Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 10/18/25 One Creative Cook 10/18/25

Make Ahead Marinated Green Beans

These easy marinated green beans are perfect for make-ahead meals. Lemony, herby, and even more flavorful after an overnight rest.

One Creative Cook 9/24/25 One Creative Cook 9/24/25

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.

One Creative Cook 8/30/25 One Creative Cook 8/30/25

5-Minute Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Elevate any dish with this easy blender preserved lemon dressing—zippy, bright, and tastes like sunshine in a jar.

One Creative Cook 8/29/25 One Creative Cook 8/29/25

Easy Roasted Jalapeño Aioli from Scratch (Blender Method)

This homemade jalapeño aioli comes together fast with an immersion blender—no slow drizzling, no split sauces, just perfect results every time.

$Tex-Mex Smash Burger Tacos on Corn Tortillas$

One Creative Cook 8/24/25 One Creative Cook 8/24/25

Tex-Mex Smash Burger Tacos on Corn Tortillas

These viral TikTok smash burger tacos are worth the hype! My Tex-Mex take adds vibrant flavor and a spicy kick to the classic.

One Creative Cook 8/22/25 One Creative Cook 8/22/25

Fully Loaded Chicago Dog – Dragged Through the Garden

Make the ultimate Chicago-style hot dog at home—“drag it through the garden” with 7 toppings for an authentic Windy City street food experience.

One Creative Cook 8/14/25 One Creative Cook 8/14/25

The Ultimate Chili Con Carne with Tender Chunks of Beef

This chunky beef chili is loaded with tender braised beef, black beans, chili peppers, spices, and a few chef-tested secret ingredients that take it over the top.

One Creative Cook 8/9/25 One Creative Cook 8/9/25

Authentic Zhoug (Spicy Middle Eastern Green Sauce)

Make this authentic Yemeni zhoug sauce in minutes—spicy, fresh, and perfect with falafel, kebabs, 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!