For that most romantic of holidays, we turned to France for inspiration to create this dinner menu. Begin with onion soup gratinée, topped with a golden brown crust of croutons and melted cheese. For the main course, serve steaks drizzled with a classic shallot-red wine sauce, known in France as marchand de vin, and pour a velvety Bordeaux wine. End your meal on a sweet note with warm chocolate cakes–they're guaranteed to win your valentine's heart.
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Onion Soup Gratinée
Green Herb Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Steak with Shallot-Red Wine Sauce (Bifteck Marchand de Vin)
Spinach Sautéed with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Warm Molten Chocolate Cakes