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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

193 recipes

  • Miyan Masara (Corn Soup)

    Miyan Masara (Corn Soup)

    Yewande Komolafe, Michael Elégbèdé

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

    7

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut and Mango Layer Cake

    Coconut and Mango Layer Cake

    Yewande Komolafe, Dria Atencio

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

    13

    3 hours 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Mushroom Sandwiches

    Crispy Mushroom Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    18

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frejon and Mango Cream Pie

    Frejon and Mango Cream Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    5

    5 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Shrimp With Shimi Sauce

    Charred Shrimp With Shimi Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe, Lay Alston

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

    237

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basic Cooked Yams

    Basic Cooked Yams

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    8

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ìyán (Yam Swallow)

    Ìyán (Yam Swallow)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    8

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garri (Fermented Dried Cassava) Swallow

    Garri (Fermented Dried Cassava) Swallow

    Yewande Komolafe

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ugali (White Corn Swallow)

    Ugali (White Corn Swallow)

    Yewande Komolafe

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basic Cooked Plantains

    Basic Cooked Plantains

    Yewande Komolafe

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom-Stuffed Baked Plantains

    Mushroom-Stuffed Baked Plantains

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    38

    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

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

    19

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish and Lentils With Sauce Rof

    Fish and Lentils With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    522

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Patties

    Beef Patties

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    39

    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

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

    14

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Burẹ́dì Ágẹ̀gẹ (Soft Pull-Apart Rolls) 

    Burẹ́dì Ágẹ̀gẹ (Soft Pull-Apart Rolls) 

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    6

    5 hours 10 minutes

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

    Mọin-Mọin for a Gathering (Savory Bean Pudding)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    5

    3 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eru (Cameroonian Stewed Greens)

    Eru (Cameroonian Stewed Greens)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    6

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poulet DG (Cameroonian Chicken and Plantains)

    Poulet DG (Cameroonian Chicken and Plantains)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    100

    6 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Butter Cornmeal Cake

    Brown Butter Cornmeal Cake

    Yewande Komolafe, Kelly Mencin

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

    174

    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

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

    46

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Red (Pepper Stewed Beans)

    Red Red (Pepper Stewed Beans)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    28

    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

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

    116

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Isidudu (Creamy Corn Porridge)

    Isidudu (Creamy Corn Porridge)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    46

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Holiday Nut Mix

    Savory Holiday Nut Mix

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    102

    1 hour 10 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.

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

    Gúgúrú àti Epà (Sweet-Salty Popcorn and Peanuts)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    167

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Obẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew) With Eggs

    Obẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew) With Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    6

    45 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ọbẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew)

    Ọbẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    8

    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

    1796 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,796

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    156

    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

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

    72

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Swiss Chard

    Roasted Swiss Chard

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    85

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    1,311

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    150

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    370

    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

    1007 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,007

    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

    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

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

    674

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suya Spice

    Suya Spice

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    25

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Pizza

    Zanzibari Pizza

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    83

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    218

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Iced Coconut Limeade

    Iced Coconut Limeade

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    326

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Yewande Komolafe

    1060 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,060

    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

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

    307

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    18

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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