{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/recipe/6","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2079-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Sugar Cookies","slug":"diy-recipe-cannabis-infused-sugar-cookies","content":"The past couple of years have been a holiday downer - nothing kills a festive mood like shelter-in-place and rolling lockdowns. But, as we wind down 2021, and the world slowly reopens, friends and family are gathering again to celebrate the holidays with renewed spirit. We're excited by the prospect, so we've whipped up this cannabis-infused sugar cookie recipe to kickstart the holiday season and fill your home with the scent of freshly baked cookies.\n\nOf course, you can buy sugar cookies at the store, but if you’re so inclined, you can follow this easy recipe to make these cannabis cookies at home. Learning how to make sugar cookies from scratch is a great pastime and can enhance the tasting experience. If you want to make the cookies more healthy and wholesome, you can easily modify the recipe ingredients.\n\nOne way to modify the recipe is to use marijuana-infused butter, or\n[cannabutter](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56b27915fe98a1000c000243/diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter),\ninstead of regular butter. Baking with cannabutter is one of the easiest\nways to reap the medicinal benefits of marijuana. People with chronic\npain often prefer eating medical marijuana as it tends to produce stronger,\nlonger-lasting effects. This means that they don’t have to consume\nmarijuana as often.\n\n\nWithout further ado, here’s a simple recipe incorporating marijuana\ninto sugar cookies. (If time is short, use ready-made frosting. It’s\njust as delicious as homemade frosting and makes decorating cookies\na cinch.)\n\n### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Sugar Cookies\n\n**Makes 24 cookies**\n\n-   2 1/2 cups of flour, plus extra for rolling\n-   1 cup sugar\n-   1 cup [cannabutter](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56b27915fe98a1000c000243/diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter)\n-   1 egg\n-   1 tsp baking powder\n-   1 tsp vanilla extract\n-   1 tsp salt\n\n### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Sugar Cookie Frosting\n\n-   2 cups sugar\n-   1/4 cup of shortening\n-   2 1/2 tablespoons milk\n-   1/2 tsp vanilla extract\n-   1–2 tsp cannabutter\n-   A few drops of food coloring\n\n### How to Make Cannabis-Infused Sugar Cookies\n\n1.  To make the cookies, beat the eggs, sugar, cannabutter and vanilla\n    extract in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.\n2.  In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.\n3.  Add the dry ingredients to the cannabutter mixture little by little,\n    stirring slowly and continuously until all of the ingredients are\n    incorporated and the mixture becomes a smooth dough.\n4.  Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.\n    Covering the dough with plastic wrap helps prevent the dough from\n    drying out and forming a skin.\n5.  Remove dough from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 375\n    degrees F.\n6.  Tip the dough out of the bowl onto a floured surface and roll until\n    It’s approximately 1/3-inch thick.\n7.  Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters.\n8.  Place cookies 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.\n9.  Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden brown.\n10. Remove the cannabis cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to\n    cool completely before frosting.\n11. To frost, combine the sugar and shortening in a large bowl\n    until smooth.\n12. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until the desired consistency\n    is reached. Consider adding 1–2 teaspoons of cannabutter to thicken\n    runny frosting and increase the potency of the cookies.\n13. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired.\n14. Spread the frosting evenly over the cookies using a butter knife\n    or spreader.\n\nTip: For less potent cannabis cookies, substitute any portion of the cannabutter\nwith regular butter in this recipe.\n\nCannabis-infused sugar cookies are quick and easy to make. They make the\nperfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. If not eating\nimmediately, store the marijuana cookies in an airtight container, layered between\nparchment paper, and either refrigerate or freeze.