CBD in the kitchen: combining well-being and gourmet pleasure

Cooking with CBD is an excellent way to incorporate hemp into your daily life, allowing you to enjoy its benefits while discovering new flavors.

To fully enjoy its effects, here are the fundamental principles to respect and four essential recipes to get started.

The 3 golden rules for successful CBD cooking

To ensure that CBD retains its full effectiveness and that your dishes are successful, there are three fundamental principles to follow:

1. The indispensable role of fats

CBD is a fat-soluble molecule, meaning it doesn’t mix with water but dissolves in fats. For your body to absorb it properly, you absolutely must combine it with a fat.

• Oil (olive, coconut, rapeseed, avocado);

• Butter or margarine;

• Whole milk or cream (plant or animal);

• Nut butter (peanut, almond).

2. Control the cooking temperature

This is the most important point: CBD is sensitive to heat. Beyond $160\text{°C}$ – 170°Cit begins to degrade and loses its properties.

• Tip: Opt for gentle oven cooking or add your (flowers, isolate, crumble) at the end, once the dish has cooled slightly. Absolutely avoid frying or heating CBD oil directly in a pan over high heat.

3. A gradual dosage

In cooking, the effects of CBD appear more slowly, but they last longer.

• The advice: Start with small doses (approximately 10 mg à 20 mg per portion) to test and then adjust during your next cooking sessions according to your sensitivity.

Savory recipes: Appetizers and main courses

To start your meal in a relaxing way, here are two savory recipes that highlight the textures and natural aromas of hemp.

Recipe 1: Guacamole with CBD flowers

• Serves: 4 people

• Preparation time: 15 minutes

• Resting time: 1 hour in the refrigerator

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados

• 1g of CBD flowers (recommended variety: Lemon Tonic for its lemony notes)

• 1 firm tomato

• 1 small chopped onion

• 2 cloves of pressed garlic

• 2 Jalapeño peppers

• A bunch of coriander

• 2 tablespoons of lime juice

• Salt, pepper, a pinch of cumin

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 110°C and bake your crumbled CBD flowers for 40 minutes to activate them (decarboxylation). Let them cool.
2. Mash the avocado flesh in a bowl with the lime juice.
3. Add your very finely chopped activated CBD flowers and mix well so that the active ingredients bind to the fats in the avocado.
4. Incorporate the diced tomato, onion, coriander, garlic, chili pepper and spices.
5. Let it rest for 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Recipe 2: Relaxing pesto with CBD crumble

CBD crumble is a highly concentrated extract rich in terpenes (aromas). It adds incredible botanical depth to homemade pesto.

• Serves: 2 to 4 people

• Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 50g of fresh basil

• 30g of pine nuts

• 1 clove of garlic

• 50ml of quality olive oil

• 30g of grated Parmesan cheese

• CBD crumble (approximately 40mg, very finely crumbled)

Preparation

1. Crumble your CBD crumble directly into the olive oil. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes to dissolve (crumble loves fats!).
2. In a mortar or small blender, place the basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
3. Pour the CBD-infused olive oil in a thin stream while blending until the desired consistency is reached.
4. Serve over pasta or toast.

Sweet recipes: Sweetness and comfort

Indulge your sweet tooth with two treats designed for a moment of total relaxation at the end of the day.

Recipe 3: Soft chocolate-CBD flower cookies

• Makes approximately 10 cookies

• Preparation time: 15 minutes

• Cooking time: 15 to 18 minutes

Ingredients

• 110g of unsalted butter (softened)

• 110g of flour

• 90g of chocolate chips

• 70g of brown sugar

• 1 whole egg

• 1 sachet of baking powder

• 1g of CBD flowers (recommended variety: L.A. Confidential for its musky notes and relaxing profile)

• Vanilla extract

• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 110°C and place your CBD flowers in the oven for 40 minutes to activate them. Once ready, increase the oven temperature to 160°C.
2. In a bowl, whisk the softened butter with the brown sugar, salt and yeast.
3. Add the egg, vanilla, and your activated and chopped CBD flowers. Mix vigorously.
4. Gradually incorporate the flour, then the chocolate chips.
5. Form balls on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes at 160°C. Remove them as soon as the edges are golden brown.

Recipe 4: Vitality Smoothie with No Taste of Hemp and CBD Isolate

This recipe is perfect for those who want the benefits of CBD without its characteristic herbal taste. Indeed, the isolate is a pure powder that blends perfectly with the fruity flavors.

• Serves: 1 large glass

• Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana (frozen for extra creaminess)

• 200 ml of plant-based milk (almond, oat or coconut)

• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (the essential fat)

• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds

• 20 mg to 30 mg of CBD isolate powder

Preparation

1. First, mix your CBD isolate powder directly into the peanut butter. Since the isolate is lipophilic, it will integrate perfectly with the fat in butter.
2. Place the banana, plant-based milk, chia seeds, and your butter/isolate mixture in a blender. Blend at full speed until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for a boost of serene energy.

Conclusion

Cooking with CBD is a creative and user-friendly way to take care of yourself. Whether you use flowers, isolate, or crumble, the key is to always respect the fat content rule and not overheat your ingredients.

Feel free to adjust these dosages according to your habits and explore your own flavor combinations!