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Arugula and Endive with Rosemary Encrusted Goat Cheese Toasts, garnished with Pomegranate Grains and Clementine Slices, served with a Citrus-Infused Dressing

Arugula and Endive with Rosemary Encrusted Goat Cheese Toasts, garnished with Pomegranate Grains and Clementine Slices, served with a Citrus-Infused Dressing
Serves 8Prep Time: 15 to 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
Equipment: large frying pan
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustardFreshly squeezed  juice of 1 orange2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarExtra-virgin olive oilSaltFresh ground pepper1 or 2 French baguettes, sliced in ½-inch-thick roundsButterFresh rosemary or herbes de Provence1½ cups lardons (small pieces of salted ham) or chopped pancetta1½ cups leeks, chopped in rounds2 logs goat cheese (200 grams or 7 ounces), sliced into ½-inch-think rounds (two per person)1-1/2 cups panko or bread crumbs, plus more if needed 8 cups arugula, around 1 cup per person4 cups endive, roughly chopped, around ½ cup per person1 deseeded pomegranate, separated4 clementine or mandarin oranges, peeled, separated into slices, and deseededFresh tarragon, roughly chopped
Technique: Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard with the juice of 1 orange, with the balsamic vinegar. Add in the olive oil to taste and whisk until it’s a creamy (but not too thick) consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Put the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to use. Slice the baguette(s) into rounds about ½ inch thick, counting out two per person. Heat a frying pan with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil and a nice knob of butter over medium-high heat. Add the needles from the fresh rosemary to the pan or a tablespoon or two of herbes de Provence. Place the slices of bread in the pan, grilling both sides until golden. Set aside and repeat, if necessary.
When all the baguette rounds are toasted, in the same pan, add a dash of oil, the lardons, and the leeks. Cook until tender and slightly caramelized. Set aside and keep warm. Gently encrust the goat cheese slices with the panko or bread crumbs, coating both sides. Fry them in the already greased pan for approximately 2 minutes per side. Place the goat cheese on the baguette toasts and get ready to plate.
Combine one cup arugula and ½ cup endive on each plate. Add the lardons and leeks, splitting the ingredients per dish. Place two baguette toasts topped with panko-encrusted goat cheese on each plate. Scatter the pomegranate seeds and the slices of clementine or mandarin oranges. Drizzle the dressing, garnish with fresh tarragon . . . and serve.
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Filet of Daurade (Sea Bream) served over a Sweet Potato Pur��e and Braised Cabbage

Filet of Daurade (Sea Bream) served over a Sweet Potato Pur��e and Braised CabbageServes 8Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Ingredients: 8 to 10 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into rough chunks�� to 1 cup cr��me fra��che or sour creamFreshly squeezed juice of 1-2 orangesGround nutmeg3 to 4 tablespoons butter
Extra-virgin olive oil 3 to 4 tablespoons finely minced garlic1 head red cabbage, sliced into ��-inch stripsFreshly squeezed juice of 3-4 lemons, plus more if neededBalsamic vinegar3 tablespoons fresh rosemary or herbes de Provence8 filets of daurade (sea bream)2 to 3 pinches saffron�� to 1 cup finely minced flat parsleyFresh ground pepperSaltFresh herbs like lavender and rosemary and/or edible flowers for garnish
Technique: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place the sweet potatoes in the pot, boiling for about 18 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain and place back into the pot. Add �� cup cr��me fra��che or sour cream, the juice of 1 orange, and a pinch or two of nutmeg. Using an immersion blender or hand-held mixer, pur��e. The sweet potatoes should have a mashed consistency. If the mixture is too dry or has too many chunks, add a little more orange juice or cr��me fra��che, and mash again. Taste. Then season to taste with salt, pepper, butter, and a dash (or two) of nutmeg. Place on a burner and set to low to keep warm.
In a large frying pan, combine a dash or two of olive oil, a pad of butter, and the minced garlic over medium-high heat. Once the garlic has softened, add the sliced cabbage, stirring until it wilts. Add two tablespoons lemon juice, a dash (or three) of balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with ground nutmeg to taste. Turn heat to low to keep warm.
In another large frying pan, heat olive oil and a knob of butter over medium-high heat. Season each side of the daurade filets with one tablespoon lemon juice, minced parsley to lightly cover, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle with saffron. Once the pan is hot, place the daurades in the pan and fry, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding a bit more lemon juice if desired, cooking until the fish is no longer translucent. (If you have to sear the fish in batches, keep them warm in an oven on low heat.)
It���s time to serve. If you want to get fancy, use a 4-inch circle tool to plate. First, place the cabbage, and press down. This is followed by the sweet potato pur��e. Again, press down. Place the daurades on top of the sweet potato and garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers. If you���re not feeling fancy, plate it in the above order. Serve immediately and enjoy!<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-alt:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-charset:77; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}mso-style-name:"11 Recipe Direction First"; mso-style-parent:"11 Recipe Direction"; margin-top:14.0pt; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; line-height:200%; mso-pagination:none; font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning:11.0pt;} span.ITAL {mso-style-name:ITAL; font-style:italic; mso-bidi-font-style:normal;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;}

