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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

144 recipes

  • Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    56

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Yewande Komolafe

    9 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    9

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango-Tomato Salad

    Mango-Tomato Salad

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    37

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Pepper Relish

    Mango Pepper Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    12

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    473

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    31

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poached Chicken Breasts

    Poached Chicken Breasts

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    78

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe, Afia Amoako

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

    148

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Yewande Komolafe

    52 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    52

    About 7 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sugared Doughnuts

    Sugared Doughnuts

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    146

    6 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Butter Curls

    Lemon Butter Curls

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    553

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 45 minutes’ chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Akara (Crispy Bean Fritters)

    Akara (Crispy Bean Fritters)

    Yewande Komolafe

    45 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    45

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    298

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken)

    Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    300

    About 1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    709

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buss Up Shut (Paratha-Style Roti)

    Buss Up Shut (Paratha-Style Roti)

    Yewande Komolafe, Peter Prime

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

    190

    2 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thieboudienne

    Thieboudienne

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    295

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    877

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Concord Grape Jelly

    Concord Grape Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe, Sarah Sanneh of Pies ‘n’ Thighs

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

    80

    3 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kosua ne Meko (Eggs With Pepper Relish)

    Kosua ne Meko (Eggs With Pepper Relish)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    378

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Yewande Komolafe, Nina Compton

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

    306

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

    1164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,164

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Saag Shrimp

    Saag Shrimp

    Yewande Komolafe, Pourin Singh

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

    520

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    452

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Yewande Komolafe

    1225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,225

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egusi Soup

    Egusi Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    98

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    258

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Waffles

    Chocolate Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    146

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    198

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    316

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chapati

    Chapati

    Yewande Komolafe, Kiano Moju, Agnes Kiano Kasaine

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

    172

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,128

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

    Yewande Komolafe

    3044 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,044

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Fish and Broccolini With Tamarind and Black Pepper

    Roasted Fish and Broccolini With Tamarind and Black Pepper

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    552

    35 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    516

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassava Oven Fries

    Cassava Oven Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

    180 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    180

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    819

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Kouign-Amann

    Classic Kouign-Amann

    Yewande Komolafe, Nicolas Henry

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

    628

    3 hours, plus at least 5 hours’ rising and 30 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Chicken With Harissa, Dates and Citrus

    Pan-Seared Chicken With Harissa, Dates and Citrus

    Yewande Komolafe

    2192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,192

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    1910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,910

    35 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    379

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    1,000

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Shortbread

    Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    834

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Shortbread Dough

    Butter Shortbread Dough

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    587

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    396

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    430

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary

    Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

    1009 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,009

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Yewande Komolafe

    1218 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,218

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy

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