Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 2/11/25 One Creative Cook 2/11/25

How to Make Classic Espagnole Sauce with Homemade Brown Stock

Learn to make Espagnole—the classic French mother sauce—with homemade brown stock. Optionally turn it into Sauce Chasseur for an elevated steak dinner!

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

Rotisserie Chicken Pot Pie with Gruyère Puff Pastry Crust

Transform store-bought rotisserie chicken and puff pastry into a gourmet French-style pot pie with homemade velouté, vegetables, and aromatic herbs.

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 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 10/8/24 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 9/5/24 One Creative Cook 9/5/24

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for a Small Family

This dry-brined turkey breast with root veggies and gravy is a gourmet yet simple twist on the classic. Small Thanksgiving, big flavor!

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.

One Creative Cook 7/25/24 One Creative Cook 7/25/24

Grilled Cod with Onion, Tomato, and Tamarind

This foolproof Middle Eastern grilling technique ensures perfectly cooked fish that never sticks to the grates. Ideal for your next summer BBQ!

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!