Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen

by Stephanie Hua, Coreen Carroll, Linda Xiao (Photographer)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Bring your baking to a higher level with these groovy sweets and far-out treats. You know Stephanie Hua from her Netflix show Cooked with Cannabis, and she's distilled her edible knowledge into an convenient (and discreet) package.

Bring a new herb into your kitchen with this tasty and unique collection of recipes for bite-sized, low-dose sweet and savory cannabis edibles.
 

This cookbook ventures boldly beyond pot brownies with remarkably delicious baked confections as well as innovative savory treats. Designed for bakers and cooks of all skill levels, Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen includes simple recipes like spiced superfood truffles and roasted beet hummus, alongside more advanced recipes like artisanal marshmallows and Gruyére & green garlic gougéres—all brought to life with vibrant photography.

Complete with instructions for creating master ingredients such as canna butters, oils, honey, and maple syrup, as well as information on dosage and portions and the science of cannabis, this baking cookbook gives cannabis newbies and connoisseurs alike the info they need to create an easy, safe, and scrumptious edibles experience.
 

GREAT GIFT: A must-have DIY cookbook for the modern kitchen, ideal for both beginner and advanced cannabis bakers.

ACCESSIBLE AND EYE-CATCHING: Striking photography and design make this comprehensive guide to edibles a distinctive and delectable gift for any cannabis lover.

EXPERT AUTHORS: Author Stephanie Hua is the founder and chief confectioner of Mellows, the popular gourmet edibles line, and co-author Coreen Carroll is a winner on the Netflix television series Cooked with Cannabis, executive chef, and cofounder of Cannaisseur Series, a dining pop-up which hosts curated cannabis and culinary experiences, events, and workshops.

HELPFUL CONTENT: Packed with plenty of tips, tricks, and tools of the trade.
 

Perfect for:

• Foodies, fans of pot culture, and cannabis-curious cookbook collectors
• Anyone who enjoys cooking, baking, and eating edibles
• Pairing with ingredients or baking accessories to create a unique gift
• Adding to the shelf alongside Bong Appétit, The Art of Weed Butter, Edibles for Beginners: A Cannabis Cookbook, and The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452170442
Publisher:	Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date:	11/06/2018
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	21,109
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Coreen Carroll is the executive chef and cofounder of the Cannaisseur Series, which has been creating cannabis dining experiences, events, and workshops since 2015. She lives in San Francisco.

Stephanie Hua is the founder and chief confectioner behind Mellows, gourmet cannabis-infused marshmallows handcrafted in San Francisco. She lives in the Bay Area.

