Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

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

Classic Italian American Beef Lasagna with Bechamel

This classic meat lasagna layers homemade bechamel sauce with rich all-beef Bolognese—no ricotta needed for an authentic Italian flavor!

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 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 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 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.

One Creative Cook 5/27/24 One Creative Cook 5/27/24

One Pot Creamy Chicken Pesto Fettuccine

This quick one-pot pasta is lusciously creamy with pesto, chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, and tomatoes. It’s simple yet big on flavor, perfect for dorms, camping, or busy weeknights!

One Creative Cook 3/11/24 One Creative Cook 3/11/24

Authentic Muffaletta Sandwich with Homemade Olive Salad

This beloved New Orleans sandwich is the perfect on-the-go meal. Meant to marinate overnight, it can be easily packed in a cooler and makes the perfect pairing for a beach day, or camping trip.

One Creative Cook 11/15/23 One Creative Cook 11/15/23

Bison Bolognese with Mushrooms and Tagliatelle

This one-pot wonder will be your new go-to comfort meal. Cooking the pasta right in the sauce makes this recipe super quick and simple.

One Creative Cook 11/10/23 One Creative Cook 11/10/23

Campfire Polenta with Fresh Summer Corn

A comforting classic that’s even better with the addition of fresh summer corn. This one-pot polenta is the perfect side dish for camping.

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!