Gupta Kush (marijuana strain)

Gupta Kush (marijuana review)

Our pot critic finds clarity and calmness with the Gupta Kush strain — a Colorado tribute to CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Kupta and his medical marijuana docu-series.

Banana Kush (marijuana review) - The Cannabist

Banana Kush (marijuana review)

This cut of Banana Kush from a Colorado dispensary disappoints, as it’s flat-out poor on every level, from genetics to over-trimmed presentation and flavor.

Sour Kush from Native Roots Edgewater (Jake Browne, The Cannabist)

Sour Kush (marijuana review)

Ideally, Sour Kush is a hybrid that helps you remain incredibly functional while still having that narcotic, pain-numbing effect of a great OG. This wasn’t a bad cover or even karaoke attempt at the strain: it was Muzak.

OG Kush (marijuana review)

OG Kush (marijuana review)

Doubts arise that this strain is actually OG Kush, but our weed critic soldiers on anyway and has a “surprisingly enjoyable” experience — at a bargain price.

303 Kush (marijuana review)

303 Kush (marijuana review)

Where a buzz hits you can tell you a lot about what you’ll be in for. Here, the 303 Kush sat in the center of my head — right behind my eyes — and camped out. This is the kind of “Magic Eye High” where you find yourself looking at something, but also through it at the same time. And, to be fair, this is exactly what I was looking for.

Canna-crockpot baked beans (recipe)

Kitchen Kush: Canna-crockpot baked beans (recipe)

The beans are cooking in the crockpot as I write, and after two hours they are starting to smell really good and everything in the pot is coming together in a smoky, porky kind of way.

Kitchen Kush: One bowl double-almond cake (recipe)

Kitchen Kush: One bowl double-almond cake (recipe)

I love baking with almonds. This cake is crazy moist and has a fabulous flavor. The house smells so good when it is baking, you have to come over! And the one bowl thing is a delight.

Infused Hummus

Kitchen Kush: Hummus, and additions aplenty (recipe)

I’m sure you have noticed the huge variety of hummus flavors out there. Well, just make your own. Add a couple of tablespoons (or more) of things like roasted peppers, pine nuts, artichoke hearts; don’t hold back. For this recipe, I added a half-cup of fresh chopped spinach.

Kitchen Kush: Shrimp quesadilla (recipe)

Kitchen Kush: Shrimp quesadilla (recipe)

This shrimp quesadilla is made with either cannabutter or canna-oil. The tortillas get crispy and cheesy, and they pair well with the salsa that I made pretty spicy, but that is your call.

Kitchen Kush: Canna-caramelized bananas (recipe)

Kitchen Kush: Canna-caramelized bananas (recipe)

I love a sautéed banana, so creamy and satisfying. This simple-to-make caramel sauce is just delightfully delicious, and if you must, a scoop of ice cream on top would not be anything to be ashamed of.

Kitchen Kush: Seared chicken with mushrooms (recipe)

Kitchen Kush: Seared chicken with mushrooms (recipe)

When cooked this way, chicken is crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. Too often it’s the unappealing opposite. While the chicken is in the oven there’s time to prepare a sauce, or side, or toss a salad.

Pre '98 Bubba Kush marijuana review

Pre ’98 Bubba Kush (marijuana review)

Pre ’98 Bubba Kush has some heavy indica roots. “A heavy body buzz kicked in immediately. There was a stacked lineup of comedians at Herb’s for a Sunday night, so I figured a little smoking and joking were in order. In retrospect, Bubba was a poor choice of companion.”

Granola marijuana enhanced

Kitchen Kush: Granola good for anytime (recipe)

This granola is so good, you may want to just eat it straight from the jar and not bother with milk or yogurt. Good granola in the stores tends to be pretty expensive, and you never get exactly what you want. If you make it yourself, you get to pick everything that goes in it.

Gluten free tostada with fried egg and cabbage

Kitchen Kush: Huevos tostadas (GF recipe)

Corn tostadas are the foundation for this gluten-free, marijuana-enhanced Southwestern fare. A fried egg tops a bed of cheese, vegetables and cilantro.

Colorado green chili

Kitchen Kush: Two recipes with Super Bowl in mind

These two Super Bowl dishes have been customized to reflect the states involved. Colorado green chili for the Denver Broncos and shrimp and crab nachos for the Seattle Seahawks. This time, “pot luck” could have a whole new, legal meaning. If you are doing the preparations and choose to make it marijuana-enhanced, inform your guests of the special ingredient. That’s a must.

Popcorn Bars (marijuana enhanced)

Kitchen Kush: Popcorn dessert bars (recipe)

Popcorn is combined with cannabutter, marshmallows and peanut butter. I decided to put a layer of chocolate chips and peanuts in the middle and some mini-marshmallows and chips on the top. I wanted to gild the lily. Consider it gilded!