\n\nPhoto credit: [Mischelle](https://www.flickr.com/photos/evanmischelle/) \n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. 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Made of crispy crackers,\r\nyummy spread and a little something extra, they're a go-to for many an\r\nedible enthusiast, and it's no secret why. In addition to being tasty,\r\nthey're versatile. Firecrackers can be either sweet or savory, depending\r\non what's desired. For the latter, classic peanut butter and salty snack\r\ncrackers pair well. For something a little sweeter, try hazelnut spread\r\non graham crackers. Or mix the two for a new take on an old classic!\r\nWhether firecrackers are an old favorite or a new discovery, this easy\r\nrecipe is a great guide to making a special treat.\r\n\r\n**Ingredients**\r\n\r\n-   8 graham crackers or snack crackers (such as Ritz or saltines)\r\n-   8 tablespoons natural peanut butter or hazelnut spread (such\r\n    as Nutella)\r\n-   0.5 grams marijuana\r\n\r\n**Procedure**\r\n\r\n1.  Before getting started, preheat the oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit.\r\n    This will give it a chance to warm up while you prepare\r\n    the firecrackers.\r\n2.  First things first: prepare the marijuana. It must be cut into very\r\n    fine pieces, and there are a couple of ways to do this. A marijuana\r\n    grinder is the easiest method. Simply break the bud apart by hand\r\n    and then grind the weed into a very fine, almost\r\n    powdery consistency. Otherwise, placing the bud into a shot glass or\r\n    cup and cutting it with regular scissors works almost as well. Once\r\n    it's ground up or chopped finely, it's time to prepare\r\n    the firecrackers.\r\n3.  Stir the marijuana into the peanut butter or hazelnut spread so the\r\n    bits of weed are coated with it on all sides. If the spread is\r\n    difficult to stir, microwaving it for about 10 seconds before adding\r\n    the marijuana will help soften it.\r\n4.  Spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each cracker. (A note on\r\n    choosing peanut butter: organic peanut butter with lots of oil\r\n    works best. This is because THC, the active ingredient in marijuana,\r\n    is oil-soluble. It needs a fair amount of oil to dissolve at the\r\n    rate necessary for effective edibles, so look for peanut butter that\r\n    has oil at the top of the jar rather than heavily processed peanut\r\n    butter like Skippy or Jif. Once the oil layer is stirred in, it will\r\n    be perfect for use in this recipe. Additionally, smooth peanut\r\n    butter tends to work better for this recipe as the chunks can't\r\n    absorb the cannabis oil very well.)\r\n5.  Place one coated cracker on top of another so the peanut butter or\r\n    spread is in the middle, forming sandwiches. Repeat to produce four\r\n    cracker sandwiches.\r\n6.  Arrange the cracker sandwiches on a cookie sheet with space in\r\n    between each and cover the entire sheet with aluminum foil to\r\n    prevent burning.\r\n7.  Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20\r\n    minutes, checking halfway through. Ovens may cook at different\r\n    rates, so keep an eye on it to ensure the crackers don't burn.\r\n\r\nLastly, it can be tempting to use more marijuana to make the\r\nfirecrackers stronger. However, doing so will alter the oil-to-cannabis\r\nratio, meaning that all of the THC may not be dissolved. In layman's\r\nterms, this will only waste weed. So for a stronger effect, simply make\r\nmore firecrackers. That way, the weed will have enough oil to\r\neffectively dissolve the THC. 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It tends to produce stronger, longer-lasting effects\r\nbecause the liver metabolizes the cannabinoids before they reach the\r\nbrain. Cooking with marijuana-infused butter, or\r\n[cannabutter](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-infused-butter-recipe-make-your-own),\r\nis one of the easiest ways to reap the benefits of medical marijuana.\r\nCannabutter is frequently used in baking, and it is particularly popular\r\nas a substitute for regular butter. Here is an easy way to incorporate\r\nit into cheesy garlic bread. (If you're in a rush, use store-bought\r\nbaguettes. Homemade is delicious, but the proofing time is lengthy.)