Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

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

One Pot Bison Bolognese with Mushrooms and 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 campfire cooking!

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

One Pot Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Broccoli

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

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 10/1/24 One Creative Cook 10/1/24

Easy Vegan White Bean Dip

Make this quick & simple vegan white bean dip without tahini—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or spread. No food processor or special equipment necessary!

One Creative Cook 9/5/24 One Creative Cook 9/5/24

Easy Marinated Green Beans

Make your Thanksgiving stress-free with these easy make-ahead marinated green beans. A perfect side dish for busy holiday kitchens.

One Creative Cook 8/6/24 One Creative Cook 8/6/24

Creamy One Pot Rigatoni Amatriciana

Dinner’s ready in 30 minutes with this easy one-pot dish. Bacon and pickled jalapenos add a spicy kick, and the pasta cooks right in the sauce.

One Creative Cook 4/15/24 One Creative Cook 4/15/24

Quick Pinto Bean Spread: No Processor Needed

Spread the love with this easy, no processor, pinto bean spread. It’s a flavor-packed treat, perfect for dipping or spreading on sandwiches.

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!