Roast Pork Loin with Pickled Caramelized Guavas

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw

When it's feasting time, roast pork is the food of choice. Well-seasoned chops are a more everyday treat like this roast pork loin with pickled caramelized guavas recipe. You'll eat them down and then lick your fingers until you bite them off. I may be using my fingers in encoding this recipe, in fact, but it is still right, you won't ever want to let go eating until everything is gone on the platter.

Callaloo Stew

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw

Named after the heart-shaped callaloo leaves from the taro plant, this traditional stew can be made with crab, lobster, and shrimp, or taro root and coconut milk. But all versions of the dish call for okra, and of course callaloo leaves. Spinach makes a great substitute for callaloo.

Spicy Rice with Shrimp and Pepper

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


Nothing binds together diverse Caribbean islands-or links them to Mexico-like chiles. Jamaica's Scotch bonnets, small puckered peppers, are hot enough to qualify as weapons of mass destruction. Many Caribbean cooks, used to sensitive European palates, starts off easy. If you prefer it otherwise, just ask. Hotels can disappoint, with chile-less cooking and only bottled industrial glop on request. Seek heat where the locals do. But beware. At full dosage, those heavenly dishes can get hotter than Hades.

Asian Pork Fried Rice Dinner

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


New food pyramid guidelines recommend adults get at least three servings of whole grains everyday.  This recipe joins the call in providing families with easy, delicious and wholesome options for incorporating whole grains into balanced diet. You can make this recipe even more easier. Feel free to substitute your favorite frozen vegetables or vegetable blend. Increase cook time until vegetables are tender and then your Asian Pork Fried Rice Dinner will be ready to help you fulfill the recommended diet each day.