TLDR: These CBD recipes are perfect for those who want to up their barbecue game without putting in too much extra effort. We'll start by giving you a quick brush-up on CBD and how to cook with it, and then venture into drinks, appetizers, and ways to put fresh twists on classic main courses. Prep your wood fire grill, grab your trusty tongs, and let's get to cooking for the whole family!
Everyone loves partaking in a good backyard BBQ with their loved ones, especially when the weather starts to heat up! While we know that most people have their tried-and-true, traditional recipes (and they’re oh so great), sometimes it can be nice to freshen things up a bit. Why not try spicing up your food repertoire with some CBD recipes?
CBD recipes are especially great for those who struggle with aches and soreness but don’t want to miss out on any fun. This article contains the best recipes to compliment your backyard BBQ menu so that you can have even more of a blast with less effort and greater comfort!
CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the primary cannabinoids naturally found in hemp. It benefits you by interacting with your body’s cannabinoid receptors! These receptors support your endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is responsible for regulating a lot of your main functions and systems, including:
When you consume CBD, you’re helping your ECS maintain homeostasis or optimal levels of health; benefits can include:
Though there are several CBD products that you can combine with food, some are much easier to work with than others. We think the best CBD products for cooking are CBD oil and isolate powder.
CBD oil is one of the most popular ways to consume CBD! You can consume it directly through oral ingestion, place it under your tongue for quicker absorption into your bloodstream, or add it to your favorite food and drinks before serving. We suggest adding CBD oil as a final step while cooking since hemp seed oil has a lower smoke point and generally isn’t best for frying.
Cheef Botanicals’ Full Spectrum CBD Oil comes in four concentration levels: 300 mg, 600 mg, 1200 mg, and 3000 mg. Each bottle comes with a convenient, measured dropping tool so that you can easily measure out your perfect dose every time!
This flavorless, odorless powder is CBD in its purest form. It’s easy to measure out and can mix into anything you please. Like CBD oil, you can consume isolate directly, though it’s a lot more fun to cook with it!
Cheef Botanicals carries CBD isolate in 1000 mg — since it’s 99% pure CBD, a little goes a long way. You can purchase an individual jar or pick up bundles of 3, 5, or 10 if you’re planning to cook for a lot of friends (or if you’re just a big fan like us).
Let’s be honest — CBD recipes are great for any time of year! They’re a great way to incorporate your favorite relieving cannabinoid into your day, so you can enjoy mealtime and all the activities surrounding it without feeling discomfort or nervousness. We’ve organized our recipes into three categories for your convenience: beverages, appetizers, and accompaniments for main courses.
Looking for a little kick of caffeine or a tasty, fresh way to help you beat the heat? These CBD beverages go great with grilled foods, make an excellent base for alcoholic drinks, and keep your thirst quenched!
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No backyard BBQ is complete without some apps for people to snack on while the main course grills. Appetizers shouldn’t be more difficult than your main course — they’re supposed to support snacking urges and hold you over until dinner’s finally ready. These appetizer CBD recipes are simple and satisfying and take little to no prep.
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Everyone has their favorite salsas and pre-made dips! They’re easy to pick up on the way to a cookout and make snacking a breeze.
By adding CBD oil or isolate to ready-made dips, you can skip the extra kitchen work while still enjoying all the benefits of CBD. We recommend adding your CBD of choice to individual portions so that you can save precious product.
Looking for a way to freshen up your main courses? These CBD recipes will help elevate your dinner dishes to the next level for a backyard BBQ your guests won’t forget. We’ve included a dry rub/marinade combo to spice up your proteins and a vegan cheese sauce to satisfy everyone’s cravings (and dietary restrictions).
Perfect for chicken, beef, or vegan alternatives, this classic dry rub recipe is perfect for seasoning grilled main courses. If you prefer to marinade your backyard BBQ meats, we’ve included additional ingredients to cover you!
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At Cheef Botanicals, we want everybody to have a chance to enjoy some CBD recipes, so we make all our products dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Because of this, we thought it was just as important for us to include a recipe specifically geared toward vegans, too. Perfect for vegan burgers, nachos, drizzling on fries, and more, vegan CBD cheese sauce is the answer you’ve been searching for.
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Not everyone is hip on CBD, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be! If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy yourself at summer events without having to step into the kitchen, we’ve got some more great ideas for you:
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