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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

171 recipes

  • Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Yewande Komolafe, Nina Compton

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

    325

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saag Shrimp

    Saag Shrimp

    Yewande Komolafe, Pourin Singh

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

    607

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    483

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Yewande Komolafe

    1270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,270

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egusi Soup

    Egusi Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    104

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Waffles

    Chocolate Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    158

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    283

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    219

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    318

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chapati

    Chapati

    Yewande Komolafe, Kiano Moju, Agnes Kiano Kasaine

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

    178

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1203 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,203

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

    Yewande Komolafe

    3419 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,419

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Fish and Broccolini With Tamarind and Black Pepper

    Roasted Fish and Broccolini With Tamarind and Black Pepper

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    582

    35 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    523

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassava Oven Fries

    Cassava Oven Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    184

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    844

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Kouign-Amann

    Classic Kouign-Amann

    Yewande Komolafe, Nicolas Henry

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

    634

    3 hours, plus at least 5 hours’ rising and 30 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Chicken With Harissa, Dates and Citrus

    Pan-Seared Chicken With Harissa, Dates and Citrus

    Yewande Komolafe

    2380 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,380

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    2078 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,078

    35 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    401

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Shortbread

    Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    866

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Shortbread Dough

    Butter Shortbread Dough

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    605

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    405

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Yewande Komolafe

    1177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,177

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    512

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary

    Savory Shortbread Cookies With Olives and Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

    1044 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,044

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Yewande Komolafe

    1251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,251

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

    1309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,309

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots

    Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    240

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    749

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Za’atar Roasted Tofu With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Lemony Tahini

    Za’atar Roasted Tofu With Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Lemony Tahini

    Yewande Komolafe

    4384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,384

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Election Cake

    Election Cake

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    486

    4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetable Maafé

    Vegetable Maafé

    Yewande Komolafe

    1300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,300

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,370

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Spiced Crème Caramel

    Spiced Crème Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    112

    2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3158 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,158

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sinasir (Fermented Rice Skillet Cakes)

    Sinasir (Fermented Rice Skillet Cakes)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    94

    About 3 to 6 hours, plus 24 hours’ fermentation

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eintopf (Braised Short Ribs With Fennel, Squash and Sweet Potato)

    Eintopf (Braised Short Ribs With Fennel, Squash and Sweet Potato)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1084 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,084

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    410

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    911

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    6351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,351

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    856

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    616

    2 hours, plus 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Cakes)

    Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Cakes)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    41

    1 1/2 hours, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din

    Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    727

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut-Lemongrass Tapioca With Caramelized Citrus

    Coconut-Lemongrass Tapioca With Caramelized Citrus

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    246

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    562

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    430

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling dough

    or to save this recipe.

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