\r\n\r\n**Ingredients**\r\n\r\n### For two mini baguettes\r\n\r\n-   9 ounces strong white flour, plus extra for dusting\r\n-   ¼ ounce salt\r\n-   ¼ ounce instant dry yeast\r\n-   1 fluid ounce olive oil, plus extra for oiling\r\n-   6 fluid ounces water\r\n\r\n### For the cheesy garlic topping\r\n\r\n-   3½ ounces cannabutter\r\n-   1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled\r\n-   4½ ounces buffalo mozzarella, roughly chopped or shredded\r\n-   handful any combination of finely chopped parsley, rosemary, basil\r\n    and marjoram\r\n\r\n**Method**\r\n\r\n1.  To make the baguettes, place the flour, salt, yeast, olive oil and ¾\r\n    of the water into a stand mixer with a dough hook attached. Always\r\n    put the flour in the mixer first, then add the yeast and the salt to\r\n    opposite sides of the bowl. This is important because the salt can\r\n    decrease yeast activity.\r\n2.  Start mixing the ingredients at a slow speed, gradually adding the\r\n    rest of the water until the mixture becomes a smooth dough. This\r\n    should take about 5 minutes.\r\n3.  Meanwhile, wipe down the inside of a large mixing bowl with extra\r\n    olive oil. Set aside.\r\n4.  When the dough is ready, tip it into the oiled bowl, cover with\r\n    plastic food wrap and leave to proof for 2 hours. Covering the dough\r\n    with food wrap helps prevent the dough from drying out and forming\r\n    a skin.\r\n5.  Prep your surface with oil before tipping the dough out of the bowl.\r\n    With flour-dusted hands, divide the dough into two equal portions.\r\n6.  Using the heels of the hands, repeatedly fold one portion of the\r\n    dough in on itself. This makes the dough easier to handle and shape\r\n    and helps create a uniform texture. Repeat for the second portion.\r\n7.  Stretch and fold one portion of dough before rolling it into a\r\n    baguette shape. Repeat for the second portion.\r\n8.  Place the baguettes on a large baking tray, cover with plastic food\r\n    wrap and leave to proof until the baguettes have doubled in size.\r\n9.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and place a roasting dish\r\n    filled with water on the floor of the oven. This will create the\r\n    steam required to produce baguettes with a glossy crust.\r\n10. Once the baguettes have proofed, score the top of each three times\r\n    along its length on the diagonal, using a sharp knife.\r\n11. Bake the baguettes for 30 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 400\r\n    degrees and cook for a further 10 minutes, until golden brown.\r\n12. Remove the baguettes from the oven and leave to cool.\r\n13. While waiting for the baguettes to cool, place the ingredients for\r\n    the cheesy garlic topping into a food processor and blend until\r\n    completely mixed.\r\n14. Once the baguettes have cooled, preheat the broiler to hot.\r\n15. Cut the baguettes into 1-inch diagonal slices and use a flat knife\r\n    to spread the cheesy garlic mixture on the slices.\r\n16. Put the slices under the broiler and cook until the cheese\r\n    has melted. Watch carefully to avoid burning.\r\n17. Serve immediately.\r\n\r\nCheesy marijuana garlic bread is easy to make and tastes delicious.\r\nServe it up as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to a main course.\r\n\r\n[Photo Credit](https://www.flickr.com/photos/23126594@N00/213528724/in/photolist-jSoDJ-6RG5Ud-2auwLB-6hQ6S1-659En2-6b66W3-6b67nQ-6b66w5-6b1VZx-7XpijV-cbVxtq-8uXQCK-6b1VxZ-6b1Wsp-a9F7Ru-6gwy7t-6jFGoR-mkwZp9-dwcrWP-a6mSNK-9xSgma-6w6uv1-ptt5ey-6g7N1R-Ho4zK-34LMRf-5Ysht4-7gKA5Z-eFnGX-2qRXAM-7AVWUW-dPWX7e-9eq77U-bCVGLP-gGKiF-8kkT72-8ci1hb-kVQHd-vHSWK-ixJHrK-644vkt-8ceCZg-oyAm4A-4svQu7-qo3vi-71Ac6h-6R3fGZ-5cD5Jm-6Vt2Mq-7gFDMH)\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.342281879194631,"src":"/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/997ff/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.png","srcSet":"/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/69585/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.png 200w,\n/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/497c6/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.png 400w,\n/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/997ff/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.png 796w","srcWebp":"/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/bffd3/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/61e93/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.webp 200w,\n/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/1f5c5/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.webp 