I was weed shopping at my favorite Electric Lettuce, the retro dispensary chain that checks all my Cannabis boxes and makes me feel like an (over 21) kid again! The budtenders know their stuff and turned me on to a new, euphoric strain that is relaxing, fun and tastes amazing. Kind of a citrussy (I taste orange) vibe, a hint of sweetness and a peppery, earthy finish. This strain has now surpassed my old favorite, Forbidden Fruit, because this is fire. In a couple of weeks, I am going to have a small dinner party, and we are going to do some terpene pairing. I’m desperate to use my new tabletop bong and create some interesting flavor combos. And right now, fruits and vegetables are bursting with flavor — this is going to be fun.
At the end of the day, it’s all about the terpenes.
Griddled Peaches with Pizazz
Caryophyllene is the spicy terpene. The cinnamon and black pepper call out this terpene with a musky, funky warmth, and the combo of flavors is divine.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
4 teaspoons cannabutter (5mg THC) or 20mg THC distillate, which would be added to the honey instead
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons hot honey
About 20 raspberries
Directions:
1. In a medium skillet, melt the cannabutter. When melted, add the sugar and cinnamon and stir to distribute.
2. Cook the peach halves for 6-8 minutes, until golden and tender.
3. Place the peach halves on a plate, sprinkle with the black pepper and drizzle with honey. Top with the raspberries and serve. If you wanted to top with a scoop of ice cream, I would not blame you.
Mango Magic
Serves 4, 5 mg THC in each serving
With its main terpene being myrcene, this simple mango dessert is refreshing, super tasty and marries beautifully with the myrcene in the Dark Rainbow strain. Perfect together.
Ingredients:
3 cups frozen mango chunks
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons cannabutter (5mg per teaspoon) or distillate
1/2 cup thick Greek yogurt (I used vanilla, but it’s your call)
Directions:
1. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, puree the mango with the lime juice and infusion until smooth.
2. Scoop the mango into a glass, alternating with the yogurt. That’s the show, so easy.
Orange, Avocado Salad
Limonene is the prominent terpene in Dark Rainbow. It’s found in the rind of citrus fruit, so between the orange and lemon, this salad is a perfect intro to terpene pairing.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 cups salad greens, washed and dabbed dry
1 large navel orange, peeled and cut in slices
1 medium avocado, peeled and cut in thin wedges
1/2 cup seedless grapes
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons canna-oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Zest of the lemon
Directions:
1. In a large bowl combine the greens, orange, avocado, grapes and tomatoes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
3. Toss the dressing with the greens and serve immediately.
