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  2. Yewande Komolafe

Yewande Komolafe

Yewande Komolafe is a cooking writer and columnist for The New York Times and a recipe developer and video host for NYT Cooking. She is also the author of the cookbook “My Everyday Lagos.”

Recipes by Yewande Komolafe

139 recipes

  • Vegetable Maafé

    Vegetable Maafé

    Yewande Komolafe

    1271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,271

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    2725 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,725

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Spiced Crème Caramel

    Spiced Crème Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

    111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    111

    2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    2860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,860

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sinasir (Fermented Rice Skillet Cakes)

    Sinasir (Fermented Rice Skillet Cakes)

    Yewande Komolafe

    94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    94

    About 3 to 6 hours, plus 24 hours’ fermentation

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eintopf (Braised Short Ribs With Fennel, Squash and Sweet Potato)

    Eintopf (Braised Short Ribs With Fennel, Squash and Sweet Potato)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1051 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,051

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

    391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    391

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Yewande Komolafe

    783 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    783

    30 minutes

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  • Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    6141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,141

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Yewande Komolafe

    834 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    834

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Yewande Komolafe

    606 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    606

    2 hours, plus 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Cakes)

    Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Cakes)

    Yewande Komolafe

    41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    41

    1 1/2 hours, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din

    Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din

    Yewande Komolafe

    726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    726

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut-Lemongrass Tapioca With Caramelized Citrus

    Coconut-Lemongrass Tapioca With Caramelized Citrus

    Yewande Komolafe

    243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    243

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    537 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    537

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    410 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    410

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chess Pie

    Chess Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

    958 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    958

    1 hour, plus at least 50 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Yewande Komolafe

    553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    553

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread

    Cornbread

    Yewande Komolafe

    1620 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,620

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

    873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    873

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread Dressing

    Cornbread Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

    677 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    677

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots

    Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots

    Yewande Komolafe

    1189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,189

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

    258 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    258

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

    319 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    319

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Yewande Komolafe

    438 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    438

    1 hour, plus 90 minutes’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Yewande Komolafe

    1583 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,583

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Burritos

    Breakfast Burritos

    Yewande Komolafe

    1566 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,566

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apple Jelly

    Apple Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe

    159 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    159

    2 hours, plus cooling and canning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

    195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    195

    45 minutes, plus canning or cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Yewande Komolafe

    174 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    174

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

    666 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    666

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Yewande Komolafe

    77 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    77

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Yewande Komolafe

    2395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,395

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

    741 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    741

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Fish With Bacon and Sweet Corn

    One-Pan Fish With Bacon and Sweet Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

    1431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,431

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Whipped Cream

    Simple Whipped Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

    283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    283

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nước Chấm

    Nước Chấm

    Yewande Komolafe

    404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    404

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Yewande Komolafe

    158 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    158

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

    635 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    635

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Yewande Komolafe

    627 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    627

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

    489 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    489

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruit Caramel

    Fruit Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

    116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    116

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Yewande Komolafe

    1765 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,765

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Yewande Komolafe

    499 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    499

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing

    Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing

    Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter

    1171 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,171

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Yewande Komolafe

    328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    328

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Yewande Komolafe

    1980 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,980

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Yewande Komolafe

    9891 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,891

    20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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