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Spoon of chicken foot soup in a bowl.

Traditional Chinese Chicken Foot Soup

April 22, 2022 By Ellen Leave a Comment

A sweet and velvety soup, this chicken foot soup recipe is made with traditional Chinese ingredients.  A super tasty soup that’s also good for you – rich in collagen, vital nutrients and minerals!  Chicken foot soup is a definite must try recipe for those loving the benefits of bone broth. For me, it also brings…

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda

March 11, 2022 By Ellen Leave a Comment

Thick centers, crisp edges and a moist crumb these chewy chocolate chip cookies are just as addictive as their chemically leavened counterparts.  Soft and rich, this cookie recipe without baking soda or powder will still be a raving success!  No chilling needed either if you’re in a bind! It’s all happened to us before.  We…

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Roasted vegetable salad in a bowl.

Cooking Tips and Hacks For Beginners

March 7, 2022 By Ellen Leave a Comment

Cooking hacks are those ‘aha’ moments that make mealtime easier and more successful in any home kitchen.  They’re like cooking ‘street knowledge’ that helps speed up cooking or impress your guests 🙂 As a mom, a busy professional or a beginner home cook, helpful tips like these (69 and counting!) will always increase your confidence…

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Broccoli and slices of chicken stir fry on a plate.

How to Stir Fry: A Practical Guide for Beginners

March 2, 2022 By Ellen 2 Comments

For anyone that needs to put together a meal quickly, stir-frying is probably the easiest way to get dinner ready.  You can put almost anything in a stir fry but there are a few tips and tricks that elevate them into restaurant worthy status.  Whether you’re just starting out or cooking regularly, these secrets will…

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Whole roasted chicken on a wire rack.

Easy 4 Ingredient Roast Chicken Without Butter

February 18, 2022 By Ellen 2 Comments

The best way to enjoy the natural flavors of a good quality chicken.  This 4 ingredient roast chicken is so easy with just a few of my simple techniques.  Crispy, savory skin with tender flavorful meat, this will become a busy weeknight staple but equally a hit at any dinner party! This is probably the…

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Close up of a chewy matcha cookie.

Best Chewy Matcha Cookies with White Chocolate

With crisp edges and thick soft middles, this matcha cookie recipe combines the perfect chocolate chip cookie with delicious matcha!  If you love matcha, you’ll love these cookies! Melted butter and an extra egg yolk ensure a chewy texture with the nutritional antioxidant boost from matcha.  Plus no need for a mixer! Cookies are always…

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Easy Healthy Chinese Black Bean Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers

Black bean chicken stir fry is such a flavourful delicious option for a weeknight dinner.  This recipe uses only one tablespoon of oil and a healthy method to make the most tender chicken breast slices!  Add crunchy sweet bell peppers and umami rich black beans and you have a low-fat crazy delicious dish! What are…

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Hi I’m Ellen

I’m the voice, recipe creator and photographer behind Busy but Cooking. I’m a busy mom of 2, business owner and food fanatic! I’m dedicated to creating fast, approachable and delicious recipes inspired by my Cantonese heritage and world travels. My perfect day would include hitting the gym followed by a saucy umami rich bowl of carbs 😉 oh yeah, and chocolate isn’t bad either :) Learn more →

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