Contents
- Cannabutter
- Cannabis oil
- Weed-lover starter: Chicken soup
- Marijuana-infused main: Lentil, coconut, and cannabis curry
- The dopest dessert: Cannabis cheesecake
Romantic dining: Highly recommended
Are you wondering what to do for someone special on February 14th? Don’t worry. You’re sure to impress your partner with these romantic valentine’s dinner ideas.
A date night indoors sets the ideal mood. Light some candles to create an intimate setting, and then indulge in homemade culinary delights infused with cannabis. It tastes even better if you cultivate your own from Blueberry autoflower, for example.
Even if you’re not a master chef, these delectable cuisines are simple to whip up. Are you ready to learn how to make a 420-friendly three-course meal?
Dive right in!
1. Cannabutter
To successfully infuse marijuana into an edible, it needs a carrier agent like butter or oil. Making this part is the first step.
Incorporate cannabutter into your baked goods for a sugary April 20 treat, spread it on toast, or use it in your cooking.
You need:
- 1 cup ground cannabis (decarboxylated)
- 1 cup water
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
Method:
Step 1: Place the butter in a saucepan and melt it over low heat on the stove.
Step 2: Add the cup of water and gently stir.
Step 3: Sprinkle in the decarbed ground cannabis and allow the blend to simmer for approximately 3 hours. Keep the heat between 160–190*F and stir occasionally.
Step 4: After the allotted time, strain the mixture using a cheesecloth. Resist the urge to squeeze as the plant matter may give the end product a bitter taste. Discard the debris left on the cloth.
Step 5: Place the butter in a container and refrigerate it overnight. Then, your cannabutter is ready to use in food from your infused dinner menu.
2. Cannabis oil
For a versatile way to infuse marijuana into your meals, make cannabis oil. It’s simple to make and easy to blend into most dishes. You need:
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup ground decarboxylated cannabis
Method:
Step 1: Pour the coconut oil into a mason jar.
Step 2: Add the cannabis and gently stir the ingredients to combine.
Step 3: Seal the jar and place it in a crock pot filled with lukewarm water.
Step 4: Let the mixture simmer for 2–6 hours, shaking occasionally.
Step 5: Strain the mixture using a cheesecloth. Discard the plant matter and store the oil in a new mason jar.
Use this coconut and cannabis oil in many of your infused dinner recipes.
3. Weed-lover starter: Chicken Soup
Getting your appetite wet requires a delectable starter. You need:
- 1 tablespoon of cannabutter
- ½ cup carrots (washed and cubed)
- ½ an onion chopped up
- ½ cup celery (chopped)
- ¼ cup peas
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 pound of cubed cooked chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 ½ cups egg noodles
Method:
Step 1: Set the stove to medium heat and melt the cannabutter.
Step 2: Cook the onion and celery for 5 minutes or until they turn a light brown
Step 3: Pour in the broths and cubed chicken. Stir the mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 4: Add the carrots, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Then, incorporate the egg noodles.
Step 5: Allow it all to boil for another 5 minutes, then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
This chicken soup is one of the easiest cannabis-infused dinner recipes and will set the tone for the rest of the Valentine’s Day culinary delights.
4. Marijuana-infused main: Lentil, coconut, and cannabis curry
The great thing about this recipe is that you can adjust how spicy it is. If you enjoy it mild and mellow, keep the spices minimal, but double it up if you like it hot. You need:
- 3 tablespoons of cannabis oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander (ground)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups dried red lentils
- 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
Method:
Step 1: Heat the cannabis oil in a pot, and add the onions. Saute them until light brown.
Step 2: Add the ginger, garlic, and other spices.
Step 3: Stir the mixture and the broth, lentils, and coconut milk. Let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
Serve with rice, roti, or naan bread. The curry is one of the more complex weed-infused dinner recipes, but the results are worth the effort.
5. The dopest dessert: Cannabis cheesecake
There’s no better way to end a meal than with a sugary treat. This marijuana-infused cheesecake is sure to complete your date on a sweet note.
You need:
- 1 cup of crushed Graham Crackers
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup of cannabutter
- 2 packs of sweetened strawberries
- 2 packets of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can of condensed milk
Method:
Step 1: Crush the Graham crackers in a large bowl with the sugar and cannabutter.
Step 2: Place the mixture at the bottom of a 9-inch baking pan and freeze for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Smooth the strawberries and cornstarch in a food processor, then pour the blend into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once heated, set it aside.
Step 4: Beat the cream cheese until fluffy, then mix in the lemon juice and milk.
Step 5: Add the eggs to the cream cheese and beat it.
Step 6: Pour the half cream cheese mix over the Graham crackers, followed by half the strawberry sauce.
Step 7: Add the remaining cream cheese blend and top it with the remaining strawberry sauce.
Step 8: Bake for 45 minutes at 350℉. When it cools, refrigerate overnight and serve cold.
Romantic dining: Highly recommended
Marijuana edibles come in many forms, and there’s something for most palates. Whether you enjoy a hearty meal or a sweet snack, there’s bound to be an option that suits your needs.
Now that you’ve got some romantic valentine’s dinner ideas, your special night is bound to be excellent. Impress your partner with a delicious 3-course meal, and use the extra cannabutter for your toast the following day.
Kyle Kushman
Kyle Kushman is an American writer, educator, activist and award-winning cannabis cultivator and breeder specializing in veganic cultivation. He is a representative of Homegrown Cannabis CO company, has been a contributor for over 20 years, and has taught courses in advanced horticulture at Oaksterdam University in Oakland, California and across the United States. Kushman also hosts a cannabis podcast called “The Grow Show with Kyle Kushman”.