400w,\n/static/50c5ff435d1f08365bb3fc18b51e0adf/bffd3/fdfda9537066fdccd27577433ffe8c4d.webp 796w","sizes":"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2007-markdown","title":"How to Make Marijuana Coconut Oil: Recipe","slug":"how-to-make-marijuana-coconut-oil-recipe","content":"Marijuana coconut oil is an adaptable food additive that provides an\r\nenjoyable way to medicate with cannabis. Eat it by itself or use it when\r\npreparing baked goods, fried foods or salad dressings. Cooks can\r\nsubstitute marijuana coconut oil in almost any recipe that calls for\r\nbutter, shortening or vegetable oil. Many patients experience\r\nlonger-lasting effects from ingesting this oil than from inhaling\r\ncannabis preparations.\r\n\r\nTo benefit from the medicinal properties of marijuana in food, first\r\ninfuse the marijuana into a type of fat like butter, oil or milk. Since\r\nTHC is fat-soluble, not water-soluble, a person cannot simply dump raw\r\nmarijuana leaves into the bowl of ingredients. The taste is unappealing,\r\nand the digestive system is unable to process the THC in its raw form.\r\n\r\nCreating marijuana coconut oil takes some time, but it's relatively\r\nsimple. For those who want a milder taste to their oil, soak the leaves\r\nin water overnight and then dry them before grinding. This process\r\nremoves much of the chlorophyll that causes the strong flavor.\r\n\r\n**Gather Your Ingredients:**\r\n\r\n-   1 pound organic, unrefined coconut oil\r\n-   1-3 ounces finely ground, dried marijuana\r\n-   water\r\n-   slow cooker\r\n-   fine-mesh metal strainer\r\n-   cheesecloth\r\n-   cooking thermometer\r\n\r\n**The Process:**\r\n\r\n1\\. Put coconut oil into the slow cooker and add enough water to make the\r\noil float. Then turn the slow cooker to the highest setting. Wait until\r\nthe oil is in a liquid state.\r\n\r\n2\\. Mix the ground marijuana in gently, stirring the mixture to\r\ncompletely soak up the powder. If the powder is not combining properly,\r\none can add a little more water to the slow cooker.\r\n\r\n3\\. Place a cooking thermometer into the liquid and put the lid on the\r\nslow cooker. Keep a close eye on the process at this point. As soon as\r\nthe temperature reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, turn the heat setting to\r\n\"low.\" Stir the mixture gently and thoroughly.\r\n\r\n4\\. Continue to check on the mixture and stir it occasionally. Keep the\r\ntemperature of the liquid between 250 and 270 degrees Fahrenheit. It is\r\npossible that the slow cooker will need to stay on the \"warm\" setting in\r\norder to regulate the temperature. In all events, do not let the mixture\r\nreach 320 degrees Fahrenheit, or the THC will burn off or deteriorate.\r\nDuring this time, make sure there is enough water to cover the marijuana\r\ncompletely. Add more water if necessary.\r\n\r\n5\\. After the mixture sits for 12 hours, turn the heat off. Remove from\r\nthe slow cooker and allow the mixture to cool enough to pour it safely.\r\n\r\n6\\. Prepare your straining station. Place the metal strainer in a large\r\nbowl; then cover the strainer with a double layer of cheesecloths.\r\nSlowly pour the mixture into the strainer. Use a flexible spatula to\r\nscrape the remaining marijuana out of the slow cooker. Once the liquid\r\nhas poured through the cheesecloth completely, wrap the cheesecloth\r\naround the spent marijuana and twist to wring out any remaining liquid.\r\nSome keep the used marijuana to use it in a compress later.\r\n\r\n7\\. Place the bowl of oil in the refrigerator for several hours. Once\r\ncooled, the oil will rise above the water. Use a flat metal spatula to\r\npry the oil out of the bowl. It should come out easily in one piece.\r\n\r\n8\\. Store the prepared marijuana oil in an airtight container either in\r\nthe refrigerator or at room temperature below 75 degrees.\r\n\r\nSpread the marijuana coconut oil on bread, add it to your next batch of\r\ncookies, or use it as a massage oil. This recipe is so versatile it's\r\neasy to see why it is a favorite in the cannabis community.