Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vegan)

Description:
A great vegan cannabis balsamic vinaigrette. For use on salads, in stir fries, as a marinade, and in pasta salads.

For other great recipes, check out The Marijuana Food Handbook: A Guide for the Sensuous Connoisseur

Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 1.5 cups

Ingredients:
3/4 cup Cannaoil (use extra virgin olive oil for this) (this is about 6 grams of cannabis)
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar (the higher the quality, the less of a vinegar taste you will get)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano (mix it up by adding other Italian herbs!)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
small dash of salt (optional)
dash of pepper

Instructions:
1. Blend ingredients together and store in an airtight container, preferably glass. Store in the refrigerator.

Serving Suggestions:
Shake well before serving. Serve over salad, use as a marinade, use in pasta salads, or use in stir fries.

Bruschetta (Vegan)

Description:
Quick and easy, delicious, vegan cannabis bruschetta recipe made with only 4 ingredients. This is a great appetizer for parties and a quick healthy snack.

Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Serves: about 4

Ingredients:
6-8 roma or plum tomatoes
4 cloves fresh garlic
1/4 cup fresh basil
4 tablespoons CannaOil (use extra virgin olive oil) (this contains 2 grams worth of cannabis)

Instructions:
1. Chop up tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
2. Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and CannaOil. Try a little and alter it to your taste. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors mingle (overnight is best).

Serving Suggestions:
Try eating it plain, serving it on your favorite toasted Italian bread, or putting it on pizza or pasta.

For more great cannabis recipes, check out The Marijuana Food Handbook: A Guide for the Sensuous Connoisseur

Caesar Salad Dressing (Vegetarian)

Description:
Finally! A Caesar Salad Dressing without anchovies for our vegetarian patients! This great Cannabis Caesar Salad Dressing was submitted to us by one of you. You can use it on salad, as a dip, or on any other treat you desire!

For other cool recipes (that work!) check out Marijuana Cooking: Good Medicine Made Easy

Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 8-12

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/2 cup lemon juice
10 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 1/2 cup Cannaoil

Instructions:
1. Pasteurize the eggs by boiling a small pan of water and immersing the in-shell eggs in the boiling water for 30 seconds.
2. Crack the eggs into a blender.
3. Add the lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
4. Blend for 1 minute, then slowly add the Cannaoil while the blender is still running.

Serving Suggestions:
There is about 1 gram of cannabis per serving (approx. 2 tablespoons). New patients should try half a serving before moving on to a whole serving.

Marijuana Pizza

Description:
Delicious homemade pizza with a cannabis ghee based crust and topping... Who could ask for more?

For other cool recipes (that work!) check out Cooking with Cannabis: The Most Effective Methods of Preparing Food and Drink

Estimated Time: about 1 hour
Serves: Makes 2 Pizzas

Ingredients:
Dough:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1oz/28g yeast
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup/8fl oz warm water
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp melted cannabis ghee
Toppings:
4-5 tbsp melted cannabis ghee
2 cups grated cheese
1-2 cans chopped tomatoes
1-2 tsp fresh oregano (or other spices and herbs)
other optional toppings: mushrooms, pepperoni, peppers, etc.
Instructions:
1. To make the dough add the flour, yeast, and sugar into a large bowl.
2. Add water, and knead into dough. Cover with a cloth and leave in warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
3. Add the salt and melted ghee to the dough and knead into a ball. Coat with flour.
4. Saute the vegetable toppings in the cannabis ghee. (Don't over-do it!)
5. Add tomatoes and oregano and allow to simmer until it has a sauce-like consistency.
6. Roll dough into two circles.
7. Add sauce, toppings and cheese.
8. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 400°F

Yummy! Enjoy.

Note: If you don't like sauce, or just want to try something new, Pesto is a delicious replacement.

Pesto Verdi (can be made vegan)

Description:
This recipe was brought to you by amyb. This delicious pot pesto will be sure to get you nice and medicated!

(Note: amyb just informed us that if CannaOil is being used then 1 cup of parsley leaves should replace the cannabis buds called for in the recipe in order to add bulk. Thanks again amyb!)

For other cool recipes (that work!) check out The Feel Good Cookbook: for Medical Marijuana Patients

Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 2.5-3 Cups

Ingredients:
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/2 oz cannabis buds (Note: If using CannaOil this is OPTIONAL. Substitute with 1 cup parsley leaves if using CannaOil)
1 cup olive oil (Note: theCannabisChef suggests replacing this with CannaOil)
8 cloves garlic
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup almonds or cashews
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan cheese

Instructions:
1. Activate the cannabis by crumbling it into a small skillet and stirring it over medium heat for a minute or two-until the vapor begins to rise. (Note: Ignore this step if using CannaOil)

2. Place the basil, cannabis (or parsley), nuts, garlic, parmesan and salt in the blender. Blend it to a coarse puree while adding the oil.

