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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

175 recipes

  • Eru (Cameroonian Stewed Greens)

    Eru (Cameroonian Stewed Greens)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poulet DG (Cameroonian Chicken and Plantains)

    Poulet DG (Cameroonian Chicken and Plantains)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    48

    6 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Butter Cornmeal Cake

    Brown Butter Cornmeal Cake

    Yewande Komolafe, Kelly Mencin

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

    147

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus at least 12 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bobotie (Meat and Egg Casserole)

    Bobotie (Meat and Egg Casserole)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    28

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Red (Pepper Stewed Beans)

    Red Red (Pepper Stewed Beans)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    17

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Kelewele (Spiced Plantains) With Crispy Shallots and Herbs

    Roasted Kelewele (Spiced Plantains) With Crispy Shallots and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    50

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta in Rundown Sauce

    Pasta in Rundown Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    97

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Isidudu (Creamy Corn Porridge)

    Isidudu (Creamy Corn Porridge)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    39

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chukchuk (Coconut Caramel Clusters)

    Chukchuk (Coconut Caramel Clusters)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    33

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Holiday Nut Mix

    Savory Holiday Nut Mix

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    100

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gúgúrú àti Epà (Sweet-Salty Popcorn and Peanuts)

    Gúgúrú àti Epà (Sweet-Salty Popcorn and Peanuts)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    163

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ọbẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew)

    Ọbẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    7

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Obẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew) With Eggs

    Obẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew) With Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

    45 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Spicy Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms

    One-Pan Spicy Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe

    1453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,453

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    135

    35 minutes, plus 25 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kelewele-Spiced Pork Chops and Pears

    Kelewele-Spiced Pork Chops and Pears

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    66

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Swiss Chard

    Roasted Swiss Chard

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    54

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    840

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    143

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    341

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon and Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce

    Salmon and Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    729

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    87

    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

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

    426

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suya Spice

    Suya Spice

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    19

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Pizza

    Zanzibari Pizza

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    34

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    168

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Iced Coconut Limeade

    Iced Coconut Limeade

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    104

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    733

    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

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

    275

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    12

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    45

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    127

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    19

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango-Tomato Salad

    Mango-Tomato Salad

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    63

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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.

  • Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

    1901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,901

    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

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

    221

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe, Afia Amoako

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

    184

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    60

    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

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

    604

    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

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

    46

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    307

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    310

    About 1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    760

    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

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

    196

    2 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thieboudienne

    Thieboudienne

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    316

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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