Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

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

Zhoug: Spicy Middle Eastern Green Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this authentic Yemenite zhoug sauce. Fresh cilantro, chili, citrus, and spice create this easy and delicious dip. Perfect for falafel, grilled meats, and more!

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 4/18/24 One Creative Cook 4/18/24

Vegan Mushroom and Pepper Fajitas with Homemade Marinade

Whip up these zesty fajitas for a quick, healthy meal loaded with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or Cinco de Mayo fiestas!

One Creative Cook 4/10/24 One Creative Cook 4/10/24

Easy Peasy Roasted Jalapeno Aioli

This homemade aioli is borderline effortless and goes so well with grilled meats and veggies. It’s creamy & tangy, has a subtle kick from the roasted jalapeno, and only takes a few minutes to come together.

One Creative Cook 2/15/24 One Creative Cook 2/15/24

Barbecue Pork Ribs with Vinegar-Based Sauce

After trying these ribs, you’ll never want thick, sweet, BBQ sauce again. This eastern Carolina-style sauce is tangy and light, allowing the natural flavors of the meat to shine through.

One Creative Cook 2/9/24 One Creative Cook 2/9/24

Air Fryer Soy Balsamic Chicken Thighs

This super flavorful sauce caramelizes beautifully in your air fryer for a quick, easy weeknight dinner.

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.

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!