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Ifrah F. Ahmed

Recipes by Ifrah F. Ahmed

43 recipes

  • Tomato Lentil Rice With Feta Yogurt

    Tomato Lentil Rice With Feta Yogurt

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    168

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Furikake Egg Salad Sandwich

    Furikake Egg Salad Sandwich

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    115

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    412

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

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

    62

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    132

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    420

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    128

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    210

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    136

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    225

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    364

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Shakshuka

    White Bean Shakshuka

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    998

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    257

    35 minutes

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  • Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    206

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    269

    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

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

    526

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    258

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    101

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berbere Meatballs

    Berbere Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    358

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    168

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matcha Overnight Oats

    Matcha Overnight Oats

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    867

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    687

    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

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

    93

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    80

    3 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1939 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,939

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing

    Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    61

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,396

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    332

    3 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    100

    30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    344

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    346

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    233

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    124

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    324

    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

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

    580

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    112

    10 minutes

    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.

  • Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

    Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    654

    2 hours

    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

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

    474

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    619

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    740

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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