Cooking With Weed: The 10 Best Cannabis Cookbooks

If you want to get serious about cooking with weed, a good cannabis cookbook is the fastest way to level up: the best ones cover infusing butter and oil, dosing, and recipes from sweet to savory. Here are ten that are worth having on your shelf, from the High Times classic to vegan stoner snacks.

Whether you're into irresistible desserts or inventive savory dishes, these books show how the plant can transform what you make in the kitchen and turn a meal into a real experience.

Here's our list of cannabis cookbooks we're pretty sure you're going to love.

1. The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook

High Times is a household name in the cannabis community and one of the most iconic magazines dedicated to the plant. They're also the folks behind the famous Cannabis Cup, held every year.

You might not know that High Times has its own cannabis cookbook. From herb -infused appetizers to cannabis cocktails, "The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook" has something for every taste. With more than 50 recipes, it's a real gem for cannabis-loving cooks.

2. Cooking with Herb

If you're into healthy eating, "Cooking with Herb" by Cedella Marley is a standout. Beyond its 75 organic recipes, it goes a step further with formulas for beauty face masks and tips from the author, who happens to be the daughter of the legendary musician and cannabis enthusiast Bob Marley.

Through a mix of recipes and advice, Cedella covers many sides of cooking with cannabis, showing how to work it into your daily routine in a balanced way and how to use it safely and responsibly.

Readers get to learn from her personal experience, and they'll also enjoy gorgeous photos that are as inspiring as they are mouthwatering.

3. The Vegan Cannabis Cookbook

Cannabis cooking and vegan cooking go together just fine. If you want to explore delicious, eco-friendly recipes, you can get the most out of your weed in the kitchen without compromising your animal ethics, thanks to "The Vegan Cannabis Cookbook."

This collection walks you through quick, simple dishes like chocolate peanut oat bars with cannabis or coconut lemon tartlets with weed, among others.

And it's not just about getting high. Alongside the THC treats, "The Vegan Cannabis Cookbook" also offers CBD dishes, so anyone who wants the plant's benefits and its unique flavor can work it into their meals in a gentler way.

4. Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails & Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations

This is a complete guide to making a wide range of cannabis drinks, from cocktails to cannabis tea, coffees, lemonades and punches. Whether you want an afternoon cocktail, an energizing morning pick-me-up or something to help you unwind at night, this drinks collection has you covered.

5. Sweet Mary Jane: 75 Delicious Cannabis-Infused High-End Desserts

When your sweet tooth comes calling, dive into "Sweet Mary Jane," the go-to cannabis dessert cookbook. Author Karin Lazarus, who owned a bakery in Boulder, Colorado, shares the techniques behind her famous treats, including chocolate almond goodies and a mango ice cream, to name just a couple of the standouts.

"Sweet Mary Jane" shines not only for its recipes but for the gorgeous photos that go with every dish. On top of excellent weed cookie recipes, the book has detailed guides for making cannabutter, cannabis coconut oil and THC sugar.

There's also a whole section on dosing, giving you the tools to dial in the potency of your desserts with precision.

6. Kief Preston's Time-Tested Fastest Edibles Cookbook: Quick Medical Marijuana Recipes - 30 Minutes or Less

Kief Preston's "Time-Tested FASTEST Edibles Cookbook" is the perfect starting point if you want to learn to cook with weed or you're short on time. It's packed with simple recipes that come together in under 30 minutes.

Even if you've never cooked before, this handy little book will get you making edibles. With just ten recipes, it's more than enough for kitchen rookies. Quick plus simple makes cooking with cannabis doable for anyone.

You'll get to the good stuff fast, which is exactly the point of this book.

7. Baked: Over 50 Tasty Marijuana Treats

Let's be honest: cannabis can sometimes give food a funky taste. Few cookbooks tackle that, which is exactly why "Baked: Over 50 Tasty Marijuana Treats" is a must for making dishes that look good and taste even better. With more than 50 tasty recipes, clear photos and step-by-step instructions, it makes easy weed cooking a breeze.

Get ready for great meals, snacks and desserts, including lavender bites, Hawaiian aloha bread and plenty more. The best part is that they're all on the healthy side. The author, Yzabetta Sativa, specializes in healthy baking and shares years of experience.

8. Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis

Led by chefs Melissa Parks and Laurie Wolf, "Herb: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis" serves up more than 200 pages of tasty cannabis recipes, paired with stunning photos.

These recipes were created by seasoned chefs, but they're designed with your home kitchen in mind.

Whether you're after desserts or full meals, the book covers a wide range of dishes that are a treat for your taste buds. It also offers expert tips on everything from dosing to perfecting your cannabis oil.

9. The Vegan Stoner Cookbook: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes to Munch

Another great cannabis-friendly cookbook for vegans is "The Vegan Stoner Cookbook" by Sarah Conrique. According to the author, these recipes are so simple you can make them while you're high, which makes the book an ideal pick for anyone just getting started in the kitchen.

It covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a huge range of munchies like animal crackers, healthy smoothies and churro nachos. On top of being light, the recipes are quick and easy to make. Zero effort required!

10. The Cannabis Cookbook: Over 35 Tasty Recipes for Meals, Munchies, and More

"The Cannabis Cookbook" by Tim Pilcher, a writer who knows his way around ganja in the kitchen, highlights the many ways to use cannabis in cooking. It features more than 35 recipes, from infused starters to elevated mains and potent desserts.

Beyond recipes that work with anything from top-shelf flower to brick weed, the book explains the science behind cooking with cannabis and gives a history of its use in food. It also offers dosing advice for both recreational and medical users, along with plenty of fascinating info for anyone who cooks with cannabis on the regular.