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Ifrah F. Ahmed

Recipes by Ifrah F. Ahmed

35 recipes

  • Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Salmon Gyro Bowls

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    16

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    80

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Digaag Qumbe (Coconut Chicken Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    177

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Baked Croissant French Toast With Blueberries

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    190

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Shakshuka

    White Bean Shakshuka

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    478

    45 minutes

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  • Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Soy-Glazed Mushroom Rice Bowl

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    151

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Whole Wheat Maple Zucchini Bread

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    172

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Cardamom Dutch Baby With Caramelized Peaches

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    225

    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

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

    354

    30 minutes

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  • Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Seattle-Style Hot Dogs 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    218

    30 minutes

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    easy
  • Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Tuna and Broccoli Fried Rice

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    83

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Berbere Meatballs

    Berbere Meatballs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    277

    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

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

    152

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matcha Overnight Oats

    Matcha Overnight Oats

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    749

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Sour Cream Pancakes With Cardamom Apples

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    635

    45 minutes

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  • Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad

    Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast With Carrot Salad

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    75

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Xawaash Braised Lamb Shanks 

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    70

    3 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Malaay Qumbe (Coconut Fish Curry)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

    1459 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,459

    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

    1312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,312

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Spicy Soy-Braised Short Ribs

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    292

    3 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    83

    30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Doolsho (Cardamom Sponge Cake)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    326

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Cagaar (Spinach Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    315

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Maraq Digaag (Spiced Chicken Soup)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    200

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Hilib Suqaar (Beef and Vegetable Sauté)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    118

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Muufo (Corn Flatbread)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    311

    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

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

    526

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    107

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

    Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    643

    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

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

    120

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Suqaar Digaag (Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Sauté)

    Suqaar Digaag (Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Sauté)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    455

    30 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Malawax (Cardamom Crepe)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    600

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

    Ifrah F. Ahmed

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

    729

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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