Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 3/31/25 One Creative Cook 3/31/25

Campfire Creamy Polenta with Fresh Corn

This creamy polenta with Bob’s Red Mill cornmeal, summer corn, and smoky Gouda is an easy, cheesy, one-pot side dish, perfect for campfire cooking!

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 3/1/25 One Creative Cook 3/1/25

Crispy Grilled Campfire Potato Wedges

Smoky, crispy, and buttery! These campfire potato wedges are the ultimate outdoor side dish—perfectly charred outside and fluffy inside.

One Creative Cook 2/24/25 One Creative Cook 2/24/25

Crispy Duck Breast with Red Wine Pan Sauce

Cooking duck may seem intimidating but it’s easier than you think. This special occasion-worthy meal is so simple you can have it any night of the week.

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 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 4/26/24 One Creative Cook 4/26/24

Maple Brown Butter Hot Sauce

Turn up the heat with a touch of sweet. A gourmet twist on Buffalo-style hot sauce that’s perfect for grilled meats, wings, veggies, and more.

One Creative Cook 12/12/23 One Creative Cook 12/12/23

Perfect Homemade Crust for Pumpkin Pie

This homemade pie crust is so flaky, buttery, and delicious - well worth the effort. It only takes 3 ingredients and a little bit of patience.

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!