Filet of Daurade (Sea Bream) served over a Sweet Potato Purée and Braised Cabbage

Filet of Daurade (Sea Bream) served over a Sweet Potato Purée and Braised CabbageServes 8Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Ingredients: 8 to 10 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into rough chunks½ to 1 cup crème fraîche or sour creamFreshly squeezed juice of 1-2 orangesGround nutmeg3 to 4 tablespoons butter
Extra-virgin olive oil 3 to 4 tablespoons finely minced garlic1 head red cabbage, sliced into ¼-inch stripsFreshly squeezed juice of 3-4 lemons, plus more if neededBalsamic vinegar3 tablespoons fresh rosemary or herbes de Provence8 filets of daurade (sea bream)2 to 3 pinches saffron½ to 1 cup finely minced flat parsleyFresh ground pepperSaltFresh herbs like lavender and rosemary and/or edible flowers for garnish
Technique: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place the sweet potatoes in the pot, boiling for about 18 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain and place back into the pot. Add ½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream, the juice of 1 orange, and a pinch or two of nutmeg. Using an immersion blender or hand-held mixer, purée. The sweet potatoes should have a mashed consistency. If the mixture is too dry or has too many chunks, add a little more orange juice or crème fraîche, and mash again. Taste. Then season to taste with salt, pepper, butter, and a dash (or two) of nutmeg. Place on a burner and set to low to keep warm.
In a large frying pan, combine a dash or two of olive oil, a pad of butter, and the minced garlic over medium-high heat. Once the garlic has softened, add the sliced cabbage, stirring until it wilts. Add two tablespoons lemon juice, a dash (or three) of balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with ground nutmeg to taste. Turn heat to low to keep warm.
In another large frying pan, heat olive oil and a knob of butter over medium-high heat. Season each side of the daurade filets with one tablespoon lemon juice, minced parsley to lightly cover, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle with saffron. Once the pan is hot, place the daurades in the pan and fry, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding a bit more lemon juice if desired, cooking until the fish is no longer translucent. (If you have to sear the fish in batches, keep them warm in an oven on low heat.)
It’s time to serve. If you want to get fancy, use a 4-inch circle tool to plate. First, place the cabbage, and press down. This is followed by the sweet potato purée. Again, press down. Place the daurades on top of the sweet potato and garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers. If you’re not feeling fancy, plate it in the above order. Serve immediately and enjoy!<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-alt:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-charset:77; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Georgia; panose-1:2 4 5 2 5 4 5 2 3 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}mso-style-name:"11 Recipe Direction First"; mso-style-parent:"11 Recipe Direction"; margin-top:14.0pt; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; line-height:200%; mso-pagination:none; font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning:11.0pt;} span.ITAL {mso-style-name:ITAL; font-style:italic; mso-bidi-font-style:normal;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;}</style>

Velout�� de Potimarron* with Flamb��ed Lobster Tails and a Parmesan Crisp

Velout�� de Potimarron* with Flamb��ed Lobster Tails and a Parmesan Crisp
Serves 8 to 10 for an entr��e (small bowl) or 4 to 6 for a main coursePrep Time: 30 to 45 minutes Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Equipment: parchment paper, baking sheet, large pot, cheese grater, kitchen scissors, food processor or immersion blender, large frying pan, long kitchen matches, spatula
Ingredients for the Velout��2 medium-sized potimarron (Hokkaido squash) or butternut squash*Extra-virgin olive oilSalt (fleur de sel, sea, or kosher)Fresh ground pepper4 teaspoons cinnamon1 medium leek, sliced into thin rounds*1 onion, peeled and diced2 celery stalks, diced2 carrots, peeled and diced2 garlic cloves, peeled, de-germed, and finely minced6-7 cups homemade chicken broth or canned chicken or vegetable stock1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon ground turmeric3 healthy pinches herbes de ProvenceJuice of 1 lemonSprigs of lavender or rosemary for garnishCr��me fra��che or sour cream (optional**)Chopped chives (optional**) Ingredients for the Parmesan Crisp7 ounces Parmesan cheese, a nice chunk 

Ingredients for the Lobster Tails4 langoustes (spiny/Caribbean lobsters) thawed���approximately 4 oz. eachJuice of 1 to 2 freshly squeezed oranges2 to 3 tablespoons finely minced gingerFresh ground pepperExtra-virgin olive oil1 to 2 knobs of butter (about 1 to 2 tablespoons each)�� cup Armagnac or cognac
TechniquePreheat oven to 400��F.Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half. Deseed, then cut the squash into large chunks. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin side down. Drizzle with olive oil. Lightly salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 25 minutes.
While the squash is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are soft, about ten minutes. Add the broth, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and herbes de Provence. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer.
When the squash is ready, set aside and let cool.
It���s time to make the Parmesan crisps while the oven is hot. