Want to get into cannabis cooking? You’ll need a trusty cannabis cookbook to get yourself started (you really don’t want to mess those measurements up am I right?!) While pot brownies may be delicious, they aren’t the only option anymore. In fact, cannabis cooking has taken a turn towards the culinary arts.
Netflix even has a marijuana cooking show, Cooking on High, which proves that 420 recipes can give Michelin restaurants a run for their money (hmm…well, maybe.) So, if you’re looking for cannabis food recipes to make at home, here are some of the best cannabis cookbooks on Amazon.
Cannabis Cuisine: Bud Pairings of A Born Again Chef
Author, Andrea Drummer is a world-class marijuana chef who graduated from the prestigious, Le Cordon Bleu. She co-owns a high-end catering company in LA, and is a talented chef with a passion for 420 cooking. This cookbook will teach you the fundamentals of cannabis cooking, with a full lineup of recipes you’ll want to make. The recipes include jams, dressings, vegetables, bread, pasta, meats, seafood, and sweets. And, for all you brunch lovers out there, she included an entire chapter on it.
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The Medical Marijuana Dispensary: Understanding, Medicating, and Cooking with Cannabis
The author, Laurie Wolf, has been called ‘The Martha Stewart of Marijuana Edibles’ (a pretty great comparison don’t you think?) This read is more than a cannabis cookbook as it includes info on medical marijuana, scientific research, and countless studies. The book covers the different strains of marijuana, how to use it, and ways to cook with it. The recipe section is extensive and includes items like simple syrup, (cannabis cocktails anyone?) tea, coffee, honey, juice, hummus, soup, stew, edible sweets, ice pops, puddings, and other desserts. There are recipes for cannabis cough syrup, throat lozenges, body salve, and lotion too.
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The Easy Cannabis Cookbook: 60+ Medical Marijuana Recipes for Sweet and Savory Edibles
Looking for some easy cannabis recipes that go way beyond cookies and brownies? The Easy Cannabis Cookbook has got your back. This read is broken into four categories, Cannabis 101, Cannabis Dosing Guide, Cooking With Cannabis, and 60 Cannabis Recipes. There’s an entire chapter that covers the staples like cannabis butter, sugar, syrup, milk, and honey. Then, the book gets deep with some of the classics like Deviled eggs, hummus, guacamole, Matzo ball soup (yup, for all your (‘pass the Passover’ needs,) and Gazpacho. This ganja recipe book even teaches you how to make main dishes like steak, scallops, mac n’ cheese, and shrimp. There’s an entire section dedicated to breakfast and dessert too!
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The 420 Gourmet: The Elevated Art of Cannabis Cuisine
With its classy cover, this cannabis cookbook will fit perfectly in your kitchen. It’s sophisticated, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated. People who are serious about home cooking will love it. The book includes a guide on dosage as well as a dosage calculator so you can make sure your edibles are made with care. Try out the blueberry canna coconut waffles for breakfast, or the veggie cheeseburger for lunch. And, don’t forget about dessert. The recipe for heath bar canna cookie butter brownies is insanely delicious. The recipes in this cookbook are quite versatile with Kosher, vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options too. With pain management in mind when he wrote the book, author Jeffthe420chef aims to make healing delicious too.
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The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook: Feel-Good Food for Home Cooks
This upscale cookbook is great for cannabis enthusiasts and cooks of any level. It’s a collection of tips and recipes from a lineup of more than ten expert, cannabis chefs. Together, they approach marijuana cooking much like wine making, cigar smoking, gourmet chocolate, or a single malt scotch. They choose their flower with care and teach readers how to make delicious and well balanced meals. The book covers recipes for every meal including brunch, cocktails, soups, and snacks. What makes this cookbook unique is that it breaks down different strains by their flavor profiles so that cooks can get each recipe just right.
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The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook: More Than 50 Irresistible Recipes That Will Get You High
High Times Magazine has been the go-to source for marijuana culture for years. Now, they’ve put out their own cookbook, which has received rave reviews. This definitive guide to cannabis cooking will teach you everything you need to know about cooking with marijuana. They’ve got a recipe for every meal, including holiday feasts and cocktails. Cooking these dishes will be just as fun as their names like the Pineapple Express Upside Down Cake, Sativa Shrimp Spring rolls, and the Pico de Ganja Nachos. Many of the recipes are inspired by famous stoners like Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg. And, the beautiful color photos will have your mouth watering before you even heat up the oven.
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The Cannabis Cookbook: Over 35 Tasty Recipes for Meals, Munchies, and More
This book is a one-stop-shop for everything you need when it comes to cooking with cannabis. With 35 recipes, you’ll have your hands full with cannabis meal options. Each chapter covers a different course from starters and mains to desserts and cocktails. It offers a brief history of cannabis cooking, the science behind the cooking methods, and easy-to-understand instructions for making cannabutter and oil. And, according to reviews, the hardcover version of this book makes a great gift for an aspiring cannabis cook.
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Sweet Mary Jane: 75 Delicious Cannabis-Infused High-End Desserts
Have a sweet tooth? You might want to take it easy with this one. Owner of Sweet Mary Jane Bakery in Boulder, Colorado, Karin Lazarus, is helping you recreate her treats at home. Through beautiful photography and the experience of an expert baker, this book teaches its readers how to make ‘high-class’ desserts. Using medical grade marijuana, Lazarus shares recipes for delectable desserts that are perfect for classy dinner parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, or just a night home alone. Learn the basics of cannabis baking and try out one of the 75 mouthwatering recipes.
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Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations
Bartenders who are looking for an extra buzz will want to get their hands on this book. With these cannabis infused libations, you can throw a 420 dinner party, host your own speakeasy night, or just make yourself an extra special night cap. The book has 75 recipes for cannabis cocktails, tonics, and mocktails. You’ll learn the history of cannabis as a social drug and its future as a medicinal solution. This book will teach you how to make cannabis syrup, oil, butter, and bitters so that you can add them to any drink. From coffee, milkshakes, and fizzy lemonade to martinis, this book has got you covered.
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Stoners’ Delight: Space Cakes, Pot Brownies, and Other Tasty Cannabis Creations
This adorable book focuses on sweet treats, stoner snacks, and after dinner munchies. Try the space muffins for breakfast, hash brownies for dessert, and cannabis cupcakes to snack on throughout the day. The recipes break down the best strains and dosage so that you don’t overdo it. Medical marijuana users can skip the joints and head straight for the cake, especially if they don’t like the act of smoking. The recipes in the book are simple and include items like blueberry vanilla muffins, peanut butter cookies, vanilla cupcakes, Mexican hot chocolate, and blueberry pancakes.
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Whether you are a seasoned cannabis chef or a complete newbie, these marijuana cookbooks will have something delicious for you. By turning cannabis into tasty treats, anyone can enjoy the healing benefits of marijuana in a way that feels natural.
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