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  1. About Us
  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

181 recipes

  • Mushroom-Stuffed Baked Plantains

    Mushroom-Stuffed Baked Plantains

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    16

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ìlá (Okra Soup With Shrimp and Greens)

    Ìlá (Okra Soup With Shrimp and Greens)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    9

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish and Lentils With Sauce Rof

    Fish and Lentils With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    259

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Patties

    Beef Patties

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    30

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Liberian Stewed Greens Dip With Plantain Chips

    Liberian Stewed Greens Dip With Plantain Chips

    Yewande Komolafe

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Coconut Tapioca Pudding With Fruit

    Spiced Coconut Tapioca Pudding With Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    13

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Burẹ́dì Ágẹ̀gẹ (Soft Pull-Apart Rolls) 

    Burẹ́dì Ágẹ̀gẹ (Soft Pull-Apart Rolls) 

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    5

    5 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mọin-Mọin for a Gathering (Savory Bean Pudding)

    Mọin-Mọin for a Gathering (Savory Bean Pudding)

    Yewande Komolafe

    3 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poulet DG (Cameroonian Chicken and Plantains)

    Poulet DG (Cameroonian Chicken and Plantains)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    98

    6 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Butter Cornmeal Cake

    Brown Butter Cornmeal Cake

    Yewande Komolafe, Kelly Mencin

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

    164

    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

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

    40

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Red (Pepper Stewed Beans)

    Red Red (Pepper Stewed Beans)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    21

    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

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

    57

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta in Rundown Sauce

    Pasta in Rundown Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    108

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Isidudu (Creamy Corn Porridge)

    Isidudu (Creamy Corn Porridge)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    41

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chukchuk (Coconut Caramel Clusters)

    Chukchuk (Coconut Caramel Clusters)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    36

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Holiday Nut Mix

    Savory Holiday Nut Mix

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    101

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Gúgúrú àti Epà (Sweet-Salty Popcorn and Peanuts)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    164

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Obẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew) With Eggs

    Obẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew) With Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    5

    45 to 50 minutes

    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.

  • One-Pan Spicy Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms

    One-Pan Spicy Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe

    1689 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,689

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    153

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kelewele-Spiced Pork Chops and Pears

    Kelewele-Spiced Pork Chops and Pears

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    71

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Swiss Chard

    Roasted Swiss Chard

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    66

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Yewande Komolafe

    1025 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,025

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    149

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    359

    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

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

    829

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    90

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Chicken Meatballs with Suya and Charred Corn

    Smashed Chicken Meatballs with Suya and Charred Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    489

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suya Spice

    Suya Spice

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    20

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Pizza

    Zanzibari Pizza

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    82

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    212

    or to save this recipe.

  • Iced Coconut Limeade

    Iced Coconut Limeade

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    210

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    794

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Pork and Plums With Fresh Herbs

    Stir-Fried Pork and Plums With Fresh Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    281

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    16

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    47

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    177

    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

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

    69

    25 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.

  • Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Masala Chickpeas With Tofu and Blistered Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

    2165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,165

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    44

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poached Chicken Breasts

    Poached Chicken Breasts

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    329

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe, Afia Amoako

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

    190

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    61

    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.

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