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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

  • Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Yewande Komolafe

    2781 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,781

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    777

    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

    1679 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,679

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Whipped Cream

    Simple Whipped Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    294

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nước Chấm

    Nước Chấm

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    439

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    641

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    159

    15 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

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

    498

    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

    1812 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,812

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    506

    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

    1212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,212

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    331

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Yewande Komolafe

    1990 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,990

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Yewande Komolafe

    10482 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,482

    20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    748

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

    2531 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,531

    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

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

    720

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    709

    1 hour, plus 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    213

    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

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

    654

    15 minutes, plus 2 to 14 days’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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

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

    414

    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

    2215 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,215

    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

    2313 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,313

    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

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

    206

    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

    1795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,795

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    220

    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

    9580 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    9,580

    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

    1777 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,777

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Yewande Komolafe

    9762 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,762

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    3,293

    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

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

    297

    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.

  • Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy

    Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    1,009

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Rosemary, Chickpeas and Salted Lemon

    Braised Chicken With Rosemary, Chickpeas and Salted Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

    1339 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,339

    50 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

    8121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    8,121

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Suya

    Beef Suya

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    324

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frejon (Beans in Coconut Milk)

    Frejon (Beans in Coconut Milk)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    153

    2 hours, plus soaking

    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.

  • 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.

  • Jollof Rice

    Jollof Rice

    Yewande Komolafe

    3331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,331

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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