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're someone who likes the kind of crunch on your chicken tenders that can be heard across the table, then it's time to coat them in tortilla chips.
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Roasted squash offers a warming and comforting taste of fall and winter, but there's a quicker way of cooking it: Simply saute with a spoonful of sugar.
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When you reheat last night's delicious pasta dish, don't let the microwave let you down. Leave it to the air fryer, instead, for the best results.
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If you're looking for a way to inject more flavor into a turkey sandwich, pesto is a great option, but there are multiple flavorful ways to incorporate it.
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While heating your sauce for hours, it might be tempting to throw your pasta into the slow cooker, too, but you should think twice before doing it.
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Gently poaching fish filets is a healthy and tasty way to go, but push the meal up a notch by adding your veggie sides into the liquid for a range of benefits.
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Black bean burgers are an excellent plant-based alternative, but preparation is key to ensure they don't fall flat. Here's how to get a crispy bite.
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You can absolutely cook ahi tuna in an air fryer, but pay carefull attention to heat and time in order to make sure your pricey tuna steak turns out just right.
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Frozen crab legs from the grocery store are typically pre-cooked, so you're essentially reheating the crab legs. Be careful not to overcook them.
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Browned butter is known to bring richness to chocolate chip cookies or pasta sauce, but it's incredible for veggies, too, especially green beans.
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Something mouth-watering that makes you sweat a little is best reached when the spice is skin-deep. To give your meat a kick, marinate it in chili oil.
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If you're looking for an exciting new condiment to take the place of gravy alongside your mashed potatoes, look no further than fresh, bright pesto sauce.
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An dehydrated tomato is a tangy, sweet, and versatile ingredient. Dry your own at home in the oven for a rich tomatoey hit in recipes all year round.
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If you're growing tired of familiar old dishes, try giving them a briny boost with pickled tomatoes. This versatile addition pairs well with nearly everything.
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Creating the perfect fried rice is a delicate balance of ingredients, and too much sauce can turn it to mush. But there's one way to easily fix that problem.
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Everyone has a favorite Starbucks drink. But did you know you could add that sweet, creamy flavor to a delicious mug cake? Pour a splash into your next dessert!
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While the task of removing shrimp tails after they're cooked may seem tedious, there are many reasons you should leave them on when preparing a dish.
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Take your burger from casual to luxurious with some truffle oil. Add other quality ingredients, such as Wagyu beef and arugula, to bring it all together.
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The one big downside of spaghetti squash is just how long it takes to roast in the oven. Instead, use a microwave to cook it to tender perfection.
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Going overboard on things like dates, ripe bananas, or agave syrup can result in a smoothie that's way too sweet. Luckily, there's an easy fix.
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Rice's usefulness goes beyond its culinary prowess. It can be used as a closet deodorizer, helps to dry out a waterlogged phone, and can even ripen fruit.
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When oil-poaching tuna, it's easy to accidentally overcook the fish and wind up with a meal that's dry and tough. Here's how to tell when your tuna is done.
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Puréeing vegetables like winter squash and adding them to pasta sauce turns a mundane meal into something enhanced with a rich, warm flavor.
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If you want your tomatoes to really shine, try ramping up their natural sweetness with a drizzle of honey. The pairing is even better when roasted.
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If you run out of cooking oil, or if you're just trying to cut back on your oil intake, you can still saute by using vegetable stock instead.
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If you've ever wondered why some of your tomatoes end up brittle and hard while others turn are watery and soft, you're probably not taking size into account.
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Simpler than deep frying, the healthier cooking technique requires less oil and is easier to clean up. That said, there is one commonly made mistake.