Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 4/6/25 One Creative Cook 4/6/25

Easy Skillet Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Fat

These smoky bacon fat Brussels sprouts are quick, flavorful, and made in just one pan—perfect for campfire meals or weeknight dinners!

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 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 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 1/20/25 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

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 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 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 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.

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 4/15/24 One Creative Cook 4/15/24

Quick Pinto Bean Spread: No Processor Needed

Spread the love with this easy, no processor, pinto bean spread. It’s a flavor-packed treat, perfect for dipping or spreading on sandwiches.

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!