Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

One Creative Cook 10/18/25 One Creative Cook 10/18/25

Make Ahead Marinated Green Beans

These easy marinated green beans are perfect for make-ahead meals. Lemony, herby, and even more flavorful after an overnight rest.

One Creative Cook 9/24/25 One Creative Cook 9/24/25

Perfect Homemade Crust for Pumpkin Pie

This homemade pie crust is so flaky, buttery, and delicious—well worth the effort. It only takes 3 ingredients and a little bit of patience.

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.

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 7/26/25 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 7/16/25 One Creative Cook 7/16/25

No Mayo Egg Salad with Dill Pickles and Yogurt

Sub Greek yogurt in place of mayo in this healthy egg salad recipe. It’s light, creamy, tangy, and packed with crunchy dill pickles and herbs.

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.

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!