Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 12/8/25 One Creative Cook 12/8/25

Sea Salt Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These chewy chocolate chunk cookies with dark chocolate and flaky sea salt are so satisfying and easy to make—no mixer or chilling required!

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 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 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 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!

One Creative Cook 11/14/24 One Creative Cook 11/14/24

Easy Baked Butternut Squash with Nutmeg and Sumac

This oven-roasted butternut squash brings festive warmth with nutmeg & sumac—the perfect autumn side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal!

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!