Roasted Turkey
Don’t listen to those who say a turkey doesn’t need a brine. It adds flavor and ensures a moist bird unless you cook the crap out of it. Then nothing can save it.
Vadouvan Cannabis Cashews
A sultry Indian spice that’s been Franco-fied does the trick for cashews (just toss the nuts in cannabutter with vadouvan and roast) but a generous dusting on chicken or steak before roasting gives the protein…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Lemon Pesto
Any chance your nonna might be proud of you for turning out pillowy soft gnocchi and successfully infusing weed into the dish?
Infused Sweet Potatoes with Ras al Hanout and Vegan Labneh
Infused Sweet Potatoes with Ras al Hanout and Vegan Labneh Ras al hanout is Moroccan, consisting of specific spices but the amounts vary, making it unique to the person who creates it. Toast spices first until they’re aromatic.
Melissa’s Medicated Lemon Loaf
This recipe imparts a lemony flavor in the cake and icing. Serve it solo, with a tall glass of sun-made ice tea or freshly squeezed lemonade. It’s also ideal with strawberries or strawberry sorbet.
Zucchini Chitarra Cacio de Pepe
Change the texture and flavor of vegetables by spiralizing them into noodles. Then you can add just about any infused sauce.
Instant Medicated Rotisserie Ramen
The richness from the skin and bones provides the full-bodied mouthfeel of good chicken stock. Feel free to use quality ramen over the cheap, college-dorm staple.