Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

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 8/9/25 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 7/13/25 One Creative Cook 7/13/25

Vegan Portobello and Oyster Mushroom Fajitas

Make these quick portobello and oyster mushroom fajitas in under 30 minutes! A zesty chipotle marinade adds real, authentic Mexican flavor.

One Creative Cook 6/9/25 One Creative Cook 6/9/25

Sangrita: The Best Tequila or Mezcal Chaser

This authentic Mexican sangrita recipe is the best chaser for tequila or mezcal—spicy, tangy, and ready in just 10 minutes!

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 3/20/25 One Creative Cook 3/20/25

Spicy Fire Grilled Jerk Chicken with Homemade Marinade

This grilled jerk chicken with homemade jerk sauce is packed with authentic Jamaican flavor. Marinate in advance for an easy camping or BBQ meal!

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.

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!