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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

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

    395

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Furikake Egg Salad Sandwich

    Furikake Egg Salad Sandwich

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    234

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    429

    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

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

    67

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    135

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    450

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    133

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    218

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    160

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    231

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    375

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Shakshuka

    White Bean Shakshuka

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1063 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,063

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    266

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    222

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    286

    40 minutes

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  • Chile-Garlic Salmon With Mango and Cucumber Salad 

    Chile-Garlic Salmon With Mango and Cucumber Salad 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    544

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    263

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    106

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berbere Meatballs

    Berbere Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    378

    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

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

    878

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    693

    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

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

    94

    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

    2007 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,007

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1402 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,402

    55 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.

  • Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    336

    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

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

    345

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    348

    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

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

    125

    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

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

    582

    35 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.

  • Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    113

    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.

  • 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

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

    476

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    621

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    741

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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