Elizabeth Okosun
School
University Of Missouri-Columbia
Expertise
Nutrition, Recipes, Restaurants
- When she's not writing, Elizabeth is trying to create the perfect homemade pesto.
- Her favorite traveling activity is sampling local dishes to gain a deeper perspective on a city's culture.
- Elizabeth maintains that the best dish on Earth is her mother's jollof rice.
Experience
With over five years of experience in journalism, Elizabeth has written about travel, food, and culture for multiple publications. In college, she wrote and edited recipes for fitness brands and worked in the service industry. As a writer for The List, Elizabeth has covered everything from the most unique places to stay in London to the Gordon Ramsay recipes you should whip up at home. Her work can be found in Men's Health, Oprah Daily, and more.
Education
Elizabeth graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a focus in arts and culture magazine.
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Stories By Elizabeth Okosun
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If you are trying to take your air fryer salmon to the next level, this Mediterranean-inspired tart pomegranate glaze is certainly worth a try.
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If you're looking to cut down the carbs or simply need a switch-up, try using eggplant as a crust your next pizza night for a delicious and mild base.
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These 15-minute air fryer quesadillas are super satisfying and deliciously crisp. Simply stuff them with fridge leftovers or get inspired with fancy fillings.
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You don't need to buy veggie burgers at the grocery store when you can easily make nutritious and hearty mushroom and chickpea patties at home.
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Cow's milk is a mainstay in the diets of people around the world, but why? Cow's milk wasn't always the dominant dairy beverage, but it has been for many years.
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Why not savor the flavors of summer by turning your zucchini into a delicious, spreadable butter that can frozen and used for months on end?
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Let's be honest, the bird can be tasteless at times. Thankfully, there's a tried and true method to always get a delicious, juicy turkey.
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Vegetables are meant to enhance the taste of the chicken, adding depth and variety. However, too many vegetables may change the taste entirely.
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Edamame, often eaten with Asian dishes, is rich in protein and fiber, making it a healthy snack. When dressed up in spices and herbs, however, it's even better.
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There are a lot of Southern recipes that can be seen as a staple meal of the region, but boiled peanuts are certainly the premier snack of the South.
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Each bite of French toast topped with banana is a decadent treat; but if you're looking to maximize on that flavor, try this easy batter hack.
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There are those occasional moments when you bite into your pasta, only to find that it's hard and tough without an ounce of tenderness. Here's how to fix it.
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Whether you pair lobster ravioli with a creamy white wine sauce or classic tomato sauce, the main ingredient should always shine through.
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Adding aromatic cardamom to plain old white rice will elevate this simple staple to a much tastier grain. Find out how, and what other spices work with it.
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If you're looking for a way to spruce up the way you eat chicken and eggplants together, eggplant boats offer an interesting way to prepare the two.
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Apples and peanut butter are a classic snack — but try using this combination next time you make caramel apples to really elevate the fall dessert.
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Chick-fil-A's chicken salad sandwich is no longer offered in the restaurant, but the recipe is publicly available and easy to prepare at home.
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The acidic quality of a dish is an important element to consider, but it's easy to add too much. Rice wine vinegar offers a gentle compromise.
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Throwing salt, pepper, and a few herbs on salmon will always deliver great results, but adding honey always gives it an upgrade in the air fryer.
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Poaching fish might seem like an extensive process, but a few high quality ingredients will get you the tender, juicy results you're looking for.
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If you're looking to switch up your pinwheel sandwiches or adopt a healthier approach, look no further than zucchini. The summer squash brings a savory taste.
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Tracking down the spices for this soup may prove an adventure in culinary ingredient sourcing, but you'll be thrilled with the result after your hard work.
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If you've seen the vibrant and fluffy bread that is bursting with color making the rounds on social media and wondered what it was, the answer is cloud bread.
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If you want a lighter smash burger option, look to ground turkey. The lean meat is high in protein and lower in saturated fat than ground beef.
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No matter what time of year it is, the simple combination of mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and tomato is a welcome sight at the table or on the buffet.
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On hot summer nights, a nice cold salad can be the perfect meal or side. Try combining butter beans and buttermilk for a tangy and refreshing salad.
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Don't believe everything you see on TikTok; using boiling water to make scrambled eggs left us with bland, regrettable results.