A black treat made from the dried root of a Mediterranean plant, liquorice can be sweet, salty or slightly bitter. Its characteristic flavour comes from the chemical compound glycyrrhizin ...

Liquorice root is a promising natural remedy for managing period pain offering relief through its anti-inflammatory antispasmodic and hormonal-balancing properties ...

Have you thought about adding liquorice to your home? No, not literally. But inky black and pastel pink is likely to become the hottest colour trend this season. This liquorice allsorts-inspired ...

Keep liquorice in an airtight container for up to one week. Liquorice is made by mixing the liquorice root extract with sugar, water, gelatine and flour to a thick, malleable paste. It is then ...

More often than not, I will come home from the supermarket with a packet of liquorice straps to snack on. Patience is required when melting the liquorice in the cream in this recipe, but it is ...

Fold in the flour then add the liquorice essence and food colouring paste and beat until the mixture is black. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a plain piping nozzle and pipe six diagonal lines ...