Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

recipe index

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.

$Tex-Mex Smash Burger Tacos on Corn Tortillas$

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 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 5/13/25 One Creative Cook 5/13/25

Maple Hot Sauce with Brown Butter

Turn up the heat with a touch of sweet. This easy brown butter and maple hot sauce is a gourmet-style buffalo sauce for wings, BBQ, and more!

One Creative Cook 5/2/25 One Creative Cook 5/2/25

Easy Pinto Bean Spread and Dip for Sandwiches and Snacks

Spread the love with this easy pinto bean spread and dip—perfect for sandwiches, snacks, and comes together easily without a blender.

One Creative Cook 4/10/25 One Creative Cook 4/10/25

Carolina Style Ribs with Apple Cider Vinegar Sauce

These smoky pork ribs are basted with Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce for a bold, tangy flavor. Cook in the oven, on the grill, or by the campfire!

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!

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!