Undoubtedly, the holidays present an unusual amount of chaos most simply can’t avoid. With the food and festivities comes less attractive normalcies, like dealing with that one uncle you try to avoid at all costs or old family drama resurfacing yet again. Alas, one diversion you can always count on is good food, and that doesn’t have to mean throwing caution to the wind in the name of unhealthy indulgence. In fact, we’re recommending just the opposite. Instead of leaning on that extra glass of wine for emotional support through uncomfortable times, in today’s blog, we’re sharing eight eclectic holiday recipe ideas that will help you cope with your anxiety while also benefitting other aspects of your health and wellbeing. Especially crafted for those looking to explore a healthier relationship with alcohol amidst the holiday madness, these special holiday recipes are guaranteed crowd-pleasers that enhance individual and collective wellness.

Before you start cooking…

The secret to each of these mouthwatering holiday recipe ideas is adding in 1 full dropper of Ladykind’s Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture (our party favorite). Rise Up is a wellness tincture that uses the most powerful natural ingredients in alternative medicine to treat symptoms of stress, physical pain, poor sleep patterns, and other symptoms of hormonal imbalance. It contains the finest quality broad spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) sustainably-sourced from local cannabis farms. CBD provides an ideal alcohol substitute, as it gives off a euphorically positive effect on your mood while keeping stress and anxiety under control. Most importantly, CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, which means you and your party guests won’t have to worry about drinking and driving or waking up with a hangover the next day. Not to mention, zero risk of liver damage!

8 Healthy & Comforting Holiday Recipe Ideas

CBD Eggnog

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1.5 cups milk of your choice
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 full dropper Ladykind Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• Ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Blend eggs and maple syrup in a blender for 4 minutes on high speed.
2. Add milk, coconut cream, Rise Up, and nutmeg and blend for another 10 seconds.
3. Pour the mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled.
4. Stir, pour, garnish with cinnamon, and serve!

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Bruschetta with CBD

Ingredients:

• Strawberries
• Basil leaves
• Honey
• Goat cheese
• Baguette
• Olive oil
• 1 full dropper of Ladykind Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Dice strawberries and put in a large mixing bowl, along with chopped basil and honey.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix olive oil with Rise Up.
4. Slice baguette and layer with olive oil/Rise Up mixture.
5. Bake for 6-8 minutes until golden.
6. Spread a layer of goat cheese onto each slice and top with a spoonful of strawberry/basil/honey mixture.
7. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top and garnish with the remaining basil leaves.

Crunchy CBD Roasted Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large red onion
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• Handful of pomegranate arils
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 full dropper Ladykind Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix vegetable oil and Ladykind CBD in a separate bowl.
3. Place squash and onion on the sheet. Drizzle with oil/Rise Up mixture and toss to ensure even coverage.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
5. Make the vinaigrette: whisk extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
6. Using a large salad bowl, combine spinach, quinoa, and roasted veggies. Toss lightly, then drizzle with vinaigrette.
7. Garnish with cranberries, walnuts, and pomegranate atrils.
8. Toss again and serve.

CBD-Infused Spiced Mulled Wine

For those who do still want to drink during the holiday festivities, instead of swapping the alcohol for CBD, try combining them instead!

Ingredients:

• 1 Bottle red wine
• 2-4 tbsp honey
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 6-8 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 full dropper Ladykind Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions:

1. Pour wine, honey, and Rise Up into a saucepan. Stir to combine.
2. Add orange slices, cloves, cinnamon.
3. Heat over medium to low heat until the mixture is almost simmering.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Add rosemary to the pot and let cook for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Remove and pour the mixture through a strainer.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Healthy CBD Garlic Lemon Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs large wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 full dropper Ladykind Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture
• 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of one lemon
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to ensure even coverage. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
2. Soak wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes prior to using.
3. Preheat outdoor grill on high and thread the shrimp onto the skewers.
4. Place skewers on grill for 2 minutes on each side, brushing once per side with leftover marinade.
5. Remove from grill, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and serve.

Spiced CBD Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients:

• Sweet potatoes
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper
• Black beans
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper
• Avocado dip
  • 2 avocados, pitted
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 1 jalepeño, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 full dropper of Ladykind Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Salt and pepper
• 8 to 10 small corn tortillas
• Feta cheese crumbles

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, tossing halfway through, until potatoes caramelize at the edges.
2. Warm the olive oil for the beans in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and salt to taste. Stir occasionally until onions are soft and translucent (5-8 minutes). Add cumin and chili powder and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in beans and water, stir, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 more minutes. Remove lid and mash at least half the beans with a fork or potato masher. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Toast pepitas for the avocado dip in a skillet over medium heat (stir often) until they are fragrant and audible (about 5 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4. Scoop avocado into a blender with cilantro, jalepeno, garlic, lime juice, water, Rise Up, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add 3/4 of the pepitas and blend them into small pieces. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
5. Warm tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat, flipping to warm each side. Stack them on a plate and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm and dry.
6. Assemble tacos and garnish with feta and remaining pepitas. Serve and enjoy.

CBD Herbed Mushroom & Brie Croissant Minis

Ingredients:

• 4 large all-butter croissants
• 1/2 lb chestnut mushrooms, washed and sliced
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 full dropper Ladykind Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 oz brie cheese
• 2 tbsp cranberry jam + extra for dipping
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a pan and add half the mushrooms. Cook until browned. Push to one side of the pan and add the remaining mushrooms on the other side, cook those until browned too.
3. Mix mushrooms together, then add butter and Rise Up, stir. Add thyme leaves and minced garlic. Cook for a moment before tossing. Season with salt and pepper. Set mushrooms aside.
4. Use a bread knife to cut croissants lengthwise, slicing all the way through. Set aside.
5. Layer each croissant with butter and place on a large baking tray. Place a couple of brie slices on each croissant with cranberry jam on top, then mushrooms. Put the tops of each croissant piece on and bake for 10 minutes.
6. Cut baked croissants into minis and serve with extra cranberry jam for dipping.

Ladykind’s Famous CBD-Infused Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 oz of dark or milk chocolate
• 1 cup of milk (non-dairy if preferred)
• 25 mg (aka 1 dropper) of Ladykind Wind Down Tincture (shake multiple times before drawing liquid)
• 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
• Handful of mini marshmallows
• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Mix the cocoa powder, milk or dark chocolate, and 1/2 cup of milk in a small saucepan. Turn stovetop to low heat.
2. Stir continuously until the dark or milk chocolate is completely melted, then add the remainder of the milk.
3. Add the Ladykind CBD drops.
4. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug.
5. Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, sprinkle with some ground cinnamon, and some cinnamon sticks (optional).

Why choose CBD instead of alcohol?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, offers a natural alternative to alcohol that gives off similar euphoric, calming effects without the inebriation, headaches, or hangovers the next day. In addition to managing inevitable stress around the holiday season, CBD’s health benefits also include hormone balance, pain relief, anti-inflammatory properties, and better sleep. Thus, it’s the perfect supplement to swap for your alcoholic drink of choice (or add to it) to make it through your holiday party plans.

Ladykind’s hormone balancing tinctures make it easy to incorporate CBD into any food or beverage, including the fun holiday recipe ideas above. Just add 1 full dropper of the Rise Up Daily Mind-Clearing Tincture (for adults only) to get the party started! What’s more, these multifaceted tinctures make great gifts or party favors for your guests to take home. Take 20% off your purchase when you use discount code RISEUP20 at checkout.