Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 12/29/25 One Creative Cook 12/29/25

Easy Duck Breast with Pan Sauce

Crispy skin, tender meat, and a red wine pan sauce—this easy-to-follow duck breast recipe brings restaurant-level flavor home.

One Creative Cook 12/10/25 One Creative Cook 12/10/25

Marinated Antipasto with Cheese, Olives & Salami

Briny olives, savory cheese, spicy salami & pickled pepperoncini—this marinated antipasto is your go-to appetizer for parties, potlucks, or happy hour.

One Creative Cook 11/15/25 One Creative Cook 11/15/25

Easy Dry Brined Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving

Make Thanksgiving easy with this turkey dinner for a small family. Crispy skin, tender meat, roasted veggies, and gravy—just right for 2–4.

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 8/30/25 One Creative Cook 8/30/25

5-Minute Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Elevate any dish with this easy blender preserved lemon dressing—zippy, bright, and tastes like sunshine in a jar.

One Creative Cook 8/29/25 One Creative Cook 8/29/25

Easy Roasted Jalapeño Aioli from Scratch (Blender Method)

This homemade jalapeño aioli comes together fast with an immersion blender—no slow drizzling, no split sauces, just perfect results every time.

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 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.

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!