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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

155 recipes

  • Salmon and Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce

    Salmon and Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    66

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Chicken Meatballs with Suya and Charred Corn

    Smashed Chicken Meatballs with Suya and Charred Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    5

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suya Spice

    Suya Spice

    Yewande Komolafe

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Pizza

    Zanzibari Pizza

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    12

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    83

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Iced Coconut Limeade

    Iced Coconut Limeade

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    75

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    612

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Stir-Fried Pork and Plums With Fresh Herbs

    Stir-Fried Pork and Plums With Fresh Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    251

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    7

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    37

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    125

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    15

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Pepper Relish

    Mango Pepper Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    17

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango-Tomato Salad

    Mango-Tomato Salad

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    58

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    912

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    39

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poached Chicken Breasts

    Poached Chicken Breasts

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    104

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe, Afia Amoako

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

    158

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    53

    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

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

    555

    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

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

    300

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    301

    About 1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    715

    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

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

    191

    2 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thieboudienne

    Thieboudienne

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    312

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    915

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Concord Grape Jelly

    Concord Grape Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe, Sarah Sanneh of Pies ‘n’ Thighs

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

    82

    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
  • Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

    1383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,383

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Yewande Komolafe, Nina Compton

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

    317

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saag Shrimp

    Saag Shrimp

    Yewande Komolafe, Pourin Singh

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

    569

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    471

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Yewande Komolafe

    1241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,241

    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.

  • Chocolate Waffles

    Chocolate Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    147

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    268

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    205

    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

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

    175

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1130 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,130

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

    Yewande Komolafe

    3185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,185

    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

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

    556

    35 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    517

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassava Oven Fries

    Cassava Oven Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    181

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    826

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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