Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

recipe index

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 7/13/25 One Creative Cook 7/13/25

Vegan Portobello and Oyster Mushroom Fajitas

Make these quick portobello and oyster mushroom fajitas in under 30 minutes! A zesty chipotle marinade adds real, authentic Mexican flavor.

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 5/13/25 One Creative Cook 5/13/25

Maple Hot Sauce with Brown Butter

Turn up the heat with a touch of sweet. This easy brown butter and maple hot sauce is a gourmet-style buffalo sauce for wings, BBQ, and more!

One Creative Cook 3/20/25 One Creative Cook 3/20/25

Spicy Fire Grilled Jerk Chicken with Homemade Marinade

This grilled jerk chicken with homemade jerk sauce is packed with authentic Jamaican flavor. Marinate in advance for an easy camping or BBQ meal!

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 1/30/25 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 1/6/25 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!

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!