\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5873015873015872,"src":"/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/ee604/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.png","srcSet":"/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/69585/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.png 200w,\n/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/497c6/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.png 400w,\n/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/ee604/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.png 800w,\n/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/035d9/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.png 990w","srcWebp":"/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/58556/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/61e93/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.webp 200w,\n/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/1f5c5/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.webp 400w,\n/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/58556/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.webp 800w,\n/static/d78fd8af991e833d33761b274fe3f280/8b5b8/bf2ec66a917aebc39ba51a64c77632ce.webp 990w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2011-markdown","title":"How to Make Marijuana Brownies: Recipe","slug":"how-to-make-marijuana-brownies-recipe","content":"Marijuana brownies are a tasty, simple and efficient way of consuming\ncannabis. Favored by marijuana aficionados everywhere for their ease and\nchocolaty taste, marijuana brownies are one thing every cannabis\nconsumer should know how to make. Fortunately, the process is simple,\nand it's easy to make tasty, delicious brownies in your own kitchen in\njust a few hours. Here's what you need to know about making these easy\n[edibles](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/55f44cbb33663800064d0000/essentials-about-edibles-that-you-need-to-know):\n\n**Ingredients Needed for Marijuana Brownies**\n\n-   2 tablespoons cannabis-infused butter (room temperature)\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   1 stick + 2 tablespoons regular unsalted butter (room temperature)\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   4 ounces baking chocolate\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   3 large eggs (room temperature)\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   1/2 cup cane sugar\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   1 teaspoon salt\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   1 cup all-purpose flour\n\n**Directions**\n\n1\\. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.\n\n2\\. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch pan with cooking spray\nor a small amount of butter.\n\n3\\. In a double boiler, melt the baking chocolate over low heat until\nsmooth and silky.\n\n4\\. Remove chocolate from heat. Add room temperature regular butter to\nmelted chocolate, whisking to incorporate.\n\n5\\. Add granulated and cane sugar to butter and chocolate mix, whisking\nto combine completely.\n\n6\\. Add salt, eggs, vanilla extract and cannabutter. Whisk by hand until\nsmooth and combined thoroughly.\n\n7\\. Set the whisk aside, and with a large wooden spoon or baking spatula,\nfold in flour until batter forms.\n\n8\\. Transfer brownie batter to the greased baking pan, and bake in\npreheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the\ncenter comes out clean.\n\n9\\. Cool for 40 minutes before eating.\n\n**Tips and Tricks for Great Brownies**\n\n-   **Don't overbake.** Overbaking can damage the active compounds in\n    the cannabutter, changing the potency of your brownies. Plus, when\n    you overbake brownies, you run the risk of ending up with charred\n    chunks of chocolate, which nobody likes.\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   **Allow to cool completely.** Cannabis connoisseurs will tell you\n    that marijuana brownies are best consumed when allowed to cool in a\n    refrigerator overnight. Before cutting your marijuana brownies,\n    remove them from the refrigerator and allow them to come to\n    room temperature.\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   **Don't be afraid to experiment.** Once you've made cannabis\n    brownies a few times, it's fun to experiment with different forms\n    of cannabis. Rather than using cannabis butter, for example, you can\n    easily use cannabis oil. Simply pick up a box of brownie mix at the\n    store, and use the marijuana oil in place of regular cooking oil. To\n    add an extra flavor profile to your brownies, stir in a generous\n    handful of walnuts immediately before spooning the batter into the\n    greased pan.