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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

  • Lemon Butter Curls

    Lemon Butter Curls

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    608

    or to save this recipe.

  • Akara (Crispy Bean Fritters)

    Akara (Crispy Bean Fritters)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    47

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    307

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken)

    Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    312

    About 1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    772

    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

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

    197

    2 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thieboudienne

    Thieboudienne

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    316

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

    1091 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,091

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

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

    386

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Coconut-Dill Salmon With Green Beans and Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

    1797 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,797

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Yewande Komolafe, Nina Compton

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

    334

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saag Shrimp

    Saag Shrimp

    Yewande Komolafe, Pourin Singh

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

    703

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    545

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Yewande Komolafe

    1353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,353

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egusi Soup

    Egusi Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    105

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Buckwheat Blueberry Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    236

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    294

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Waffles

    Chocolate Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    177

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    324

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chapati

    Chapati

    Yewande Komolafe, Kiano Moju, Agnes Kiano Kasaine

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

    181

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,237

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

    Yewande Komolafe

    3844 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,844

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish and Broccolini With Tamarind and Black Pepper

    Roasted Fish and Broccolini With Tamarind and Black Pepper

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    601

    35 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    541

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassava Oven Fries

    Cassava Oven Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    188

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    859

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Kouign-Amann

    Classic Kouign-Amann

    Yewande Komolafe, Nicolas Henry

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

    644

    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

    2675 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,675

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    2120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,120

    35 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    406

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Yewande Komolafe

    1362 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,362

    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

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

    906

    45 minutes

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  • Butter Shortbread Dough

    Butter Shortbread Dough

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    617

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    522

    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

    1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,052

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Yewande Komolafe

    1269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,269

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

    1355 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,355

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    774

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots

    Grapefruit-Herb Salad With Coconut and Crispy Shallots

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    242

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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

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

    Yewande Komolafe

    5027 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,027

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

    1344 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,344

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,493

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Crème Caramel

    Spiced Crème Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    114

    2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Spicy Peanut and Pumpkin Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3281 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,281

    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

    1119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,119

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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