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Reem Tiltman, professional chef and creator of onecreativecook.com

Hi, I’m Reem!

I’m a chef turned full-time traveler, sharing my tried-and-true recipes. With 15+ years of professional experience and plenty of time cooking on the road, you’ll find restaurant-quality recipes adapted for any kitchen setup or skill level!

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Is it too soon for fall food? 🍂 For me, grilled spaghetti squash hits that sweet spot—cozy fall flavor, smoky from the fire, and just right for early autumn, when there’s still time to squeeze in one last camping trip before the weather
This preserved lemon vinaigrette tastes like sunshine in a jar ☀️🍋 It’s one of my favorite ways to use the pulp, which often gets overlooked. Most recipes focus on the preserved lemon rind, but the pulp and brine are packed with flavor too&md
When life gives you lemons, preserve them! 🧂🍋 Preserved lemons are easily one of my favorite ingredients—fragrant, salty, and deeply complex. With just a bit of time, ordinary lemons transform into something magical: the rind softens, the bi
Bacon fat + Brussels sprouts = 💚 When you're camping, keeping dishes to a minimum is a must. So after I cooked some bacon and had a pan full of that delicious, smoky rendered bacon fat, I knew I couldn’t let it go to waste. I had onions, mus
What's your go-to comfort food? 🍝 For me, pasta is always at the top of the list. This time it was tagliatelle tossed with my rich all-beef meat sauce—a slow-simmered bolognese made with ground beef, red wine, aromatics, and San Marzano tomat
The creamiest tahini sauce in under 5 minutes 🥄🍋 I’ve made this simple tahini sauce more times than I can count—in restaurant kitchens and at home. It’s lemony, creamy, perfectly balanced, and comes together fast with nothing but
Smoky, spicy, and full of real Caribbean flavor 🔥🍗 I’ve been making this homemade jerk marinade for years, and it’s one of my favorite things to prep ahead for camping. Traditionally cooked low and slow over wood, jerk chicken isn&rsq
Ever tried Greek yogurt in your egg salad? 🥚🥪 Instead of traditional mayo, I use thick Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed twist—all without sacrificing flavor or texture. With crunchy dill pickles, celery, lemon, and herbs, it&rsquo