\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   **Be sure to strain**. If you're using homemade cannabis oil rather\n    than butter in your brownies, be sure to strain any cooked marijuana\n    particulate from the oil before using it. This will make your\n    brownies taste better and prevent you from getting a mouthful of\n    cannabis particulate when you bite into your first brownie.\n\n<!-- -->\n\n-   **Store correctly.** Keep your marijuana brownies in an airtight\n    container at room temperature. To be [safe and\n    responsible](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a5cfdb5c7e0180007a78273/5-tips-to-reduce-the-effects-of-having-too-much-cannabis),\n    be sure to label your marijuana-infused brownies so that nobody\n    unknowingly consumes one.\n\nWhile making marijuana brownies may seem like the domain of seasoned\ncannabis aficionados, the process is simple and perfect for those who\nhave never cooked with cannabis before. While it may take some time to\nproduce the perfect homemade cannabis brownie, learning is half the fun.\n\n[Photo Credit](https://www.flickr.com/photos/20747313@N00/364392094/in/photolist-ycB5j-j7Mubn-4g86sq-4S5Nwi-9cPy5t-RkM4C-aSAZFZ-7aeVt-ycB5Z-7NNwD9-34Gjp-7NJxPK-9vmHxt-9vmHAp-9vpJaC-aouna7-8cQ9K9-78W3c6-4x33Rq-KSw95-7CwZdh-zCvD3-7NJxyK-7wGvYR-zCvEP-ycB4h-D6oKc-bzwmSX-ycB3H-2XvPSR-6hLmTX-4cwv5x-5im9Ar-47xqRH-7fuhdq-811JFm-k7Ctn-811JCq-aor7ND-2K4Qcy-48KME2-7M8ivR-tqB3t-zCvEa-cWp8xf-51sDTz-6VcNuC-f4usBR-3JEeJp-vftQx)\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.342281879194631,"src":"/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/a0402/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.png","srcSet":"/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/69585/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.png 200w,\n/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/497c6/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.png 400w,\n/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/a0402/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.png 635w","srcWebp":"/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/bab78/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/61e93/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.webp 200w,\n/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/1f5c5/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.webp 400w,\n/static/93280dd709898b59a52de546059e3842/bab78/46db7fdf24f0f6ea4f8fd19a3f85406c.webp 635w","sizes":"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2043-markdown","title":"DIY: How to Make Cannabis-Infused Cooking Oil","slug":"diy-how-to-make-cannabis-infused-cooking-oil","content":"Cooking with cannabis-infused oil is a great way to consume medical\r\nmarijuana. Eating cannabis rather than inhaling it produces\r\nlonger-lasting effects—anywhere from six to eight hours—with a gradual onset. This means you may be able\r\nto take a single dose that lasts all day. And if you experience\r\npsychoactive effects from your medical marijuana, cooking with a little bit of cannabis oil\r\nmay help you function better compared to when you inhale it.\r\n\r\nLet's take a\r\nlook at how to make cannabis-infused cooking oil. This versatile oil can be used for\r\nbaking, sautéing or frying, or in a salad dressing.\r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\n### Ingredients for Cannabis Cooking Oil\r\n\r\n* To make your cannabis-infused cooking oil, you'll need some form of cannabis, which could be flower, leaf or trim.\r\n* You'll also need to choose an oil with a high-fat content; the highest-fat oils are most\r\neffective at activating the THC in medical marijuana. Olive oil and\r\ncoconut oil are both good choices, although canola oil is an inexpensive\r\nalternative.\r\n\r\n### Equipment for Cannabis Cooking Oil\r\n\r\nHere’s what you'll need to make the cannabis-infused cooking oil:\r\n\r\n* a strainer with holes small enough to remove cannabis stems\r\nand other plant parts from the finished product. \r\n* a coffee grinder, blender or food processor to prepare the cannabis\r\n* a saucepan, double boiler or slow cooker to produce the infused oil\r\n\r\n### Step-by-Step Instructions to How to Make Your Cannabis Cooking Oil\r\n\r\n1. Begin by grinding the cannabis in your coffee grinder, blender or\r\nfood processor. You can use just the flower, which is the part that\r\nproduces most of the medical effects of cannabis, or you can include the\r\nrest of the plant to enhance the flavor.