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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

  • Classic Kouign-Amann

    Classic Kouign-Amann

    Yewande Komolafe, Nicolas Henry

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

    630

    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

    2228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,228

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    1916 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,916

    35 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    380

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Yewande Komolafe

    1062 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,062

    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

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

    837

    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

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

    397

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    431

    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

    1013 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,013

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Yewande Komolafe

    1232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,232

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

    1274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,274

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots

    Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    236

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    676

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Za’atar Roasted Tofu With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Lemony Tahini

    Za’atar Roasted Tofu With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Lemony Tahini

    Yewande Komolafe

    3999 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,999

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Election Cake

    Election Cake

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    482

    4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetable Maafé

    Vegetable Maafé

    Yewande Komolafe

    1279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,279

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    2749 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,749

    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

    2882 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,882

    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

    1054 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,054

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    394

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    792

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    6232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,232

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    842

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    607

    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

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

    245

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    538

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    412

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chess Pie

    Chess Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    959

    1 hour, plus at least 50 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    558

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    878

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread

    Cornbread

    Yewande Komolafe

    1646 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,646

    35 minutes

    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

    1311 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,311

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    261

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    322

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Yewande Komolafe

    1593 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,593

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    439

    1 hour, plus 90 minutes’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Burritos

    Breakfast Burritos

    Yewande Komolafe

    1596 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,596

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apple Jelly

    Apple Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    162

    2 hours, plus cooling and canning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    178

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    214

    45 minutes, plus canning or cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    667

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    78

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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