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 8/9/25 One Creative Cook 8/9/25

Authentic Zhoug (Spicy Middle Eastern Green Sauce)

Make this authentic Yemeni zhoug sauce in minutes—spicy, fresh, and perfect with falafel, kebabs, and more.

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 7/16/25 One Creative Cook 7/16/25

No Mayo Egg Salad with Dill Pickles and Yogurt

Sub Greek yogurt in place of mayo in this healthy egg salad recipe. It’s light, creamy, tangy, and packed with crunchy dill pickles and herbs.

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 5/22/25 One Creative Cook 5/22/25

Authentic Mexican Guacamole with a Zesty Twist

This easy guac recipe gets a fresh twist with a chef’s trick: lime zest & olive oil. Boost flavor and keep your guacamole green for days!

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!