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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

180 recipes

  • Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    6788 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,788

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    994

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    861

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Rosemary-Honey Almond Tart

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    617

    2 hours, plus 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din

    Roasted Mushrooms in Ata Din Din

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    728

    40 minutes

    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.

  • Coconut-Lemongrass Tapioca With Caramelized Citrus

    Coconut-Lemongrass Tapioca With Caramelized Citrus

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    248

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Spiced Orange Crumble Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    570

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    434

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chess Pie

    Chess Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    976

    1 hour, plus at least 50 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    573

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    904

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread

    Cornbread

    Yewande Komolafe

    1869 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,869

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread Dressing

    Cornbread Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    706

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots

    Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots

    Yewande Komolafe

    1488 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,488

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    268

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    332

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Yewande Komolafe

    1605 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,605

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    442

    1 hour, plus 90 minutes’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Burritos

    Breakfast Burritos

    Yewande Komolafe

    1698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,698

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apple Jelly

    Apple Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    165

    2 hours, plus cooling and canning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    222

    45 minutes, plus canning or cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    183

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    80

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    706

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Yewande Komolafe

    2901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,901

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    785

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Fish With Bacon and Sweet Corn

    One-Pan Fish With Bacon and Sweet Corn

    Yewande Komolafe

    1795 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,795

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Whipped Cream

    Simple Whipped Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    323

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nước Chấm

    Nước Chấm

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    469

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    160

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    643

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    635

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    509

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruit Caramel

    Fruit Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    119

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Yewande Komolafe

    1870 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,870

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    512

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing

    Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing

    Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter

    1217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,217

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    334

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Yewande Komolafe

    2031 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,031

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Yewande Komolafe

    11826 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,826

    20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    751

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

    2625 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,625

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

    Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    421

    40 minutes, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fufu (Swallows)

    Fufu (Swallows)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    554

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    731

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    730

    1 hour, plus 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Dried Fruit

    Brandied Dried Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    665

    15 minutes, plus 2 to 14 days’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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