Cooking with Cannabis: Wacky Mac n’ Cheese | GreenState

‘Tis the season of parties, potlucks, and comfort food.

Wacky mac n’ cheese is the perfect dish for cooks of all skill levels because of its simple, almost fool-proof steps, and ability to please a big crowd.

If you are using cannabis in this recipe, consider a using combination of cannabinoids that works well for the crowd you are hosting.

Just as there is wisdom in pairing CBD and THC, there may be wisdom in pairing cannabis with mac n’ cheese, similar to the way herbs are paired with fatty foods.

Around the world, herbs and spices are used when cooking rich or hard-to-digest foods.

The benefits of turmeric, mustard, cayenne, and black pepper pair perfectly with the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis.

Editor’s Note: The following recipe is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Tinctures purchased through dispensaries have the number of milligrams of each cannabinoid listed on the label.

Using an alcohol-based tincture may be more pleasant because it is likely none of the cannabis flavor will come through in the cooked dish.

Kathryn is also the founder of a lifestyle medicine center and urban farm in Portland, Oregon, and a cannabis collective and coaching practice in Washington, DC.

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