Chef-Driven Recipes Made Easy

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 camping!

One Creative Cook 3/29/25 One Creative Cook 3/29/25

Campfire Grilled Flank Steak with Garlic, Herbs, and Butter

No marinade needed for this simple woodfire-grilled flank steak—just a quick rest with garlic, herbs, and butter for maximum flavor and tenderness.

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

Easy Make Ahead Power Salad for Camping

This hearty power salad is perfect for camping—chop at home, shake on-site, and enjoy a no-cook, protein-packed camping lunch or dinner in minutes!

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 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 Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Sour Cream

This one-pot chicken pesto pasta is loaded with broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sour cream—creamy, dreamy, and ready in 30 minutes!

One Creative Cook 3/1/25 One Creative Cook 3/1/25

Crispy Grilled Campfire Potato Wedges

Smoky, crispy, and buttery! These campfire potato wedges are the ultimate outdoor side dish—perfectly charred outside and fluffy inside.

One Creative Cook 2/27/25 One Creative Cook 2/27/25

Authentic Muffaletta Sandwich with Homemade Olive Salad

Make the iconic New Orleans muffaletta at home with homemade olive spread, Italian meats, and cheese. Let it marinate overnight for the best 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!