7 Valentine's Menus are coming your way this week -- for every scenario, whether you're wooing a first date or boycotting romance altogether.
No heart-shaped desserts allowed. Follow the action and share your stories at #NoMoreBadValentines.
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
![manhattan](https://images.food52.com/Wn4BfKGIpA9ay8fsSztf6c7YKaQ=/b9ed3eb5-6ee8-469f-8321-d0aa1b61b99a--food52_10-31-12-4403.jpg)
Grilled or Broiled Oysters with a Sriracha Lime Butter from melissav
![oyster](https://images.food52.com/l6ILOiVPtvEiCZCYjaNQPAVWBzY=/bf98549d-2204-4756-a368-f43e6494388a--020210F_0891.JPG)
Sour Cream Dinner Rolls from Antonia James
![rollin](https://images.food52.com/zP9pFG7pJtxXBfKJRwDj85WBIfQ=/3b8418a8-d893-44ec-b827-973702e92a57--122010F_1016.JPG)
Caesar Salad with Pancetta from Marie Viljoen
![caesar](https://images.food52.com/LThU0Uk9lz92DUfp5mh4PtgpZD0=/e02ace9b-81a9-40ec-86b7-170fa7f694db--051810F_553.JPG)
French Onion Soup from wcfoodies
![soup](https://images.food52.com/B7hqvMVeZZQOVOu4Ivl3Ynbyqww=/ef400010-1731-4722-9b27-12309562560a--022310F_734.JPG)
Sunday Steak with French Butter from thirschfeld
![steak](https://images.food52.com/rP6G4AP0b_OozPD1zIWq-Q_svbk=/e2bed89d-0943-4817-9dbb-fa1b8e927626--DSCF2440-1.jpg)
Spinach, Mushrooms and Cream for Dinner from Nicholas
![gratin](https://images.food52.com/vHbMFia2n26kBrqeVhqdknS904w=/c4f8c97d-48c5-4704-969d-54c4759cb9e4--food52_01-29-13-0975.jpg)
Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese from Sonali aka the Foodie Physician
![mash](https://images.food52.com/z-PIsEFcE9kB1dPW86G8cb2tNUI=/bb048e9f-3667-4f74-be3c-e258a26d6d89--020910F_0735.JPG)
Chocolate and Cabernet Sauvignon Italian Cake from Maria Teresa Jorge
![cake](https://images.food52.com/bjTASGAdMS5ZhYsYXL3caJWzDmQ=/8c6d94b1-ce5f-448c-baad-b01fbdb5895a--food52_02-28-2012-0070.jpg)
More ways to impress your beloved:
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