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  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

164 recipes

  • Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    324

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Yewande Komolafe

    1597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,597

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Focaccia With Herbed-Honey Plums and Prosciutto 

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    440

    1 hour, plus 90 minutes’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Burritos

    Breakfast Burritos

    Yewande Komolafe

    1641 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,641

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apple Jelly

    Apple Jelly

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    164

    2 hours, plus cooling and canning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    218

    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

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

    78

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    669

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Yewande Komolafe

    2819 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,819

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    779

    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

    1718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,718

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Whipped Cream

    Simple Whipped Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    305

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nước Chấm

    Nước Chấm

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    445

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Blistered Tomato Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    641

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Sauce Moyo With Mango

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    159

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Corn and Shrimp Beignets

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    629

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    503

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruit Caramel

    Fruit Caramel

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    118

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Yewande Komolafe

    1831 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,831

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    508

    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

    1216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,216

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    331

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Yewande Komolafe

    2009 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,009

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Yewande Komolafe

    10936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,936

    20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    749

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

    2555 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,555

    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

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

    553

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    726

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    715

    1 hour, plus 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    216

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Lamb With Squash and Brandied Fruit

    Braised Lamb With Squash and Brandied Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    157

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Dried Fruit

    Brandied Dried Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    659

    15 minutes, plus 2 to 14 days’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brandied Fruit Scones

    Brandied Fruit Scones

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    292

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Tamarind Pork Ribs With Scallions and Peanuts

    Spicy Tamarind Pork Ribs With Scallions and Peanuts

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    417

    2 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms

    Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms

    Yewande Komolafe

    2232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,232

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs

    Crispy Bean Cakes With Harissa, Lemon and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    2329 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,329

    30 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Millet Salad With Cucumber, Avocado and Lemon

    Toasted Millet Salad With Cucumber, Avocado and Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    206

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    223

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs

    Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    1802 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,802

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

    Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

    Yewande Komolafe

    9627 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    9,627

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Caramels

    Coconut Caramels

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    430

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)

    Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1780 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,780

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Yewande Komolafe

    10167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,167

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Yewande Komolafe

    3314 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,314

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lane Cake

    Lane Cake

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    890

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Bananas With Pecan-Coconut Crunch

    Caramelized Bananas With Pecan-Coconut Crunch

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    301

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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