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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

  • Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad 

    Yewande Komolafe

    1920 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,920

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    536

    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

    1250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,250

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Mango With Chile-Lime Salt

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    339

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Glazed Tofu With Chile and Star Anise

    Yewande Komolafe

    2043 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,043

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake

    Yewande Komolafe

    12810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    12,810

    20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Carne Adobada (Chile-Marinated Steak)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    752

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Garlic Chicken With Guasacaca Sauce

    Yewande Komolafe

    2669 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,669

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

    Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    423

    40 minutes, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fufu (Swallows)

    Fufu (Swallows)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    557

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Caramelized Plantains With Beans, Scallions and Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    738

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Malt Chocolate and Marshmallow Sandwiches

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    737

    1 hour, plus 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Dried Fruit

    Brandied Dried Fruit

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    667

    15 minutes, plus 2 to 14 days’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Saratoga Holiday Cocktail

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    230

    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.

  • Brandied Fruit Scones

    Brandied Fruit Scones

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    298

    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

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

    431

    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

    2300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,300

    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

    2469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,469

    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

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

    224

    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

    1821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,821

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Creamy Avocado-Miso Dressing

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    247

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

    Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

    Yewande Komolafe

    10439 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10,439

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Caramels

    Coconut Caramels

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    433

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)

    Asaro (Yam and Plantain Curry)

    Yewande Komolafe

    1800 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,800

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables

    Yewande Komolafe

    11396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,396

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

    Yewande Komolafe

    3408 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,408

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lane Cake

    Lane Cake

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    895

    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

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

    304

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Cheesecake With Caramelized Pineapple and Coconut

    No-Bake Cheesecake With Caramelized Pineapple and Coconut

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    212

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Rosemary, Chickpeas and Salted Lemon

    Braised Chicken With Rosemary, Chickpeas and Salted Lemon

    Yewande Komolafe

    1390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,390

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy

    Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy

    Yewande Komolafe

    1070 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,070

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice

    Baked Tofu With Peanut Sauce and Coconut-Lime Rice

    Yewande Komolafe

    8538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    8,538

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frejon (Beans in Coconut Milk)

    Frejon (Beans in Coconut Milk)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    156

    2 hours, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Efo Riro (Stewed Amaranth Greens)

    Efo Riro (Stewed Amaranth Greens)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    134

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Suya

    Beef Suya

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    335

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Pepper Soup

    Fish Pepper Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    132

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dodo (Fried Plantains)

    Dodo (Fried Plantains)

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    265

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jollof Rice

    Jollof Rice

    Yewande Komolafe

    3490 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,490

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Agege Bread

    Agege Bread

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    250

    1 1/2 hours, plus rising and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Yam Fries

    Crispy Yam Fries

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    66

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Goat Leg in Obe Ata

    Braised Goat Leg in Obe Ata

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    248

    5 to 6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Puff Puff

    Puff Puff

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    252

    30 minutes, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Cauliflower Soup

    Ginger-Cauliflower Soup

    Yewande Komolafe

    1272 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,272

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Fish With Chard and Spicy Red-Pepper Relish

    Sheet-Pan Fish With Chard and Spicy Red-Pepper Relish

    Yewande Komolafe

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

    323

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant

    Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant

    Yewande Komolafe

    3585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,585

    45 minutes to 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash With Turmeric-Ginger Chickpeas

    Roasted Squash With Turmeric-Ginger Chickpeas

    Yewande Komolafe

    1257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,257

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Fennel

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Fennel

    Yewande Komolafe

    2922 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,922

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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