Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 3/14/25 One Creative Cook 3/14/25

Extra Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread (No Foil!)

Slathered in herb butter and stuffed with confit garlic, mozzarella, and cheddar—this smoky grilled garlic bread is the ultimate BBQ side dish!

One Creative Cook 1/4/25 One Creative Cook 1/4/25

Quick Dill Pickle Egg Salad Without Mayo

A creamy, high-protein egg salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a healthy twist. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or snacking!

One Creative Cook 11/28/24 One Creative Cook 11/28/24

Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt

All you need is a bowl and spoon for these crowd-pleasing chocolate chunk cookies with a gourmet touch of flaky sea salt and dark chocolate!

One Creative Cook 10/1/24 One Creative Cook 10/1/24

Easy Vegan White Bean Dip

Make this quick & simple vegan white bean dip without tahini—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or spread. No food processor or special equipment necessary!

One Creative Cook 5/5/24 One Creative Cook 5/5/24

Classic Pico de Gallo Salsa

This authentic Mexican dip is perfect for snacking, topping tacos, and more. With only a few ingredients and no heat required, it’s super quick and easy to make.

One Creative Cook 4/15/24 One Creative Cook 4/15/24

Quick Pinto Bean Spread: No Processor Needed

Spread the love with this easy, no processor, pinto bean spread. It’s a flavor-packed treat, perfect for dipping or spreading on sandwiches.

One Creative Cook 3/7/24 One Creative Cook 3/7/24

Lime Zest Guacamole: A Fresh Twist on the Classic

This tangy guacamole utilizes the whole lime to add zesty flavor to every bite.

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!