Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 4/6/25 One Creative Cook 4/6/25

Easy Skillet Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Fat

These smoky bacon fat Brussels sprouts are quick, flavorful, and made in just one pan—perfect for campfire meals or weeknight dinners!

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 2/24/25 One Creative Cook 2/24/25

Crispy Duck Breast with Red Wine Pan Sauce

Cooking duck may seem intimidating but it’s easier than you think. This special occasion-worthy meal is so simple you can have it any night of the week.

One Creative Cook 2/11/25 One Creative Cook 2/11/25

How to Make Classic Espagnole Sauce with Homemade Brown Stock

Learn to make Espagnole—the classic French mother sauce—with homemade brown stock. Optionally turn it into Sauce Chasseur for an elevated steak dinner!

One Creative Cook 1/20/25 One Creative Cook 1/20/25

All Day Tomato Sauce with San Marzano Tomatoes

This slow-cooked red sauce delivers a deep and authentic Italian flavor with just 5 basic ingredients. Make a big batch and freeze for easy meals!

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!

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!