Lasang Pinoy, Sundays: i ♥ FOOD
LOVE BIRDS
…as Rachael Ray coined this dish. the reason? obviously, LOVE is for the heart-shaped fillo or puff pastry atop the chicken breast inside for the BIRDS part [my take, boneless/skinless thighs].
[HOW-TO ]
…I seasoned the birds with salt, pepper and rosemary or any spiCe of your liking. layered with a slice of fontina or gruyere [in my case, one of the very special Holland cheeses sent my way by titaThesserie!, thanks!] and a slather of fig preserves. it is then wrapped up by the fillo and topped with another layer of fillo cut-out into hearts, a little egg wash to seal the edges and add gloss. and finally, popped in the oven @ 400deg F for about 12 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
…our pre-Valentine’s Day dinner. it has been our tradition to celebrate the big day slightly off the 14th, be it before or after. so i decided to make it last night, the 13th for this event. M deosn’t have the slightest idea that I was preparing something special and just imagine the shock on his face when he saw the dining table all dolled up…unknowingly on my part, he also took the cue to grab some flowers for the ladies in the family…great minds, eh?
with some grilled fresh asparagus on the side, this lovebirds was perfectly paired with delicious and spiCy Carbonara, a glass [or two] of Blanc Sauvignon capped with some fresh strawberries for dessert, just to keep it simple and easy on the pocket too. [i'm still waiting for that mixer, then i'll do that special after-Valentine's day dessert!]
…now that’s what i consider a lovely dine-in dinner…that simply resonates LOVE, in itself and my love affair with FOOD!
For this week’s 
…it’s all about luscious Valentine’s Day food, be it anything heart-shaped or your favorite food. your V-day spread or just about anything that’s got something to do with your love for food.
LaPiS is a weekly themed FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY meme, Pinoy style! Happy HEARTS DAY! it would’ve been nice to celebrate Vday in a lovely exotic island though, huh? just make sure that you have travel insurance especially during these times…
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By Munchkin Mommy, February 14, 2009 @ 11:07 am
Awwww. How lovely! Happy Valentine’s Day, Ceski! Have a hearty weekend!
My entry is here.
Mmmwah!
By Jay, February 14, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
yur pre-valentine dinner is sooooo romantic
happy valentines day to all
my entry is here
magandang araw ka-lasa-ista
Salamat sa pagbisita
Jay’s last blog post..La.Pi.S # 36: I ♥ FOOD
By Z, February 14, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
Wow! That is one lovely bird! It looks like you had one romantic evening, Ces!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
By Gmirage, February 14, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
Hmmmm….that looks hearty!!! nacurious ako….love the golden color din!
Gmirage’s last blog post..Lasang Pinoy Sundays – I ♥ FOOD!
By Pinky, February 14, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
How sweet naman!
Love will definitely be in the air with that kind of dish. 
I’m sure you two had such a wonderful Valentine’s celebration!
Pinky’s last blog post..LaPiS: I Love Food!
By maiylah, February 14, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
awww … so sweet and romantic!
happy valentine’s day to you and to your loved ones, Ces!
By iska, February 14, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
I had a hard time thinking of what to post hahaha! We didn’t dine out for hearts day and I have no heart-shaped food shots. Aba… makita-kita ko hearts and reds are all over me hahaha!
By the way, that’s so sweet!
iska’s last blog post..Lasang Pinoy, Sundays: i ♥ FOOD
By Cookie, February 14, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
Happy V-Day!! What a romantic meal!! Kami, sa Chowking kami nag-date. Kids were craving for mami and kropek so no choice
my post is up…not exactly romantic pero swak sa theme…hehehe
LaPis:I Heart Food
Cookie’s last blog post..Photo Friday : Pets
By jeniffer, February 14, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
Happy Valentines too! whatta dish.. it really suits with the occasion this valentines day!
You really had a wonderful day. I bet..
By julie, February 15, 2009 @ 2:08 am
Awww, this is a sweet post
HVD to you Ces
By maver, February 15, 2009 @ 4:23 am
as usual, your magic in the kitchen is tops!
my entry here:
http://maver.wifespeaks.com/2009/02/lapis-34-i-love-food.html
happy lapis!
By Em Dy, February 15, 2009 @ 6:24 am
That looks wonderful. Pang five star hotel ang dating ng plating! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Em Dy’s last blog post..Just Dessert
By Manang, February 15, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
Very romantic setup naman! Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you and your mate had a wonderful one!
Manang’s last blog post..Ube Cake Roll
By Meeya, February 15, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
how romantic. i’m sure it set the mood for, ehem, more romantic things to come.
happy hearts day ces! 
http://myparty.mrsworkinggirl.com/2009/02/15/lapis35-heart-food/
By Jescel, February 16, 2009 @ 12:33 am
I think the most romantic meals are those that are prepared from the heart
) Looks like your evening went wonderfully… Good job there! Love your LoveBirds ;oD
Jescel’s last blog post..Triple Chocolate Mousse
By Thess, February 16, 2009 @ 10:43 am
Napaka romantic naman talaga ng set up, Ces!
I know you had a wonderful V day *wink*
hahabol ako please, here’s my entry:
http://eetsmakelijk.thesserie.com/i-heart-pad-thai-lapis/
By miriam, February 16, 2009 @ 9:55 pm
oh wow! most delicious love birds ever, with fontina and fig preserves, very romantic i should say. Belated Happy Valentine’s ces! No, I did not have roasted pork ribs for valentine’s; i was working kasi (agghh…). So am just sending foto of one of my loved foods — roasted pork ribs:
http://mushroomsfromhome.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-roasted-pork-ribs.html