{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/recipes-and-diy/10","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"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_1958-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Marijuana-Infused Tea","slug":"diy-recipe-marijuana-infused-tea","content":"Medical marijuana has become a go-to remedy to treat the symptoms of many chronic or life-threatening health issues. Something great about cannabis is that patients can use it in a number of ways, including smoking, vaping, eating a cannabis edible, using marijuana tinctures under the tongue—or you can drink it. Yes, cannabis teas are brewed like traditional, non-medicated teas and can be enjoyed in several different ways. Learn how to make cannabis teas below—they’re delicious, easy to make and a perfect marijuana consumption method for folks who don’t want to smoke or are nervous about trying cannabis for the first time.\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\r\n### Cannabis Tea\r\n\r\n#### Ingredients\r\n\r\n* 1-2 cups water\r\n* 1 tea bag (any flavor)\r\n* 1/2 gram marijuana flower\r\n* Honey and/or sugar to taste\r\n\r\n#### How To\r\n\r\nSeparate seeds and stems from marijuana flower and grind thoroughly.\r\n\r\nMix the contents of the tea bag with the ground cannabis flower and place in a metal tea infuser. Place tea infuser in a mug.\r\n\r\nBoil water on the stove, in an electric tea kettle or use a microwave. Pour boiling water into mug, submerging the tea infuser.\r\n\r\nSteep tea for about five minutes or to desired strength and flavor.\r\n\r\nStir in honey or sugar as necessary to sweeten.\r\n\r\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: EASY CBD-INFUSED HOT APPLE CIDER](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/59ea3edfd8935e10253b0bda/diy-recipe-easy-cbd-infused-hot-apple-cider)\r\n\r\n### Marijuana Tea Latte\r\n\r\n#### Ingredients\r\n\r\n* 2 cups whole milk of your choice \r\n* 1 cup water\r\n* 1/2 gram marijuana flower\r\n* 1 tbsp butter\r\n* 1 tea bag (any flavor)\r\n* 1 tsp vanilla extract\r\n* Honey, sugar and/or cinnamon to taste\r\n\r\n#### How To\r\n\r\nSeparate seeds and stems from marijuana flower and grind thorouhly.\r\n\r\nMix ground marijuana, butter, milk and vanilla extract thoroughly in a blender or briskly by hand in a bowl.\r\n\r\nLeave mixture at room temperature for at least one hour to maximize flavor.\r\n\r\nEmpty contents of tea bag into a metal tea infuser. Additional ground marijuana can be added, if desired.\r\n\r\nPour blended milk and marijuana mixture into a small pot and stir in water. Add the metal tea infuser to the pot.\r\n\r\nSimmer for 20 minutes at medium heat, making sure that it doesn't boil.\r\n\r\nPour into a tall mug to enjoy it hot or mix with crushed ice for a cold latte.\r\n\r\n### Sweet Iced Cannabis Tea\r\n\r\n#### Ingredients \r\n\r\n* 8 cups water\r\n* 4 pitcher-sized tea bags or 8 individual tea bags\r\n* 2 grams marijuana flower\r\n* 1 1/2 cups sugar\r\n* Ice\r\n\r\n#### How To\r\n\r\nSeparate seeds and stems from marijuana flower and grind thoroughly.\r\n\r\nEmpty the contents of tea bags into the large tea infuser and mix in ground cannabis flower.\r\n\r\nBring water to a fast boil in a pot on the stove and drop in tea infuser. Allow tea to steep for about 10 minutes while water continues to boil.\r\n\r\nRemove tea infuser from water and then take water off the heat.\r\n\r\nPour in sugar and stir briskly so it dissolves.\r\n\r\nAdd ice to fill half of the gallon jug. Pour still-hot tea over ice and refrigerate immediately.\r\n  \r\nRefrigerate and allow to cool for at least half an hour before drinking.\r\n\r\nPhoto Credit: [Marlon E](https://www.flickr.com/people/sjsharktank/)\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.\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.4184397163120568,"src":"/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/ee604/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.png","srcSet":"/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/69585/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.png 200w,\n/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/497c6/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.png 400w,\n/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/ee604/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.png 800w,\n/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/c78d4/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.png 1008w","srcWebp":"/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/58556/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/61e93/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.webp 200w,\n/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/1f5c5/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.webp 400w,\n/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/58556/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.webp 800w,\n/static/19c5b61c1958c9a870d7c74a1e4e3335/b822a/947c9553d23407936a4fe36c85de6b56.webp 1008w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"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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