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    Cape Verdean Recipes and More

    A collection of Cape Verdean recipes and dishes from other islands with shared roots. Complete with clear steps, measurements and photos, so you can easily follow along!

    Recent Recipes

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    • chicken and yellow rice in a round serving dish.
      Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe (Arroz con pollo)
    • yuca with garlic sauce and red onions in a white serving dish.
      Yuca al Mojo – Yuca with Onions and Garlic Sauce
    • spanish yellow rice in a round serving dish.
      How to Make Yellow Rice (Spanish Rice)
    • chicken wings tossed in Mozambique sauce in round serving dish.
      Chicken Wings with Mozambique Sauce

    Cape Verdean Food

    Easy-to-follow recipes from Cabo Verde, with step-by-step instructions and measurements!

    • Cape Verdean cachupa in a white bowl.
      Cachupa: Traditional Dish of Cape Verde – Full Recipe
    • Close up of golden flaky Cape Verdean pastel that has been bitten to show flaky seasoned tuna on the inside.
      Cape Verdean Pastel Recipe – Pastel de Atum
    • bowl of cape verdean style canja.
      Canja – Cape Verdean Chicken Soup Recipe
    • Cape Verdean Sweet Potato Gufong (Gufonginho)

    See more Cape Verdean recipes →

    Thanksgiving Favorites

    • Roasted Bone In Turkey Breast
    • holiday glazed ham with marmalade in a white oval baking dish.
      Holiday Glazed Ham with Marmalade
    • Creamy whipped sweet potatoes topped with butter and thyme in a white oval dish.
      Whipped Sweet Potatoes
    • Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

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    Holiday Side Dishes

    • spoonful of creamy cast iron mac and cheese made with 5 cheeses.
      Cast Iron Mac and Cheese
    • bowl of garlic mashed red skin potatoes topped with butter and green onions.
      Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Red Skin
    • baked cornbread stuffing in a glass baking dish scooped with a spoon.
      Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
    • homemade cranberry sauce in a small white bowl.
      Easy Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice

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    Island Inspired Holiday Recipes

    • Roast Pork Shoulder – Pernil Recipe
    • Slice of pastelon de platano maduro (plantain lasagna) on a white plate.
      Pastelón de Plátano Maduro (Plantain Lasagna Recipe)
    • Bacalhau com natas (Portuguese salted cod with cream sauce)
    • Olivier salad in a round white dish shown with a serving spoon.
      Ensalada Rusa (Latin-style Russian Potato Salad)

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    Thanksgiving Desserts

    • Classic Apple Pie à la Mode
    • sliced sweet potato pie with graham cracker crust in a glass pie plate.
      Sweet Potato Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
    • Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • pudim de doce (dulce de leche flan) leite on a plate
      Pudim de Doce de Leite (Dulce de leche flan)

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    Crystal DaCruz, Blog Author + Photographer

    Hello, I’m Crystal! I’m a first-generation Cape Verdean-American from Providence, Rhode Island who’s bringing Cape Verdean comfort food to the table! This is where I share easy-to-follow recipes from Cape Verde and other cultures that share a similar cuisine!

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    Hello, I'm Crystal!

    I’m bringing Cape Verdean comfort food to the table! This is where I share easy-to-follow recipes from Cape Verde and cultures with similar cuisines!

    More about me →

    Trending Recipes

    • Cape Verdean cachupa in a white bowl.
      Cachupa: Traditional Dish of Cape Verde – Full Recipe
    • Dominican stew chicken (pollo guisado) served in a white dish.
      Pollo Guisado (Dominican Stew Chicken)
    • shrimp mozambique shown in dish garnished with lemon and cilantro
      Traditional Shrimp Mozambique
    • Dominican moro rice and beans in an oval dish.
      Dominican Rice and Beans (Moro de Habichuelas)

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    Thanksgiving Recipes

    • Roasted Bone In Turkey Breast
    • Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
    • baked cornbread stuffing in a glass baking dish scooped with a spoon.
      Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
    • spoonful of creamy cast iron mac and cheese made with 5 cheeses.
      Cast Iron Mac and Cheese

    Cape Verdean Recipes

    • Close up of golden flaky Cape Verdean pastel that has been bitten to show flaky seasoned tuna on the inside.
      Cape Verdean Pastel Recipe – Pastel de Atum
    • bowl of cape verdean style canja.
      Canja – Cape Verdean Chicken Soup Recipe
    • Close up photo of cachupa guisado (refogado) topped with a fried egg (sunny-side up)
      How to make Cachupa Guisada (Cachupa Refogada)
    • Cape Verdean Sweet Potato Gufong (Gufonginho)

     

    Hello, I'm Crystal!

    I’m bringing Cape Verdean comfort food to the table! This is where I share easy-to-follow recipes from Cape Verde and cultures with similar cuisines!

    More about me →

    Trending Recipes

    • Cape Verdean cachupa in a white bowl.
      Cachupa: Traditional Dish of Cape Verde – Full Recipe
    • Dominican stew chicken (pollo guisado) served in a white dish.
      Pollo Guisado (Dominican Stew Chicken)
    • shrimp mozambique shown in dish garnished with lemon and cilantro
      Traditional Shrimp Mozambique
    • Dominican moro rice and beans in an oval dish.
      Dominican Rice and Beans (Moro de Habichuelas)

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    Thanksgiving Recipes

    • Roasted Bone In Turkey Breast
    • Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
    • baked cornbread stuffing in a glass baking dish scooped with a spoon.
      Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
    • spoonful of creamy cast iron mac and cheese made with 5 cheeses.
      Cast Iron Mac and Cheese

    Cape Verdean Recipes

    • Close up of golden flaky Cape Verdean pastel that has been bitten to show flaky seasoned tuna on the inside.
      Cape Verdean Pastel Recipe – Pastel de Atum
    • bowl of cape verdean style canja.
      Canja – Cape Verdean Chicken Soup Recipe
    • Close up photo of cachupa guisado (refogado) topped with a fried egg (sunny-side up)
      How to make Cachupa Guisada (Cachupa Refogada)
    • Cape Verdean Sweet Potato Gufong (Gufonginho)

     

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