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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

  • Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Relish)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    49

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Suya Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs With Nectarines

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    285

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Pan-Seared Chicken With Mujdei Green Beans

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    22

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango-Tomato Salad

    Mango-Tomato Salad

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    74

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

    2376 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,376

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    52

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poached Chicken Breasts

    Poached Chicken Breasts

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    446

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Light Soup With Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe, Afia Amoako

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

    193

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Maritozzi (Sweet Cream Buns)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    61

    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

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

    614

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 45 minutes’ chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Jammy Tomato Breakfast Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    312

    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.

  • 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.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Roasted Vegetables With Creamy Coconut Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    781

    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

    1593 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,593

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Concord Grape Jelly

    Concord Grape Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe, Sarah Sanneh of Pies ‘n’ Thighs

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

    85

    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

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

    387

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Shrimp in Rundown Sauce With Cavatelli

    Yewande Komolafe, Nina Compton

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

    338

    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

    2349 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,349

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saag Shrimp

    Saag Shrimp

    Yewande Komolafe, Pourin Singh

    1016 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,016

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Grilled Steak With Sauce Rof

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    628

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Goat Cheese and Dill Dutch Baby

    Yewande Komolafe

    1384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,384

    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

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

    249

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Waffles

    Chocolate Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    179

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Toasted Sesame and Scallion Waffles

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    300

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Rolex (Vegetable Omelet and Chapati Roll)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    328

    25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chapati

    Chapati

    Yewande Komolafe, Kiano Moju, Agnes Kiano Kasaine

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

    182

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    1,246

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp Tacos

    Yewande Komolafe

    4035 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,035

    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

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

    606

    35 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Vegetable Soup With Tamarind and Lemongrass

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    542

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassava Oven Fries

    Cassava Oven Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    189

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    864

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Kouign-Amann

    Classic Kouign-Amann

    Yewande Komolafe, Nicolas Henry

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

    646

    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

    2713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,713

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Cheddar Chive Crisps

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    406

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Sparkling Shortbread Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

    2133 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,133

    35 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Peppermint Patty Shortbreads

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    407

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    1,428

    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

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

    917

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Shortbread Dough

    Butter Shortbread Dough

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    619

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    525

    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

    1056 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,056

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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