Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 1/6/25 One Creative Cook 1/6/25

All Beef Meat Sauce for Pasta and Lasagna

A rich all-beef bolognese sauce for anyone who loves bold, beefy flavors without dairy or veggie fillers. Perfect for pasta, lasagna, and more!

One Creative Cook 1/6/25 One Creative Cook 1/6/25

How to Make Classic Bechamel Sauce

A step-by-step guide for making Bechamel from scratch. This easy French mother sauce is the foundation for lasagna, mac and cheese, and much more!

One Creative Cook 12/22/24 One Creative Cook 12/22/24

How to Make Velouté Sauce from Rotisserie Chicken Stock

Learn how to make velouté, a classic French mother sauce, using rotisserie chicken bones and veggie scraps. Perfect for pot pies, soups, and more!

One Creative Cook 12/15/24 One Creative Cook 12/15/24

Foolproof Immersion Blender Hollandaise Sauce

Making hollandaise is easier than you think. This sauce is ready in 5 minutes with an immersion blender—perfect for Eggs Benny, asparagus, and more!

One Creative Cook 12/12/24 One Creative Cook 12/12/24

Mediterranean Oven Roasted and Marinated Vegetables

These Italian-style vegetables are quickly oven-roasted and marinated in a zesty Mediterranean dressing for a flavor-packed side that steals the show!

One Creative Cook 12/10/24 One Creative Cook 12/10/24

Quick Pickled Red Onions with White Vinegar

Learn how to make these easy pickled red onions in just minutes! Perfect for tacos, shawarma, salads, pulled pork, and more.

One Creative Cook 11/14/24 One Creative Cook 11/14/24

Easy Baked Butternut Squash with Nutmeg and Sumac

This oven-roasted butternut squash brings festive warmth with nutmeg & sumac—the perfect autumn side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal!

One Creative Cook 10/31/24 One Creative Cook 10/31/24

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 10/8/24 One Creative Cook 10/8/24

Campfire Grilled Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash grilled over a campfire is the perfect fall camping dish! Simple, hearty, and healthy - top with your favorite sauce for a cozy meal.

One Creative Cook 9/5/24 One Creative Cook 9/5/24

Easy Marinated Green Beans

Make your Thanksgiving stress-free with these easy make-ahead marinated green beans. A perfect side dish for busy holiday kitchens.

One Creative Cook 9/1/24 One Creative Cook 9/1/24

Tex Mex Smash Burger Tacos

These viral TikTok smash burger tacos are worth the hype! My Tex-Mex take adds bold flavor and a spicy kick to the classic.

One Creative Cook 8/6/24 One Creative Cook 8/6/24

Creamy One Pot Rigatoni Amatriciana

Dinner’s ready in 30 minutes with this easy one-pot dish. Bacon and pickled jalapenos add a spicy kick, and the pasta cooks right in the sauce.

Reem Tiltman, professional chef and creator of onecreativecook.com

Hi, I’m Reem.

I’m a professional chef with a passion for travel and cooking.

My recipes are made for anyone who enjoys simplicity, minimal equipment, and local seasonal ingredients. Learn to make delicious meals from your home kitchen, campfire, hotel room, or just about anywhere!