7 Valentine's Menus are coming your way this week -- for every scenario, whether you're wooing a first date or boycotting romance altogether.
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The steaks are nigh and the stakes are high. This week, take the pressure off by preparing a steakhouse-worthy meal at home. Sure, you'll have to do the dishes, but it's a small price to pay for the assurance that there won't be any amorous strangers leaning into your bread basket.
Manhattan from Erika Kotite

Grilled or Broiled Oysters with a Sriracha Lime Butter from melissav

Sour Cream Dinner Rolls from Antonia James

Caesar Salad with Pancetta from Marie Viljoen

French Onion Soup from wcfoodies

Sunday Steak with French Butter from thirschfeld

Spinach, Mushrooms and Cream for Dinner from Nicholas

Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese from Sonali aka the Foodie Physician

Chocolate and Cabernet Sauvignon Italian Cake from Maria Teresa Jorge

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