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Ifrah F. Ahmed

Recipes by Ifrah F. Ahmed

40 recipes

  • Canjeero (Sourdough Pancake)

    Canjeero (Sourdough Pancake)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    5

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ukun Iyo Mallaay (Egg and Tuna Scramble)

    Ukun Iyo Mallaay (Egg and Tuna Scramble)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    42

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    108

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    133

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    96

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    156

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    106

    50 minutes

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  • Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    209

    1 hour 20 minutes

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  • Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    299

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Shakshuka

    White Bean Shakshuka

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    735

    45 minutes

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  • Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    234

    35 minutes

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  • Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    178

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    228

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chile-Garlic Salmon With Mango and Cucumber Salad 

    Chile-Garlic Salmon With Mango and Cucumber Salad 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    439

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    227

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    89

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Berbere Meatballs

    Berbere Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    307

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    163

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matcha Overnight Oats

    Matcha Overnight Oats

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    807

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    657

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad

    Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    84

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    75

    3 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,586

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing

    Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    58

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1361 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,361

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    313

    3 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    91

    30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    334

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    338

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    221

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    121

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    318

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baasto iyo Suugo Tuuna (Pasta and Spiced Tuna Sauce)

    Baasto iyo Suugo Tuuna (Pasta and Spiced Tuna Sauce)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    562

    35 minutes

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    easy
  • Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    110

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

    Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    651

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)

    Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    66

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)

    Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    121

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suqaar Digaag (Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Sauté)

    Suqaar Digaag (Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Sauté)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    463

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    613

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    732

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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