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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

  • Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    213

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    316

    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

    1190 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,190

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

    Yewande Komolafe

    3346 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,346

    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

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

    575

    35 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    520

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassava Oven Fries

    Cassava Oven Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    183

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    835

    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

    2296 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,296

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    1935 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,935

    35 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    384

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    397

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Yewande Komolafe

    1105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,105

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Shortbread

    Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    844

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Shortbread Dough

    Butter Shortbread Dough

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    591

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    470

    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

    1025 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,025

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Yewande Komolafe

    1246 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,246

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

    1297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,297

    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

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

    238

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    714

    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

    4117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,117

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Election Cake

    Election Cake

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    483

    4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetable Maafé

    Vegetable Maafé

    Yewande Komolafe

    1297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,297

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3172 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,172

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Spiced Crème Caramel

    Spiced Crème Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    111

    2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,097

    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

    1066 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,066

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    404

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    837

    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

    6294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,294

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    851

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    611

    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

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

    726

    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

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

    545

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    415

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chess Pie

    Chess Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    970

    1 hour, plus at least 50 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    564

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    895

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread

    Cornbread

    Yewande Komolafe

    1744 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,744

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread Dressing

    Cornbread Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    701

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots

    Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots

    Yewande Komolafe

    1428 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,428

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    262

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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