Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

$Tex-Mex Smash Burger Tacos on Corn Tortillas$

One Creative Cook 8/24/25 One Creative Cook 8/24/25

Tex-Mex Smash Burger Tacos on Corn Tortillas

These viral TikTok smash burger tacos are worth the hype! My Tex-Mex take adds vibrant flavor and a spicy kick to the classic.

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 4/3/25 One Creative Cook 4/3/25

One Pot Bison Bolognese with Tagliatelle

Cooking the pasta right in the sauce makes this bison bolognese with tagliatelle extra quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights or camping!

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 camping!

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 3/5/25 One Creative Cook 3/5/25

One Pot Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Sour Cream

This one-pot chicken pesto pasta is loaded with broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sour cream—creamy, dreamy, and ready in 30 minutes!

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!

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!