Summer is the season for outdoor activities, and what better way to enjoy it than with some cannabis-infused recipes? Here are some of our favorite recipes that are perfect for your BBQ, camping trip, or just to cool off during a hot day:
Infused Elote (a.k.a. Mexican Street Corn)
Infused Elote, also known as Mexican Street Corn, is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy corn on the cob. Each corn cob contains 10mg THC. Here’s a recipe you can try at home:
Ingredients:
- 8 ears of corn with the husks on
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime
- 1 stick Sweet Grass Cannabutter (100mg THC)
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Directions for Compound Butter:
- Soften the cannabutter at room temperature.
- Slice the cannabutter into 8 pats.
- Using a food processor mix the butter and the spices until combined.
- Using a spatula transfer the butter mixture to parchment paper.
- Roll the parchment paper creating a butter log with an inch diameter
- Put butter roll in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Slice butter roll into 8pats
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are lightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is done, remove it from the grill and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the mayonnaise mixture over the entire surface of each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the top of the corn.
- Serve the infused elote immediately while still warm.
Weed Lemon Bars
Weed lemon bars are a delicious and refreshing dessert that are perfect for spring and summer. The light creamy lemon filling is sweet and sour but the star of this dish is the cannabis-infused crust created using Sweet Grass Cannabutter. Each lemon bar contains 8mg THC. Here’s a simple recipe you can try at home:
Ingredients for the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 stick of Sweet Grass Cannabutter
Ingredients for the filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and powdered sugar. Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour, lemon juice, milk, and salt, and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust and return the pan to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
Keto-Friendly Popsicles
There’s no better way to kick back and enjoy the long dog days of summer than with this tasty keto treat! Each serving contains 10mg THC:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (or any other berries of your choice)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol (or any other keto-friendly sweetener of your choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ml. Tonic Drops
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the strawberries, almond milk, heavy cream, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and tonic drops. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little bit of space at the top.
- Insert popsicle sticks into each mold.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
Remember to start with a low dosage and go slow when consuming cannabis-infused edibles. Label your treats and leftovers to avoid accidental consumption by children or pets. Enjoy your summer with these.