3. Enjoy tossed with pastas and salads, as a sauce for meat, fish or tofu, as a tasty sandwich spread, or on pizza! Store in the refrigerator in a glass jar. For longer storage fill an ice cube tray with the pesto, cover it with plastic wrap, and freeze.

Cannabis Hard Candy and Lollipops

Description:
Learn how to make marijuana hard candies and lollipops! Our first weed candy recipe. These are great on the go, when you just can't keep food down, or for parties.

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1-2 ounces marijuana tincture
Candy or Lollipop molds
Your choice of food coloring and flavoring
Instructions:
1. Add sugar, syrup, and water to a pot on the stove over medium-heat. Stir until all ingredients have dissolved and bring to a boil.
2. Bring to 300 degrees (F) and slowly stir in color and flavorings.
3. Turn off heat and as quickly as possible stir in marijuana tincture.*
4. Pour into candy or lollipop molds.*

* The liquid will very quickly turn into solid form so you must as well move very quickly! Don't get high before hand :)

Enjoy, experiment and get creative!

For other unique cannabis recipes (that work!) see Cooking with Cannabis: The Most Effective Methods of Preparing Food and Drink with Marijuana, Hashish, and Hash Oil Third Edition

Cannabis Rice Krispies Treats

Description:
A delicious, fun, adult version of a childhood favorite!

Ingredients:
1/4 cup cannabutter
1 10 ounce bag marshmallows
5 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:
1. Melt cannabutter and marshmallows on medium heat, stirring often. (Note: Be careful to not overheat this! If it's getting too hot, turn the heat down. Using a double boiler will help prevent this.)
2. Add Rice Krispies and mix with a buttered or sprayed spatula.
3. Pour into a 9x13 inch buttered or sprayed pan. Using a sprayed or buttered spatula, press them down so it forms an even layer.
4. When they have cooled down enough, enjoy!

Variations:
2 or 3 heaping spoons of peanut butter
M&M's or other candies
Chocolate chips (or peanut butter, butterscotch, white, etc)
Dried berries
Chocolate Rice Krispies
Substitute 1/2 of the Rice Krispies for Fruity Pebbles and add Skittles
Flavored marshmallows
Other cereals

For more great cannabis recipes, check out Aunt Sandy's Medical Marijuana Cookbook: Comfort Food for Mind and Body

Cannabis Whipped Cream Topping

Description:
How to make cannabis-infused whipped cream! Serve over your favorite ice cream, on apple pie, on any other dessert, or just by itself!

Unless you want to eat a lot of whipped cream, we recommend using about seven grams of marijuana. This way you can add a small amount to ice cream, pie, or any other sweet dish you want.

Ingredients:
4-8 grams of finely ground marijuana
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Instructions:
1. Add the cream and cannabis to a pan over medium heat in a double boiler
2. Allow the cannabis cream to simmer for about an hour.
3. Allow to cool and then pour into an airtight container in the refrigerator until cold.
4. Using a large bowl, whip cream until peaks hold there form or desired consistency. Beat in vanilla and sugar. Do not over-beat as it will become lumpy.
5. Serve on ice cream, apple pie, or anything you'd like! Enjoy!

For more great cannabis recipes, check out Baked!: 35 Marijuana Munchies to Make and Bake

CannaMelon (Vegan)

Description:
Green Dragon (cannabis liquor) infused watermelon!

Ingredients:
watermelon
fifth (750 ml) of Green Dragon (Note: You can alter this according to the amount of liquor and cannabis you want to consume.)

Instructions:
1. Cut a hole in the watermelon that is big enough to fit the top of the Green Dragon bottle. (Note: Make sure the watermelon will be stable when the hole is facing up!)
2. Insert bottle of Green Dragon and let sit at least overnight.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy responsibly at parties and on picnics. Please make sure you have a Designated Driver!

For more great cannabis recipes, check out The Marijuana Chef Cookbook

Chocolate Red Velvet Cannabis Cupcakes

Description:
This Valentines Day give a special treat to that special someone! With our February 2012 Recipe of the Month.

For other cool recipes (that work!) check out Aunt Sandy's Medical Marijuana Cookbook: Comfort Food for Mind and Body

Estimated Time: 45 minutes
Serves: Makes 12 Potent Cupcakes

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cannabutter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vinegar (white)
1 teaspoon baking soda
Red and pink frosting, and sprinkles for decorating (get creative!)

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then line the muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
3. Beat the cannabutter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and mix in. Add vanilla extract and food coloring (to desired color).
4. Now add the flour mixture and sour cream a bit at a time, and keep blending.
5. In another bowl, combine vinegar and soda, after fizzing stops, add to the batter and mix in.
6. Divide the batter by filling each liner about 3/4 of the ways full.
7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool.

Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions: Come on, make it special for that special someone! ;-)

Classic Crash Brownies

Description:
A honey flavored twist on the classic weed brownies.

Adapted from The Cannabis Cookbook by Tim Pilcher

Estimated Time: 45 minutes
Serves: Makes 10-15 brownie squares

Ingredients:
6oz/175g unsweetened chocolate
6oz/175g Cannabutter
2 cups/700g honey
4 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
4 cups/560g all-purpose flour

Instructions:
1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, then add cannabutter and honey.
2. Now add eggs, followed by salt, vanilla, and flour.
3. Pour into greased oven pan (9x12in/23x30cm)
4. Bake for 35 minutes at 375°F/190°C
5. Allow to cool 1 hour before cutting and serving.

Serving Suggestions:
If you overcook the brownies they will become dry; under-cook and they will be gooey! Serve with Pot Coffee. Enjoy!

Fudge Freak-Out

Description:
An active vanilla fudge!

Adapted from The Cannabis Cookbook by Tim Pilcher

Estimated Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Serves: Makes 10 servings (3 fudge squares each) or 30 fudge squares.

Ingredients:
4oz/115g cannaflour (click for instructions)
4oz/115g butter (you can also use cannabutter, and use regular flour instead)
1 cup/250ml condensed milk
1/3 cup/90ml milk (you can also use cannamilk if you'd like)
2 cups/14oz/425g superfine sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Melt butter in a pan or a double boiler on low heat and add cannaflour. Allow to simmer for at least an hour. You may simmer for 2 hours or more if you wish.
2. Add the milk, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. Turn up heat and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until mixture reaches 250°F/120°C.
4. Turn the heat off and stir vigorously for 4 minutes.
5. Pour into a greased tray.
6. Allow to cool; just before it sets you may cut it into 30 equal squares.
7. Wrap in waxed paper and store in airtight container.

Serving Suggestions:
You may use cannabutter instead of regular butter and then use regular flour. You also may use cannamilk. If you use cannamilk, cannabutter, and cannaflour you might wake up a few days later. :) Eat cautiously.

For other cool recipes (that work!) check out The Cannabis Cookbook: Over 35 Tasty Recipes for Meals, Munchies,

Gingerbread Stoner Cookies

Description:
Whip up these holiday treats and be sure to decorate with red frosted eyes! ;)

For other cool recipes (that work!) check out Aunt Sandy's Medical Marijuana Cookbook: Comfort Food for Mind and Body

Estimated Time: 45 minutes
Serves: Makes 16 5" Gingerbread Stoner Dudes

Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted cannabis butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup dark-brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and spices.
2. Using an electric mixer cream the butter and add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs and molasses. Gradually add the flour mixture. Divide dough into three equal portions and wrap each plastic. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Before rolling, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
3. Heat oven to 350°.
4. Place a portion of dough on a piece of lightly floured parchment paper. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate again for 5-10 minutes to make it easier to cut out the cookies. Use either a cookie cutter or place a stencil over the dough and use a knife to cut into little gingerbread men.
5. Move to ungreased baking sheets. Bake until crisp but not darkened, 8 to 10 minutes. Let sit a few minutes and then move cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions:
Decorate with tie-dye frosting, peace signs and red frosted eyes! :)

Hemp Hermits - An Alternative to the Standard Cookie

Description:
This delectable cannabis confection uses Hempy Oil and lots of sugar and molasses to tickle your taste buds. These cookie-like treats can be topped with honey, cream cheese, or whatever you desire! This recipe was submitted to us by WolfScrypt.

We here at theCannabisChef have not yet tried this recipe, so we are eager for your comments!

Estimated Time: 30 – 45 minutes

Serves: Varies depending on size of each Hemp Hermit

Ingredients:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Hempy Oil
1/4 cup strong coffee (Note: May cause hyperactivity!)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons molasses
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup walnuts

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C.
2. Mix all ingredients other than the nuts and raisins together in a mixing bowl until creamy.
3. Mix in the nuts and raisins.
4. After thoroughly mixed, place spoon sized dollops on a greased cookie sheet. Note: This is a matter of preference, just remember that big cookies can be hard to keep in one piece!
5. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F/175°C.
6. Allow to cool and enjoy!
7. (optional) Wrap in waxed paper and store in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions:
Since there is about 1/3 of an ounce of cannabis in the Hempy Oil in this recipe, there would be slightly less than 1 gram in each Hemp Hermit if you make 10.

For other cool recipes (that work!) check out The Cannabis Cookbook: Over 35 Tasty Recipes for Meals, Munchies, and More