Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

recipe index

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 8/9/25 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.

One Creative Cook 8/3/25 One Creative Cook 8/3/25

Grilled Lamb Roast with Summer Vegetables

Make this summer lamb roast with charred veggies and bold Middle Eastern flavors. Simple marinade, quick grilling, and stunning results.

One Creative Cook 7/26/25 One Creative Cook 7/26/25

Quick Blender Tahini Sauce

Make this creamy lemon tahini sauce in under 5 minutes with a blender—perfect for falafel, shawarma, salads, and dips.

One Creative Cook 6/29/25 One Creative Cook 6/29/25

Authentic Tabbouleh Salad with Flat-Leaf Parsley and Bulgur

This herb-forward tabbouleh recipe is lemony, light, and made the traditional way with flat-leaf parsley and just a touch of bulgur.

One Creative Cook 6/18/25 One Creative Cook 6/18/25

Jajik: Iraqi Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

This tangy jajik with yogurt, cucumber, lemon, garlic, and mint is a refreshing Middle Eastern sauce—perfect for shawarma, grilled meats, or rice.

One Creative Cook 6/1/25 One Creative Cook 6/1/25

Juicy Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma Thighs

This easy sheet pan chicken shawarma recipe is always juicy, spiced just right, and full of Middle Eastern flavor from my go-to homemade marinade.

One Creative Cook 5/24/25 One Creative Cook 5/24/25

Authentic Middle Eastern Chopped Salad

This crisp, refreshing Middle Eastern chopped salad recipe is ready in just 10 minutes—perfect for picnics, lunches, or stuffing into pita wraps!

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!