The 5 Best Cannabis Recipe Books

Are you looking to elevate your culinary skills and overall vibes? We got you!

Below, we’ve put together a list of the absolute best cannabis recipe cookbooks to help you explore new flavors and techniques to get your munchie game right.

Whether you are a seasoned chef or an “I barely know how to cook ramen noodles” beginner, these cannabis recipes will guide you to the promised land of deliciousness and just the right potency.

And we are not holding back – in fact, we are starting with the very best one because we know you would rather spend your time making delicious cannabis creations than reading a blog post.

Let’s get into it! 

1. From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen 

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill cannabis recipe book; it’s the top Dogg on our list. Packed with plenty of personality, stories, and cannabis recipes curated to satisfy, Snoop Dogg’s From Crook to Cook is the creme de la creme when it comes to cannabis recipe cookbooks!

Complete with 50 recipes, including: 

  • Baked Mac & Cheese
  • Fried Bologna Sandwiches with Chips
  • Soft Flour Tacos
  • Easy Orange Chicken
  • Lobster Thermidor
  • Filet Mignon
  • Shrimp Po’Boy
  • Chewy Starbursts
  • Frito BBQ Twists
  • Gin and Juice (of course!)
  • And more! 


Get It Here: From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen

Rating: 4.8 out of 5.0 stars based on 37,243 ratings

Independent Reviews: 

  • “So many excellent recipes! Household favorite is the gumbo.”
  • “If you love his humor you will love this book.” 
  • “I don’t read cookbooks. But I do read this one. Snoop Dogg is so upbeat and fun it just picks me up at the end of a long day reading his cookbook.” 
  • 2. The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook
  • Discover a treasure trove of over 50 cannabis-infused recipes in this cookbook, a delightful collection curated by High Times magazine. From mouthwatering appetizers to hearty entrees, decadent desserts, refreshing cocktails, and nostalgic stoner sweets, this book has it all. 

    Including recipes such as: 
  • Time Warp Tamales
  • Sativa Shrimp Spring Rolls
  • Pico de Ganja Nachos
  • Pineapple Express Upside-Down Cake
  • Classic Cookies
  • Stoner Brownies


Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 stars based on 865 ratings

Independent Reviews: 

  • “This has a good variety for how small the book is.”
  • “Great cookbook, especially for a beginner.” 
  • “Even if you don’t use cannabis, this cookbook is amazing!” 
  • 3. Edibles for Beginners: A Cannabis Cookbook
  • This is a great starting point for any cannabis chef looking to grasp the classic “low-dose” edible snacks. We are talking appetizers, brownies, cakes, cookies, and more. The cookbook emphasizes picking the right strain for your flavor profile, dose, and what to expect. You’ll master how to whip up these classic, high-demand edibles in no time!

    Including recipes such as: 
  • Double Chocolate Vegan Cookies
  • Brownies
  • Cakes
  • Appetizers


Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 1,180 ratings

Independent Reviews: 

  • “A good book that covers the basics.”
  • “Beginner or old stoners will enjoy adding many to your munchie file.”
  • “The recipes are simple and taste awesome!”
  • 4. The Weed Gummies Cookbook: Recipes for Cannabis Candies
  • This is a practical cannabis cookbook that dives into the art of making edibles in the form of gummies and candies. This book doesn’t nearly have as diversity of cannabis recipes as the ones above, but it looks to perfect and expand how to make cannabis candies. It’s a wonderful book if you are looking to produce your own special gummies!

    Including recipes such as: 
  • Sour Green Apple Gummies
  • Lavender Chamomile Sleep Gummies
  • Mocha Caramels
  • Honey Elderberry Lozenges 


Rating: 4.6 of 5.0 stars based on 125 ratings

Independent Reviews: 

  • “Not only a fantastic cannabis cookbook, but great for candy making in general.”
  • “I was disappointed at how few recipes there were for gummies.”
  • “Fun book with easy to follow recipes.”
  • Bong Appetit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed 
  • Based on the show Bong Appetit, which was on Viceland for three seasons, this cannabis cookbook breaks down the science of infusing cannabis and provides step-by-step recipes for sophisticated and simple dishes. It has over 65 recipes for every taste and occasion, with an extra dose of wit and humor.

    This cannabis cookbook includes categories for infusions (oil, butter, milk, cream), drinks (think margaritas, sangria), appetizers, salads, pasta, meat, desserts, and “outside the box” projects.

    Including recipes such as: 
  • Cannabis Leaf Pesto
  • Sour Cream and Onion Nachos
  • Manhatten (drink) 
  • Dirty Martini (drink) 
  • Cucumber and Citrus Salad
  • Summer Tomato and Stone Fruit Salad
  • Brown Butter Gnocchi
  • Spinach and Artichoke Dip Risotto
  • Braised Short Ribs
  • Swordfish Teriyaki 
  • Strawberry Cheesecake
  • Truffles


Rating: 4.8 of 5.0 stars based on 2,640 ratings

Independent Reviews: 

  • “Fun and informative guide to culinary cannabis.”
  • “The recipes are all top notch, and easy to follow.”
  • “I am blown away by the selection of recipes!”