17 Romantic Food & Wine Pairings

From oysters and steak to chocolate fondue and fudge, we've paired some of our best recipes with a range of affordable and splurge-worthy wines.

Steak au Poivre

Brandy cream sauce adds a special-occasion twist to classic pan-fried steak.

Pair it with: A rich, full-bodied red; try Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet 2006 ($27.00, www.beringer.com) or Glen Carlou Syrah 2006 ($21.99, www.glencarlou.co.za).