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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

164 recipes

  • Ọbẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew)

    Ọbẹ̀ Onírù (Designer Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Obe Oniru (Designer Stew) With Eggs

    Obe Oniru (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

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

    82

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Mbatata (Sweet Potato Cookies)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    72

    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

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

    54

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Swiss Chard

    Roasted Swiss Chard

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    44

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Harissa Shrimp With Greens and Feta

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    388

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Shai Magnan (Sudanese Burned Milk Tea)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    129

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    One-Pan Roasted Vegetables and Polenta

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    219

    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

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

    413

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Zanzibari Mix (Urojo)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    79

    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

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

    384

    45 minutes

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  • Suya Spice

    Suya Spice

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    18

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zanzibari Pizza

    Zanzibari Pizza

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    30

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Sticky Rice Cakes With Sausage and Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    134

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Iced Coconut Limeade

    Iced Coconut Limeade

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    93

    20 minutes

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  • Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Lemon-Pepper Zucchini Pasta With Dill

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    691

    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

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

    268

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    43

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Bratwurst With Caramelized Onions and Chakalaka

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    8

    25 minutes

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    easy
  • Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    126

    50 minutes

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  • Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    17

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango-Tomato Salad

    Mango-Tomato Salad

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    61

    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

    1255 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,255

    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

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

    136

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe, Afia Amoako

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

    169

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    54

    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

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

    561

    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

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

    45

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    301

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    303

    About 1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    728

    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

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

    193

    2 hours 50 minutes

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  • Thieboudienne

    Thieboudienne

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    314

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    992

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Concord Grape Jelly

    Concord Grape Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe, Sarah Sanneh of Pies ‘n’ Thighs

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

    84

    3 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kosua ne Meko (Eggs With Pepper Relish)

    Kosua ne Meko (Eggs With Pepper Relish)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    380

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Yewande Komolafe, Nina Compton

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

    321

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

    1415 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,415

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Saag Shrimp

    Saag Shrimp

    Yewande Komolafe, Pourin Singh

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

    586

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    478

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Yewande Komolafe

    1261 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,261

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egusi Soup

    Egusi Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    103

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Waffles

    Chocolate Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    156

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    277

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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