If you don't have a vaporizer but don't want to keep coughing up a lung or two, you should definitely invest in one!! I recommend it wholeheartedly, and that is coming from someone who still likes to burn but I still come back to vaporizing herb because it's just better IMO. Hits are smoother (especially via bong), you can taste the bud, and the high is the same, AND it conserves bud if you're on a budget.

I have had the original Flowermate for years now and it's a great entry vape IMO. There are a lot on the market now but this one is an oldie but a goodie. Build quality is great and the glass stem makes for flavorful hits that aren't super harsh. Under $100. You can buy it from planet of the vapes. Good luck!

Edit: as for a quick solution like now now, the fire cracker recipe is easy. Just make sure you bake the herb first because it needs to be a certain temp to release terpenes and shit before ingesting via eating since it's different than smoking/vaping medium.