By: Robert Potter
We all know the feeling when you’re watching a cooking channel or scrolling through Tasty videos and you see all the delicious food that you wish would just pop out of the screen or TV and into your stomach.
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Well, lucky for you, there are dozens of cannabis cookbooks out there for all you aspiring chefs, and after searching through what’s available on Amazon, we’ve rounded up some of the best options so that the next time you crave that delicious combo of cannabis and tasty food, that power will be at your fingertips.
Best cannabis cookbooks for aspiring canna-chefs
Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen
Edibles by Stephanie Hua and Coreen Carroll features a variety of sweet and savory cannabis-infused recipes that range from simple yet delicious treats like the spiced superfood truffle and roasted beet hummus to the more advanced recipes like artisanal marshmallows.
This book is detailed, beautifully photographed and would make for a fun addition to any food-lover’s shelf.
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Bong Appétit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed
Taking its name from the popular Viceland television series, Bong Appétit is for a newer, younger generation who is serious about making sophisticated cannabis-infused food.
This beautifully photographed book breaks down the science of infusing everything from oils and butter to milk and alcohol with cannabis.
Additionally, the book touches on the politics of marijuana, pairing strains with different flavors, and a variety of tips from a vast network of experts.
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Edibles for Beginners: A Cannabis Cookbook
Every edible-lover knows there’s a fine line between a delicious munchie treat and one that’s too much. Edibles for Beginners by Laurie Wolf and Mary Wolf is for you.
It will show you how to confidently bake a variety of delicious sweet and savory treats, and teach you how to add just the right amount of cannabis that will have you feeling at your most relaxed.
Becoming a baking cannaisseur has never been this easy.
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DIY Cannabis-Infused Candy & Desserts
DIY Cannabis-Infused Candy & Desserts by Jackie Sanders is a simple, straightforward recipe guide that will teach you how to take all the sweet treats you know and love and infuse them with cannabis.
This book has all the classics from how to make cannabis caramel to marijuana gummy bears, but it also features recipes from around the world.
If you’ve never tried South African Cannabutter Milk Tarts or Cannabis-Infused German Coffee Cake, now is definitely the time.
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Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations
If you’ve ever wondered how to infuse cannabis into your favorite cocktail, Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics by Warren Bobrow is the book for you.
It features over 75 recipes that go way beyond cocktails including everything from tonics, syrups and shrubs to bitters, compound butter and oil.
Every drink you can think of is covered here, even coffee. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their drinking lifestyle.
Cannabis Cuisine: Bud Pairings of A Born Again Chef
Cannabis Cuisine by Andrea Drummer is all about the art of cooking with cannabis.
This book covers everything from the basics of pairing strains, how to create unique oils and butters to use with every meal, and the secret of why marijuana is a flavor juggernaut.
Every recipe in this book expertly incorporates the flavor profile of the strain that is being used, leading you on a relaxing adventure of the palette. You won’t be disappointed.
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The Cannabis Spa at Home
The Cannabis Spa at Home by Sandra Hinchliffe is a unique book that covers over 75 cannabis spa recipes on how to make cannabis-infused lotions, massage oils, ointments, bath salts, and more.
All of these recipes are free from preservatives and major allergens and can be prepared right in your home kitchen. Treating yourself with a spa day has never been this easy!
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Sweet Mary Jane: 75 Delicious Cannabis-Infused High-End Desserts
Sweet Mary Jane by Karin Lazarus uses premium medical marijuana, high-quality chocolate, and other natural whole foods in over seventy five delectably delicious recipes to create a range of sophisticated treats like Smashing Pumpkin White Chocolate-Pumpkin Bars, Sweet Temptation Mango Sorbet, and Chocolate Almond Delights.
This book caters to health-conscious bakers everywhere who are dying to know how cannabis can be infused into all the delicious baked goods we know and love.
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The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook: Feel-Good Food for Home Cooks
The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook by Robyn Griggs Lawrence covers all the secrets of infusing everything from agave to soups with cannabis.
This book features over 100 fully-tested recipes from a range of highly-experienced chefs.
Additionally this book includes tips that cover everything from managing and preserving your cannabis to a comprehensive buyer’s guide that includes everything you need to know about cannabis flavor profiles.
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The Vegan Cannabis Cookbook: Vegan Recipes For Delicious Marijuana-Infused Edibles
The Vegan Cannabis Cookbook by Eva Hammond is the go-to book for anyone who loves their edibles and is also looking for healthy, plant-based alternatives.
This book will teach you everything you need to know about making healthy vegan edibles that are delicious and easily prepared.
Be the chef that your friends go to for edibles, and check out this cookbook today.
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These ten cook books will cover every craving you might have, and whether you’re an aspiring canna-chef, a hobbyist, or someone who just loves to cook and bake, elevating your game with one of these cookbooks is a must.
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Robert Potter is a writer who focuses on cannabis lifestyle and culture.