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Ifrah F. Ahmed

Recipes by Ifrah F. Ahmed

42 recipes

  • Furikake Egg Salad Sandwich

    Furikake Egg Salad Sandwich

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    68

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    360

    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

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

    57

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    127

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    392

    45 minutes

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  • Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    115

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    203

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    126

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    222

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    346

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Shakshuka

    White Bean Shakshuka

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    937

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    251

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    198

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    251

    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

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

    507

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    248

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    98

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berbere Meatballs

    Berbere Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    326

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    167

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matcha Overnight Oats

    Matcha Overnight Oats

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    856

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    680

    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

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

    79

    3 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    1,664

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1386 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,386

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing

    Little Gem Salad With Tamarind Dressing

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    60

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    326

    3 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    98

    30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    342

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    344

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    229

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    320

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    123

    1 hour

    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

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

    577

    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

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

    470

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    617

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    739

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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