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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Venison comes with a lot of benefits but also a few drawbacks, one of which being its gaminess. Luckily, it's easy to mitigate that gaminess.
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When it's taco night at your house, be sure to get your recipe just right by balancing the savoriness of your meat with a hint of sweetness.
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A creamy, warming dish can provide all the relief you need after a stressful week. To make the ultimate comfort food, whip up some chicken spaghetti.
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If you thought that ham was an irreplaceable and unassailable type of meat, you will be surprised by what can be accomplished by brining turkey in sugar.
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Making a good, strong batch of flavorful iced tea typically requires many tea bags, which can be a hassle. Use this easy trick to keep your tea brew in order.
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If you've been trying to make your own nut milk at home, you know that any way you slice it, it's a tedious process. Well, this hack is for you!
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The next time you make the classic sweet and savory Southern dish of fried chicken and waffles, elevate your meal with some spicy maple syrup.
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As time goes by, different foods and drinks gain and lose different health claims. So, why are some now suggesting that bourbon has a slew of health benefits?
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Putting one of the fishiest kinds of fish sounds like it would absolutely ruin a beef stew. Yet, we assure you, your beef stew craves anchovies.
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The delicate form of Jamaican beef patties can be difficult to replicate by hand at home, but you can use an empanada maker to streamline the process.
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Fried rice is a comfort food that's easy to love. To get your homemade version as good as a restaurant one, concentrate on how you first cook the aromatics.
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Delicious and reliable cornmeal-based muffins are always a treat, so why not create something similar by sprinkling cornmeal into your pancake batter?
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Okra is a divisive vegetable for some, but grilling it does the trick when it comes to texture. From there, it tastes great on a number of different salads.
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Canned salmon is a great staple to keep in your pantry for numerous quick and easy dishes, but the brand you purchase matters when it comes to taste and more.
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When spread on a sandwich it's one thing, yet when it's the base of a remoulade it's another. This pantry staple may have more to it than meets the eye.
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Costco is offering yet another free reusable water bottle as an incentive to auto-renew membership - but many shoppers are less than enthused about it.
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Though it can stand in for rice, it doesn't share the same slightly sweet flavor. Thankfully, there's nothing a few spices can't fix when cooking quinoa.
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The dish is a creamy, delicious hit, with a mild flavor that appeals to many. Everyone has their own twist, but have you tried apples in your egg salad?
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Scrambled eggs are so easy and so delicious that sometimes we can't help but make way more than we can eat. Lucky for us, leftovers are easy to store.
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Baked or braised short ribs are often cooked with fruity red wine or mild beef broth, but for this style, you'll reach for peanut butter instead.
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Salty and complete with aromatics like coriander, mustard seed, and black peppercorn, corned beef broth offers a peppery kick that can be employed elsewhere.
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Everyone knows that a bite of crispy chicken goes down well with a sip of chilled sweet tea, but have you ever considered steeping it in the liquid first?
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Quality beef stew is nuanced with a bit of tang that can be delivered by wine or balsamic vinegar, but today we're reaching for the orange juice instead.
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Steamed mussels and clams have a subtle briny flavor that works great on its own. But you can really elevate these shellfish by adding a little beer to the mix!
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A slurry of starch and water is typically used to thicken caramel, but powdered sugar, also known as icing sugar, is used to make icing, works better.
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As long as it's supple, that's all that matters. If you're looking for a new meat tenderizing method, marinating it in evaporated milk is the way to go.
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The best dining experiences combine great food with amazing ambiance, and is there any more awe-inspiring setting than space for a fine meal?