\r\n\r\n2. Measure out your ingredients. In general, a 2:1 volume ratio of oil\r\nto cannabis works well. However, you may need to tweak this ratio\r\ndepending on the potency of your cannabis.\r\n\r\n3. Heat the cannabis and the oil together on low to activate the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the flower. Allow for a long heating time to let the activation process occur without\r\nscorching the active ingredients. If you use a saucepan, you'll need to\r\napply low heat for at least 3 hours. Although using a saucepan is\r\nthe quickest way to prepare cannabis-infused oil, make sure to stir\r\nfrequently to spread the heat evenly through the liquid and prevent\r\nscorching. Alternatively, you can put the oil and cannabis mixture in a\r\ncrockpot or slow cooker on a low setting for up to 3 days, or heat\r\nit in a double boiler for around 8 hours.\r\n\r\n4. Strain the oil. Passing the oil through a strainer removes fibrous\r\nparts of the marijuana plant material, leaving you with a smooth oil that you can\r\nuse as a salad dressing or for cooking. You can use the leftover plant\r\nparts for other recipes if you want, or simply discard them.\r\n\r\n5. Store the cannabis cooking oil. Pour it into a sealed container and store it in your\r\nlarder or food cupboard. Your homemade cannabis oil should last for at\r\nleast two months, but you can extend its shelf life by keeping it in the\r\nrefrigerator.\r\n\r\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: CANNABIS-INFUSED PUMPKIN SEED PESTO](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5aa18c30f24d1300077ccb7f/diy-recipe-vegan-cannabis-infused-pumpkin-seed-pesto)\r\n\r\n### Using Cannabis-Infused Oil in Cooking\r\n\r\nCannabis-infused oil is best used when cooking over low heat. Overheating\r\nthe oil can scorch it, so stick to gentle sautéing or use the oil as a\r\nflavorsome dressing for salads and bread. Remember to pay attention to\r\nthe amount of cannabis-infused cooking oil you consume each day, so you receive\r\na suitable dose to meet your health needs.\r\n\r\nPhoto credit: [Viking Homechef Cooking School](https://www.flickr.com/photos/45688285@N00/102375393/in/photolist-a3GCZ-GFUHi-uCLmuz-5UCUHR-qnrcz4-DRXPR-9ubqD-61rqdy-d7gtG-9j2kU1-jti2vG-mNeJDj-n4nAdA-9oo3uh-pv658z-4tiNTC-5LrgDL-5Ln4WZ-4bgGS8-48AqJn-9d4zrV-6X8njr-4teKTR-4teKER-qapqkF-81YkwK-qrQVZF-y7uDV-8XMPZC-52jz1p-3ajPow-5x5kAg-qpyR5f-6HinA4-5XDytz-4XpfTi-jQkx3r-8RuoA-vRGJR6-8Lj6Qw-7yHDNz-bWwjQN-buLpqr-67X6Yr-3YekSH-8GsZGy-5xN1Na-4nzqHn-c68WD-4Fmv93)\r\n\r\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3888888888888888,"src":"/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/ee604/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.png","srcSet":"/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/69585/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.png 200w,\n/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/497c6/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.png 400w,\n/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/ee604/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.png 800w,\n/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/b6c9d/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.png 870w","srcWebp":"/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/58556/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/61e93/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.webp 200w,\n/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/1f5c5/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.webp 400w,\n/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/58556/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.webp 800w,\n/static/d50b0e40cf9a0ccd3ad37450dba8bfd7/83441/798e8d9e233665134d610e0ea25ff0f7.webp 870w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_1993-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Cannabutter, or Cannabis Butter","slug":"diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter","content":"For people who want to make medicated foods, cooking up a batch of cannabis-infused butter, better known as cannabutter, is one of the easiest ways to get started. Contrary to what most people believe, making your own cannabutter is quite easy as long as you follow the\r\nsteps carefully. \r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\nThey key to making good a good cannabis-infused butter is to be cautious about heating the cannabis slowly. Heat allows tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main component in cannabis that also imparts plant’s characteristic high, to properly decarboxylate. Decarboxylating shifts THC from its acid form to its more psychoactive counterpart and is key to unleashing the plant’s myriad health benefits. \r\n\r\nBelow we outline two easy methods for making your own cannabis butter. \r\n\r\n### Method #1: Stove-Top Cannabutter\r\n\r\nFor this method, some people choose to use cannabis that has already been used via a dry herb vaporizer. Vaporization doesn't always decarboxylate THC completely but using the leftovers to make cannabutter is a great way to get a little extra use from your cannabis.\r\n\r\n#### Ingredients for Stove-Top Cannabutter\r\n\r\n* 1 lb unsalted, high-quality butter\r\n* 1 oz ground cannabis or 1 1/2 oz high-quality cannabis trim*\r\n* 1 cup water, plus more as needed\r\n\r\n*Adjust amount of cannabis used for desired potency.\r\n\r\n#### How to Make Cannabutter on the Stove Top\r\n\r\n1. In a large stockpot, combine the water and butter over low heat.\r\n\r\n2. Allow the water to come to a simmer as the butter melts, adding water as needed and stirring frequently to prevent the butter from scorching.\r\n\r\n3. Once the butter is completely melted and the mixture achieves a smooth texture, add the cannabis.\r\n\r\n4. Continue to simmer the mixture on low heat for two to three hours, stirring occasionally. Don't allow the mixture to boil.\r\n\r\n### Method #2: Making Cannabutter in a Slow Cooker\r\n\r\nIf you're new to making cannabutter, you may prefer the slow-cooker method. This decreases the risk of burning the butter and ensures that the THC decarboxylates properly.\r\n\r\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: VERSATILE CANNABIS-INFUSED PIE CRUST](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a34508c100a820006562ee4/diy-recipe-versatile-cannabis-infused-pie-crust)\r\n\r\n#### Ingredients for Slow-Cooked Cannabutter\r\n\r\n* 1 lb unsalted, high-quality butter\r\n* 1 oz ground cannabis or 1 1/2 oz high-quality cannabis trim*\r\n* 1 cup water, plus more as needed\r\n\r\n*Adjust amount of cannabis used for desired potency.\r\n\r\n#### How to Make Cannabutter in a Slower Cooker\r\n\r\n1. Place the water, butter and cannabis in the bowl of the slow cooker.\r\n\r\n2. Cover and allow the mixture to cook on low for 8 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer the butter infuses, the stronger you cannabutter will be.\r\n\r\n### 4 Tips for Better Cannabutter\r\n\r\nIt takes some practice to make the perfect cannabis butter, so don't be discouraged if the first batch you cook up isn't what you had in mind.\r\n\r\nFollow these tips for better cannabutter:\r\n\r\n#### 1. Store Your Cannabutter in a Glass Container\r\n\r\nAfter you've simmered your cannabis butter for the desired amount of time, pour it into a clean, sterilized glass container. This prevents the transfer of harmful plastic chemicals into the hot butter. \r\n\r\n#### 2. Strain Your Cannabutter With Cheesecloth \r\n\r\nFor finer, silkier cannabis butter, pour the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine strainer to separate the plant material from the butter. Squeeze the plant material to rid it of all excess moisture before discarding it.\r\n\r\n#### 3. Allow Cannabutter & Water to Separate\r\n\r\nCover and refrigerate your cannabutter overnight before using it. This will cause the cannabutter to harden and separate from the water. Once this happens, you can remove the hardened cannabis for use and discard the water.\r\n\r\n#### 4. Soften Cannabutter at Room Temperature\r\n\r\nDon't use a microwave to soften your cannabutter, as this may damage the chemical compounds in it. Instead, allow the cannabutter to sit at room temperature before using it in a recipe.\r\n\r\nWhile many people believe that making cannabis butter at home is difficult, these simple methods make the process easy. By following the above tips, you can produce silky, delicious cannabutter that's ideal for use in a wide variety of medicinal recipes.\r\n\r\nPhoto credit: [Debra Solomon](https://www.flickr.com/photos/debrasolomonvanculiblog/272071880/in/photolist-gyBYb9-q3roS-q3ruu-q3rpz-q3rqv-anfvKN-q3rqW-q3rtV-q3roA-q3rtn-q3rtA-q3rq9-q3rt8-q3rpa-q3rsw-q3rra-q3rrH-q3rsd-q3rsM-q3ruf-bjyTGL-9mRtiQ-3P2tH-c8d58-64aaHY)\r\n\r\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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