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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

  • Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    743

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

    2415 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,415

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

    Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    421

    40 minutes, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fufu (Swallows)

    Fufu (Swallows)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    552

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    717

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    707

    1 hour, plus 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Lamb With Squash and Brandied Fruit

    Braised Lamb With Squash and Brandied Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    156

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Dried Fruit

    Brandied Dried Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    651

    15 minutes, plus 2 to 14 days’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    212

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Fruit Scones

    Brandied Fruit Scones

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    292

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Tamarind Pork Ribs With Scallions and Peanuts

    Spicy Tamarind Pork Ribs With Scallions and Peanuts

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    404

    2 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms

    Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe

    2206 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,206

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs

    Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    2300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,300

    30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Millet Salad With Cucumber, Avocado and Lemon

    Toasted Millet Salad With Cucumber, Avocado and Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    201

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs

    Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    1786 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,786

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    209

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

    Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

    Yewande Komolafe

    9501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    9,501

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Caramels

    Coconut Caramels

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    429

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)

    Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1768 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,768

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Yewande Komolafe

    9540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,540

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Yewande Komolafe

    3262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,262

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lane Cake

    Lane Cake

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    884

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Bananas With Pecan-Coconut Crunch

    Caramelized Bananas With Pecan-Coconut Crunch

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    295

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Cheesecake With Caramelized Pineapple and Coconut

    No-Bake Cheesecake With Caramelized Pineapple and Coconut

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    210

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Rosemary, Chickpeas and Salted Lemon

    Braised Chicken With Rosemary, Chickpeas and Salted Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

    1331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,331

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy

    Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy

    Yewande Komolafe

    1000 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,000

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice

    Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice

    Yewande Komolafe

    8067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    8,067

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Efo Riro (Stewed Amaranth Greens)

    Efo Riro (Stewed Amaranth Greens)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    128

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Suya

    Beef Suya

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    313

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frejon (Beans in Coconut Milk)

    Frejon (Beans in Coconut Milk)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    151

    2 hours, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dodo (Fried Plantains)

    Dodo (Fried Plantains)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    258

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jollof Rice

    Jollof Rice

    Yewande Komolafe

    3293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,293

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Pepper Soup

    Fish Pepper Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    130

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Yam Fries

    Crispy Yam Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    65

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Agege Bread

    Agege Bread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    247

    1 1/2 hours, plus rising and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Goat Leg in Obe Ata

    Braised Goat Leg in Obe Ata

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    231

    5 to 6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Puff Puff

    Puff Puff

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    246

    30 minutes, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Cauliflower Soup

    Ginger-Cauliflower Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    1247 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,247

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Fish With Chard and Spicy Red-Pepper Relish

    Sheet-Pan Fish With Chard and Spicy Red-Pepper Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    304

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant

    Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant

    Yewande Komolafe

    3341 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,341

    45 minutes to 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash With Turmeric-Ginger Chickpeas

    Roasted Squash With Turmeric-Ginger Chickpeas

    Yewande Komolafe

    1182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,182

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orecchiette With ’Nduja, Shrimp and Tomatoes

    Orecchiette With ’Nduja, Shrimp and Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    436

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Fennel

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Fennel

    Yewande Komolafe

    2722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,722

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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