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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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Juicy Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Thighs
Juicy Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Thighs
Authentic Middle Eastern Chopped Salad
Authentic Middle Eastern Chopped Salad
Grilled Cod with Onion, Tomato, and Tamarind
Grilled Cod with Onion, Tomato, and Tamarind
Grilled Lamb Roast and Summer Veggie Platter
Grilled Lamb Roast and Summer Veggie Platter
Zhoug: Spicy Middle Eastern Green Sauce
Zhoug: Spicy Middle Eastern Green Sauce
Cozy Chicken Soup: Ultimate Comfort with Minimal Prep
Cozy Chicken Soup: Ultimate Comfort with Minimal Prep

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The secret to perfectly browned and juicy chicken shawarma at home. 🍗🥙 You don’t need a grill, spit, or long marinating time. Just a quick yogurt-based marinade loaded with warm spices, and my high-temperature oven-roasting method for charre
Ever tried adding lime zest to your guac? 🍋‍🟩🥑 It’s not traditional, but I love a really zippy guacamole—lime zest boosts that citrus flavor without watering it down like using juice alone. After spending a year in Mexico, I made
Fresh, lemony, and ultra crisp - this is the perfect salad for summer! ☀️🥗 Inspired by the Iraqi salads I grew up eating, it’s all about juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs—chopped super fine so every bite is perfectly ba
Turn up the heat with a touch of sweet 🔥🍁 This maple brown butter hot sauce is an easy way to give classic buffalo sauce a gourmet twist. Brown butter brings nutty depth, maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, and apple cider vinegar cuts through
Are you ready for Cinco de Mayo? 🍋‍🟩🪅 I’m kicking things off with my go-to pinto bean dip. It’s creamy, tangy, a little chunky, and has just the right kick. Spoon it into tacos, spread it on quesadillas, or just eat it straight w
Have you ever tried the one-pot pasta method? 🍝 It took me way too long to try it, but now it’s the only way I make pasta! Instead of boiling it separately, the pasta cooks in the same pot with everything else. The starch from the pasta help
Grilling fish doesn’t have to be intimidating! 🐟🔥 This Middle Eastern-style grilled cod is layered with sweet onion, juicy tomato, and tangy tamarind paste, then cooked in a grill basket so nothing sticks or falls through the grates. It&rsq
The spicy green sauce I put on everything 🌿🔥 I’m talking about zhoug - a fresh, herbal, tangy, and usually very spicy Middle Eastern condiment. It adds a punchy kick to wraps, rice bowls, grilled meats, falafel, hummus... basically anything