Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

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 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!

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 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 3/14/25 One Creative Cook 3/14/25

Extra Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread (No Foil!)

Slathered in herb butter and stuffed with confit garlic, mozzarella, and cheddar—this smoky grilled garlic bread is the ultimate BBQ side dish!

One Creative Cook 3/1/25 One Creative Cook 3/1/25

Crispy Grilled Campfire Potato Wedges

Smoky, crispy, and buttery! These campfire potato wedges are the ultimate outdoor side dish—perfectly charred outside and fluffy inside.

One Creative Cook 12/12/24 One Creative Cook 12/12/24

Mediterranean Oven Roasted and Marinated Vegetables

These Italian-style vegetables are quickly oven-roasted and marinated in a zesty Mediterranean dressing for a flavor-packed side that steals the show!

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!