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Ifrah F. Ahmed

Recipes by Ifrah F. Ahmed

40 recipes

  • Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    233

    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

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  • Ukun Iyo Mallaay (Egg and Tuna Scramble)

    Ukun Iyo Mallaay (Egg and Tuna Scramble)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    48

    20 minutes

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  • Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Qaxwo (Spiced Coffee)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    115

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Glazed Chile-Garlic Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    246

    45 minutes

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  • Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Berbere Fish With Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    108

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    173

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    112

    50 minutes

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  • Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    217

    1 hour 20 minutes

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  • Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    310

    1 hour 10 minutes

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  • White Bean Shakshuka

    White Bean Shakshuka

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    804

    45 minutes

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  • Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    240

    35 minutes

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  • Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    182

    45 minutes

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  • Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    231

    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

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

    476

    30 minutes

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  • Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    235

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    91

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berbere Meatballs

    Berbere Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    316

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Braised Chicken and Greens With Cheese Grits

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    166

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matcha Overnight Oats

    Matcha Overnight Oats

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    826

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    666

    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

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

    88

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    77

    3 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1611 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,611

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,369

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    317

    3 hours 10 minutes

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  • Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    94

    30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling

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  • Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    339

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    342

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    223

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

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  • 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

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

    570

    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

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  • 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

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

    651

    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

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

    467

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    614

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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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