CBD in cooking: an art form
Among the somewhat trendy cordon bleus, the trend is towards legal hemp in the kitchen. Do you feel like incorporating CBD, a health and well-being molecule, into your daily dishes? Choose your option: oils, resins or flowers.
Pro tip: start with CBD oil, practical and easy to use, as it blends harmoniously into a multitude of recipes, much like olive oil.
Whatever form you choose, CBD needs an ally so that it can express all its virtues in your body: good fat! Think olive oil, butter or even crème fraîche. The idea is to provide a fatty base so that CBD, a fat-soluble molecule, can express itself.
Chef's tip : for a CBD-enriched vinaigrette or seasoning for your dishes, mix CBD oil with a basic vegetable oil such as olive or walnut.
The secret to successful cooking with CBD is balance. If you've never indulged your taste buds with hemp pleasures, start with small quantities (a few drops of CBD oil are enough at this stage), and adjust according to the desired effects and your personal preferences. Keep a journal of your culinary experiences with CBD to gradually refine the dosage.
Three CBD recipe ideas to try at home
Lack of inspiration? Here are three simple CBD recipe ideas you can make at home today!
CBD dressing for your summer salads
Ingredients: CBD oil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 to 3 drops of CBD oil. Whisk until you obtain a homogeneous emulsion.
Freshness tip : Add chopped fresh herbs like basil or parsley to enhance the vinaigrette.
Pasta with basil pesto and CBD
Ingredients: 30 g of fresh basil leaves, 30 g of pine nuts, 50 g of grated parmesan, 1 clove of garlic, 75 ml of olive oil, 2 to 5 drops of CBD oil, 500 g of pasta (of your choice).
Preparation: mix the basil, pine nuts, parmesan, and garlic with the olive oil in a blender until you obtain a paste smooth. Then add the CBD oil. Mix the pesto with the cooked al dente pasta.
Gourmet tip: serve the pasta with fresh parmesan shavings and a drizzle of olive oil for an elegant finish .
Chocolate and CBD Brownies
Ingredients: dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, CBD oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Preparation: melt 200 g of chocolate with 100 g of butter. In another container, beat 2 eggs with 150 g of sugar, then add the chocolate-butter mixture, 100 g of flour, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 5 drops of CBD oil . Pour into a mold and cook at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
Chef's secret: for even fudgier brownies, let them sit overnight before serving. Their texture will be irresistible, and the CBD will have had time to infuse its organic and earthy notes with the gourmet flavors of the cake.