Table of Contents

Intro 6

Food + Cannabis 6

Cooking Style 6

Low Dose, Small Bites 7

The Importance of Cannabis 8

What to Look For 8

The Endocannabinoid System 10

Cannabinoids: Effects + Benefits 10

Terpenes: Fragrance, Flavor+ Feeling 11

Cooking With Cannabis 15

4 Steps to Making Edibles 15

Ingesting Cannabis 15

How to Enjoy Edibles 15

Dosage 16

Infusion Potency 16

Tricks Of The Trade 18

Tools for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen 18

Tips + Techniques 18

Entertaining Tips 20

Master Infusions 23

Decarboxylation: How to Activate THC 26

Canna Butter 27

Canna Coconut Oil 29

Sous Vide Canna Infusions 31

Canna Tincture 33

Canna Honey 34

Canna Maple Syrup 35

Recipes 39

Peach & Ginger Ale Float 41

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 42

Roasted Beet Hummus 45

Carrot Cake Energy Bites 46

Spiced Superfood Truffles: Maker Profile: Whoopi & Maya 49

Green Eggs & Ham 51

Roasted Grape Crostini 54

The Elvis Cookie: Maker Profile: Venice Cookie Company 57

Apple Power Crumble: Maker Profile: Treat Yourself 60

Pimiento Cheese & Tomato Tea Sandwiches 63

Birthday Cake Mellows 66

Coconut Yogurt & Honeycomb 69

Cardamom Caramels 73

Booty Call Brownies 76

Grapefruit Negroni "Pot" de Fruits 79

Blood Orange Shatter Bloodies 82

Frozen Key Lime Pies 85

Black Sesame & Raspberry Cupcakes 88

Cannoli Cups 93

Duck Meatball Sliders 95

Gruyère & Green Garlic Gougères 98

Corn Dog Muffins 101

Cherry Cheesecakes 104

Joyful Almond-Coconut Bars: Maker Profile: Kiva Confections 107

Fried Mac & Cheese Bites: Maker Profile: Elevation VIP 111

PB & J Chocolate Cups 115

Mexican Street Corn & Cheese Crisps: Maker Profile: Sous Weed 118

Banana Cream & Salted Caramel Cookie Cups 123

Strawberry Jam Pavlovas: Maker Profile: Flour Child 126

Blueberry Lemon Macarons 131

Outro 137

Acknowledgments 137

Resources 137

Bibliography 138

About the Authors 140

Index 141

Editorial Reviews

This edibles cookbook provides some dessert recipes that would be great on their own, but get even tastier thanks to a low dose of pot. The cookbook provides much-needed details about dosage, so you can get zonked without going crazy.

—SPY.com

"The collection of 30 recipes in 'Edibles: Small Bites for the Modern Cannabis Kitchen' was designed with the modern, mindful cannabis connoisseur in mind who is looking for a bit of a buzz without getting knocked over the head... They’ve managed to make the book fun without being too whimsical and accessible without sacrificing sophistication... this one is definitely worth checking out and adding to your collection."
-CannabisNow

Holiday Gift Guide Pick "...takes its cannabis-focused recipes seriously, even though the end results are tiny, adorable bites that would be amazing even sans weed. "
-MarieClaire.com

"Perfect for rookie cannabis cooks, Edibles is 130+ pages of low-dose sweet and savory snacks that are perfect for sharing. Beyond the classic pot brownie (which is included), there are mac-n-cheese bites, sliders, tea sandwiches, cheesecakes, apple crumble and more. The introduction explains all the vital details-from strains to potency, odors and terpenes, to the benefits of various cannabinoids, to dosage and equipment. Of course, there are plenty of dairy- and gluten-free recipes too."
- Cool Hunting

"...beautifully photographed collection of 30 low-dose cannabis-infused treats. Recipes like strawberry jam pavlovas and blueberry lemon French macarons provide a sophisticated upgrade to the quintessential pot brownie."
-Chowhound

"Presenting itself as a collection of recipes that simply happen to include cannabis - that truly sets it apart from its predecessors. If the cannabis cookbooks of the past were concerned with getting you as high as possible, the focus with Edibles is to inspire cooks of any skillset to create something that balances elevation with flavor."
-SF Weekly

"Bite-sized is best! Serve up an impressive platter of fried mac and cheese bites, blueberry macarons, or spiced superfood truffles, all found in this book of marijuana-infused small bites."
-BookRiot

"The first cookbook from San Francisco cannabis chef Coreen Carroll is loaded with practical sweet and savory recipes that diners can enjoy with or without the botanical buzz."
-San Francisco Chronicle

"Not sure if you are ready for these over-the-top, irresistible cannabis treats? Trust me, for once caving into your indulgences is the way to go."
-POPSUGAR

“A fresh take and clear guide to cooking with cannabis, Edibles is an essential makeover for infused treats. Gone are the stale pot brownies of yesteryear. In their place, Stephanie and Coreen demonstrate how to micro-dose delicious bites and pantry staples.” —Vanessa Lavorato, co-host of Bong Appétit and founder of Marigold Sweets

“If you want to learn about and understand how to cook with cannabis, Stephanie and Coreen will take you on an edible journey of creativity and technique! A must-have addition to your culinary library. Bravo!” —Mindy Segal, James Beard Award-winning pastry chef, chef/owner of HotChocolate, and creator of Mindy’s Artisanal Edibles

“Edibles” is a just-published, user-friendly cookbook in a few notable ways: There is a lengthy and well-defined introductory section that discusses dosage, potency, effects, terminology and techniques. The 30 recipes that follow are purposefully low dose (5 milligrams per serving), which is very helpful for beginning cooks, as well as those with a potentially problematic sweet tooth (Stephanie Hua is a confectioner at a marshmallow company; she and Coreen Carroll met at culinary school in San Francisco). The recipes are also a lot more appealing than those in many cannabis cookbooks, which can tend to run a little toward dorm food. Hua and Carroll instead give well-written recipes for cardamom caramels, gruyère and green garlic gougères, strawberry jam Pavlovas and roasted grape crostini. The blueberry lemon French macarons are a serious improvement on pot brownies."
-Los Angeles Times

"This collection of bite-sized, low-dose recipes will take bakers at any level to new heights."
-Forbes.com

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