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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