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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

189 recipes

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

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

    Yewande Komolafe

    5177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,177

    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

    1347 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,347

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,507

    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

    3286 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,286

    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

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

    1,119

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Ginger-Turmeric Bone Broth With Greens

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    420

    15 minutes

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  • Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    7030 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,030

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Yewande Komolafe

    1006 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,006

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    865

    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

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

    571

    1 hour 15 minutes

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  • Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    436

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling dough

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  • Chess Pie

    Chess Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    980

    1 hour, plus at least 50 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    580

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    905

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread

    Cornbread

    Yewande Komolafe

    1913 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,913

    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

    1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,501

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    269

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    334

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    444

    1 hour, plus 90 minutes’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Yewande Komolafe

    1609 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,609

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Burritos

    Breakfast Burritos

    Yewande Komolafe

    1716 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,716

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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.

  • Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Plum-Ginger Freezer Jam

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    184

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    223

    45 minutes, plus canning or cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    715

    30 minutes

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  • 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.

  • Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Yewande Komolafe

    3063 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,063

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    802

    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

    1884 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,884

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nước Chấm

    Nước Chấm

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    494

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Whipped Cream

    Simple Whipped Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    334

    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

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

    657

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    636

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    512

    25 minutes

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  • Fruit Caramel

    Fruit Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    120

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Yewande Komolafe

    1904 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,904

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    519

    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

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

    1,237

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    340

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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