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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

171 recipes

  • Chess Pie

    Chess Pie

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    972

    1 hour, plus at least 50 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Sweet Potato Biscuits

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    568

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Citrus-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    903

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornbread

    Cornbread

    Yewande Komolafe

    1806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,806

    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

    1455 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,455

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Whole Roast Fish With Lemongrass and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    263

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    326

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • 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.

  • Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Roasted Mushroom Laab

    Yewande Komolafe

    1601 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,601

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Burritos

    Breakfast Burritos

    Yewande Komolafe

    1664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,664

    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.

  • 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.

  • Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Fig Jam With Rosemary

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    221

    45 minutes, plus canning or cooling

    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

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

    689

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham 

    Yewande Komolafe

    2834 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,834

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    780

    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

    1740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,740

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Whipped Cream

    Simple Whipped Cream

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    307

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nước Chấm

    Nước Chấm

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    452

    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

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

    632

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    505

    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

    1842 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,842

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    511

    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

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

    332

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Yewande Komolafe

    2017 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,017

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Yewande Komolafe

    11239 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,239

    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

    2567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,567

    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

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

    725

    1 hour, plus 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Lamb With Squash and Brandied Fruit

    Braised Lamb With Squash and Brandied Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    159

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    225

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Dried Fruit

    Brandied Dried Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    663

    15 minutes, plus 2 to 14 days’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brandied Fruit Scones

    Brandied Fruit Scones

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    297

    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

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

    418

    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

    2238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,238

    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

    2334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,334

    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

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

    212

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs

    Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs

    Yewande Komolafe

    1803 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,803

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    224

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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