Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

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 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 3/14/25 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 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 1/30/25 One Creative Cook 1/30/25

Easy Blender Caesar Dressing (No Anchovies!)

This vegetarian Caesar dressing is quick, creamy, and uses capers instead of anchovies for umami depth—so much better than store-bought!

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!