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 8/14/25 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 5/17/25 One Creative Cook 5/17/25

Smoky Grilled Spaghetti Squash (Campfire or BBQ)

This smoky spaghetti squash cooked over a campfire or BBQ grill is the perfect cozy fall camping meal—simple, hearty, and endlessly adaptable.

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

Classic Italian American Beef Lasagna with Bechamel

This classic meat lasagna layers homemade bechamel sauce with rich all-beef Bolognese—no ricotta needed for an authentic Italian flavor!

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 12/22/24 One Creative Cook 12/22/24

Rotisserie Chicken Pot Pie with Gruyère Puff Pastry Crust

Transform store-bought rotisserie chicken and puff pastry into a gourmet French-style pot pie with homemade velouté, vegetables, and aromatic herbs.

One Creative Cook 11/28/24 One Creative Cook 11/28/24

Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt

All you need is a bowl and spoon for these crowd-pleasing chocolate chunk cookies with a gourmet touch of flaky sea salt and dark chocolate!

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!