Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 4/10/25 One Creative Cook 4/10/25

Carolina Style Ribs with Apple Cider Vinegar Sauce

These smoky pork ribs are basted with Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce for a bold, tangy flavor. Cook in the oven, on the grill, or by the campfire!

One Creative Cook 4/3/25 One Creative Cook 4/3/25

One Pot Bison Bolognese with Mushrooms and Tagliatelle

Cooking the pasta right in the sauce makes this bison bolognese with tagliatelle extra quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights or camping!

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 1/30/25 One Creative Cook 1/30/25

Easy Blender Caesar Dressing (No Anchovies!)

This vegetarian Caesar dressing is quick, creamy, and uses capers instead of anchovies for umami depth—so much better than store-bought!

One Creative Cook 1/20/25 One Creative Cook 1/20/25

All Day Tomato Sauce with San Marzano Tomatoes

This slow-cooked red sauce delivers a deep and authentic Italian flavor with just 5 basic ingredients. Make a big batch and freeze for easy meals!

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 12/25/24 One Creative Cook 12/25/24

Quick All Purpose Marinade for Proteins or Veggies

A great way to add lots of flavor to meats, veggies, or tofu. No soy sauce or sugar in this one, just a few simple ingredients that come together quickly.

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 12/10/24 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 11/28/24 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 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 10/1/24 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 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.

One Creative Cook 7/9/24 One Creative Cook 7/9/24

Quick and Simple All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce

Transform your stir fry with this easy 5-ingredient sauce. Perfect for meats or veggies - and so much better than store-bought!

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 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.

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!