Glycyrrhizin, one of the active components in licorice root, is 50 times sweeter than sugar and gives licorice its characteristic taste. Pure licorice root is also a herbal medicine that, while very effective, carries risk of side-effects at high doses or in susceptible people.
Vegan Cooking and Lifestyle. Vegan Moroccan Bisteeya (aka Bastilla or Pastilla) This recipe comes from the March/April 2012 issue of VegNews magazine. I could not find an online link for it though. Bisteeya is also called Bastilla or Pastilla, and is a favorite Berber dish from Morocco, served at the beginning of special meals. Itâs often made from pigeon, chicken, eggs and chicken fat (yuck).
Get ready to nosh on the Best Minestrone Soup around. Itâs hearty, healthy, comforting, and satisfies both vegetarians and omnivores alike. Our family is obviously not vegetarian. Never say never, but Iâd currently go batty if I knew Iâd never taste this crazy good Asian Burger with Sriracha Mayo or this favorite Chicken Madeira again.