Low key with minimal expectations, Friendsgiving is a thankful night filled with friends—and friends only. What a wonderful environment to introduce a new tradition: Edibles for dinner.
Hosting the night and worried of falling into a logistical nightmare? We’ve got you covered with these canna-fused drinks, desserts, and side treats. And, hey, if you just can’t stand the kitchen, there are plenty of crowd-pleasing, ready-to-rock options, at a cannabis store near you.
VEGAN Pumpkin Spicy Hot Chocolate
Serves 4. Adapted from The Homemade Kitchen
This cozy PSL-style drink has a little something extra that will help you kick your winter cold.
- 3 cups oat milk
- ¼ chocolate bar (8.75 g) That’s a Spicy from Chill THC, roughly chopped
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ cups coconut cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Optional – 1 cinnamon stick
Pour milk into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Do not bring to a boil.
When the milk is steaming, pour it into your blender with the Chill THC chocolate and the semisweet chocolate. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, and spices. Blend until smooth.
Place the hot chocolate back on the stove on low heat to keep it warm.
In a large bowl, combine the coconut cream and the powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the cream until soft peaks form.
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with a generous spoonful of coconut cream. Garnish with cinnamon stick if desired. Serve immediately.
CBD Slow Cooker Cannabutter
Makes 1 cup (2 sticks of butter). Courtesy of Cannabis Cheri.
CBD-rich cannabutter will bring anxiety levels down and inject some good vibes into your dishes.
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
- 7 g Grandaddy Quin or other CBD-heavy marijuana flower
- 4 cups water
Spread the Grandaddy Quin out into an even layer on a baking sheet.
Heat the oven to 280F. Bake the marijuana for 40 minutes, then let cool. Grind into a coarse powder.
Add the Grandaddy Quin, butter, and water to your slow cooker and leave it on low for a minimum of 4 hours.
Strain the butter mixture through a cheesecloth and into a large bowl. If the butter is not going through, pour additional boiling water through the cheesecloth to loosen it from the marijuana. Discard the spent marijuana and chill the butter overnight.
The butter will rise to the top in the refrigerator. Retrieve it and discard the extra water. Store extras in the refrigerator or freezer.
Cannabinoid Mashed Potatoes
Serves 4. Adapted from Cannabis Cheri’s recipe.
The Mota Mashed Potatoes from legendary high chef Cannabis Cheri are sure to be a fan favorite.
- 1 large pot of water, heavily salted
- 1 ½ lbs Russet potatoes
- 4 tsp CBD Slow Cooker Cannabutter
- 2 tbsp salted butter, softened
- 2 oz cream cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Rosemary (to taste)
Scrub the russet potatoes.
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the potatoes.
After 15 minutes, remove the potatoes. They should be soft. Place them in a bowl with the CBD Slow Cooker Cannabutter, the salted butter, and the cream cheese. Blend the mixture until all ingredients are well-combined, with only a few lumps.
Season with salt, pepper, and rosemary to taste.
VEGAN OG Garlic Olive Oil
Makes 1 jar. Adapted from the Munchies recipe.
This vegan cannabis-infused oil is great for vegan recipes and Italian food. We’ve added a little bit of garlic for better depth of flavor.
- Large pot of water
- 1 oz (14 g) Tahoe OG or other OG marijuana flower
- 4 cups of olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Spread the Tahoe OG out into an even layer on a baking sheet.
Heat the oven to 250F. Bake the marijuana for 25 minutes, then let cool. Grind into a coarse powder.
Place a heat-resistant item (silicone or metal) on the bottom of the pot of water. Place your jar on top of this item, to prevent it from touching the bottom of the pot. You want the water surrounding the jar on all sides, but not getting inside the jar itself. Place it on the stove to warm (but not boil).
Peel and chop the garlic, then place inside the jar. Pour olive oil over.
Leave the jar inside the hot water-filled pot for 2 hours at medium-low temperature.
Strain the olive oil mixture through a cheesecloth and into a bowl. Clean the jar, then pour the strained mixture back inside. Cap the jar and store extras in a cool, dark place.
VEGAN Cannabis Caesar Salad
Serves 4. Adapted from Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook
For something that everyone can eat, we love a hearty vegan salad. Since Romaine lettuce is safe again, let’s go for a classic Caesar.
- 1 head of romaine
- Hemp Hearts (hulled hemp seeds) for crunch
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup OG Garlic Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp capers
- Optional – 1 cup chickpeas
Mince the garlic. Place garlic, OG Garlic Olive Oil, lemon juice, Dijon, and rice vinegar into a food processer or blender.
Place the almonds in a heat-resistant container and top with hot water. Let soak for 15 minutes.
Pour the soaked almonds and water into the food processer or blender and blend until creamy. Add the capers and run for 3-5 seconds.
Wash, dry, and chop the Romaine lettuce. Serve immediately with dressing and Hemp Hearts for crunch.
Weedy Fettuccidy Alfredo
Serves 4. Adapted from Marijuana Break.
It’s not Friendsgiving without a store-bought rotisserie chicken, so the main dish is usually taken care of. One issue—vegetarians have to eat, too!
- Large pot of water, salted
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 3 tbsp slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp OG Garlic Olive Oil
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Bring the large pot of water to a boil, then add the pasta. Once the pasta is al dente, set aside 2 cups of pasta water and drain the rest.
Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
In a blender or food processer, add the milk, cream cheese, almonds, lemon zest, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the OG Garlic Olive Oil and the chopped garlic. Stir until the garlic begins to brown, and add the cream mixture and the pasta water. Stir continuously on low heat for 10 minutes.
Portion into four bowls, top with parsley and serve immediately.
VEGAN High Chi Minh City Noodle Salad
Serves 4. Adapted from Marijuana Break.
This Vietnamese-style rice salad is fully vegan, and so good that even the meat-eaters will want in.
For the dressing:
- ¾ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 2 tbsp OG Garlic Olive Oil
- 2 Kikoko Honey Shots
- 1 ½ tbsp local honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup lime juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
For the salad:
- 300 mg rice noodles
- 2 large cucumbers
- 4 carrots
- ½ cabbage
- 4 green onions
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the carrots and cucumbers. Chop the green onions and cabbage.
Cook noodles according to instructions, then drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large mixing bowl and add the carrots, cucumbers, green onions, cabbage, and salad dressing. Toss the salad until well-mixed, then portion into four bowls and garnish with sesame seeds.
Pot Fudge Sundaes
Serves 4. Adapted from Martha Stewart’s recipe.
If you’re already high as heaven and you’re not sure you can make something elaborate, we’ve got you covered with our recipe for an ice cream treat that will impress your guests.
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Optional – Maraschino cherries, crushed peanuts, or hemp hearts (hulled hemp seeds)
For the fudge sauce:
- 2 tbsp local honey
- 2 cups (11 oz.) Chill THC dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp water
Place the chocolate in a heat-resistant bowl. Heat the heavy cream (1 cup) with the water in a saucepan. Bring to a slight simmer.
Pour the cream mixture over the chocolate and let sit. After a minute or two, stir them together until fully incorporated. Pour in the honey and stir it until fully smooth.
Scoop the ice cream into four bowls and top with the chocolate fudge sauce. Add whipped cream and toppings as desired. Serve immediately.
These recipes are good enough to impress your guests—even your friends in high places, so go ahead, tag us in your foodie photos (we know you’re taking them).