"Fortuna's Wheel" - Cannabis-Infused Citrus & Fennel Seed Dusted Olives

"Fortuna's Wheel" - Cannabis-Infused Citrus & Fennel Seed Dusted 

Suggested Dosage: This recipe yields about 2 cups of olives. A standard serving is 1/4 cup (about 10-12 olives). Each 1/4-cup serving contains approximately 5-8mg THC (based on 2g starting material at 20% THC). This is a light, social dose. Perfect for grazing. Start with a small handful. Effects may creep in over 60-90 minutes.

Terpene Pairing Suggestion: Choose a Limonene and Terpinolene-dominant strain. Limonene’s sharp citrus profile will amplify the orange and lemon zest, while Terpinolene’s complex herbal and floral notes will dance with the fennel, coriander, and bay leaf, creating an energetic, conversation-enhancing, and luck-bringing appetizer.

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A sophisticated, zesty, and aromatic marinated olive dish. The cannabis is infused directly into the flavorful oil used for marinating, creating a savory, nibble-worthy treat that’s perfect for sharing and setting a festive, elevated mood.

Step 1: The Decarboxylation (Activating Your Cannabis)

· Ingredients: 2 grams of a Limonene and Terpinolene-rich cannabis strain.
· Method:
  1. Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C).
  2. Coarsely grind the cannabis and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and lightly browned. Let cool completely.

Step 2: The Cannabis-Infused Citrus Olive Oil

· Ingredients: All of your decarbed cannabis, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, zest of 1 orange (removed in large strips with a peeler).
· Method:
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, cannabis, and orange zest.
  2. Heat over the lowest possible setting for 45 minutes. Do not simmer; you want it just warm enough to infuse without frying the zest.
  3. Remove from heat and strain through a cheesecloth-lined fine mesh strainer into a jar, pressing gently. Discard the solids.
  4. This is your Cannabis-Infused Citrus Oil. You will use all of it.

Step 3: The Citrus & Fennel Seed Dusted Olives

· Ingredients:
  · 2 cups mixed quality olives (Castelvetrano, Kalamata, Niçoise), drained
  · All of your Cannabis-Infused Citrus Oil
  · Zest of 1 lemon (removed in strips)
  · Zest of 1 orange (removed in strips, additional to infused oil)
  · 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed
  · 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed
  · 2 whole dried bay leaves
  · 1 small dried red chili, crushed (optional)
  · 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme
· Method:
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the drained olives, lemon zest, additional orange zest, crushed fennel and coriander seeds, bay leaves, and chili (if using).
  2. Pour the warm (or room temperature) Cannabis-Infused Citrus Oil over the olive mixture. Stir well to coat every olive.
  3. Add the herb sprigs and stir again.
  4. Transfer everything to a clean glass jar or serving bowl. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator (bring to room temp before serving).
  5. Serve in a bowl with small forks or toothpicks, ensuring some of the aromatic oil and spices are spooned over the olives.
  6. Consumption Note: The THC is in the flavored oil that clings to the olives. The potency per olive can vary slightly. This is a social, slow-building appetizer. Have water and non-infused snacks available.