How to cook the ultimate Valentine's Day steak, pancake perfection, plus romantic menu plans

This week, we’re serving sensational feasts for Valentine’s Day, getting our flip on for Shrove Tuesday and celebrating all things beefy with our #Raisethesteaks campaign.

This week we’re eating… Romantic feasts This weekend is all about Valentine’s Day and we don't plan to do things half-heartedly. Start with the perfect present by giving something homemade or picked from our 2015 gift guide. Then, use our menu plans to throw a seamless romantic soirée - choose from a classic theme, last-minute feast or party menu. If you’re less traditional, maybe an alternative Valentine’s Day party is more your thing, plus we looked at our statistics to see what the nation really wants to eat come 14th February. Finally, create aquick & easy Valentine’s Day cocktail and raise a toast to romance.      Browse our Valentine’s Day recipe collections…  Breakfast in bed recipes Valentine’s biscuit recipes Valentine’s baking recipes All our Valentine’s Day collections Flipping brilliant Celebrate Shrove Tuesday by turning out perfect pancakes with help from our videos, cookery tips and recipe ideas. Our favourite Pancake Day recipesTop 10 pancake fillingsVisit our Pancake Day page Watch and learn We have dozens of video guides to help you brush up on cooking skills, from seasonal guidance to basic chopping, poaching and grilling.  How to make pancakesHow to cook scallopsWatch more how to videos Special diet pancakes We’ve created a series of alternative pancakes so those making cuts and swaps in their diet needn’t miss out on Shrove Tuesday fun.  Gluten-free pancakesDairy-free pancakes More alternative pancakes for Shrove Tuesday We're talking about... The perfect steak Hundreds of thousands of you viewed our steak content last Valentine's Day, so it seems we've discovered your food of love. This year, we've decided to #RaiseTheSteaks and embark on a mission to discover your favourite way to cook and serve it. Keep your eye on our social media accounts this week and get involved on Friday 13th February using the hashtag #RaiseTheSteaks! How do you like yours? Promotions & offers Subscribe to BBC Good Food Sign up this month with our exclusive 25th birthday offer and receive your first 12 issues for just £25, saving over 45%.  Subscribe today FREE Cheap & Healthy Diet Plan Our three-day, budget-friendly diet plan will help kick-start good eating habits without breaking the bank.  Sign up now Most popular Family content this week  1. Family meal recipes 2. Cheap family supper recipes 3. Family meals without the fat 4. Chicken schnitzel recipe 5. Healthy food kids will love