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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

  • Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Mushroom and Eggplant Yassa

    Yewande Komolafe

    1278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,278

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Beet Salad With Coriander-Yogurt Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

    1375 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,375

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    779

    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

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

    243

    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

    5299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,299

    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

    1354 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,354

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Butternut Squash Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    3538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,538

    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

    3297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,297

    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

    1120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,120

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Brothy Thai Curry With Silken Tofu and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    7131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,131

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Citrus and Herb Tonic

    Yewande Komolafe

    1011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,011

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Roasted Vegetables With Cashew Romesco

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    869

    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.

  • 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

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

    728

    40 minutes

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Hibiscus-Spiraled Ginger Cookies

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    437

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus chilling dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chess Pie

    Chess Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    981

    1 hour, plus at least 50 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    581

    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

    1930 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,930

    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

    1510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,510

    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

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

    336

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Yewande Komolafe

    1611 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,611

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    447

    1 hour, plus 90 minutes’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Burritos

    Breakfast Burritos

    Yewande Komolafe

    1728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,728

    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

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

    225

    45 minutes, plus canning or cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Mosa (Plantain Fritters)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    81

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    719

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Yewande Komolafe

    3100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,100

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    823

    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

    1986 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,986

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nước Chấm

    Nước Chấm

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    506

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Whipped Cream

    Simple Whipped Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    338

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    685

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    161

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    637

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    514

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruit Caramel

    Fruit Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    122

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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