What a Summer

This summer has been insane.  If I wasn't at work, I wouldn't have a chance to blog.  This was actually going to be the summer where I experimented on a bunch of new recipes but unfortunately, life came in the way.  Now it is August and I have no idea where the summer went.  One minutes it was May and I was looking forward to the warm weather and next it was August.  I was fortunate enough to be the "private" chef for a few parties this year.  Last week I was asked to cater a party for one my cousins, May.  She was blessed with four beautiful boys which three of them had their birthday a week apart.  She went with a pool party since it was going to be so warm.  I also catered another party of her so we already had an idea what she wanted.  Here are a few pictures of the different food I made.  Below is the recipe for the leche flan.

Make your own tacos.

Captain Crunch Wings (I'll post the recipes as soon as I get it from The Husband)

Ube Halaya (It would have looked better if I was able to shape it :D)

My trusted Empanada (These were chicken)

Salmon with a mango salsa

Chicken BBQ

San Rival

Leche Flan

(adapted from Filipino Recipes)

1 Can of Evaporated Milk

1 Can of Condensed Milk
10 Egg Yolks
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
For the caramel: (I cheated and used corn syrup)
1 Cup of Sugar
3/4 Cup of Water

Directions

1. Prep the pan by coating the bottom with the caramel or in my case corn syrup.
2. Prep the water bath by setting the oven to 370F and place a large pan with water in the oven while it preheats.
3. Mix the rest of the ingredients together until it is well incorporated.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared pan.
5. Cook for about 45 minutes until it well cooked.  I actually wiggled the pan to see if any of it moved.
6. Place in the refridgerator overnight.
7. Remove from the mold and serve. 

The Daughter having some Pool Time!