Cape Verdean Recipes

This is one of the only places that features a recipe collection of nearly 30 traditional Cape Verdean dishes! All recipes include step-by-step photos, clear directions and tips on where to find ingredients.

Here are my top-picks for you to try: pastel - easy recipe that any beginner can start with! Cachupa -is a Cape Verdean dish packed with legumes and protein! Canja is a comforting soup made of chicken and rice. Cuscuz is our clay-pot version of cornbread that everyone should make at least once!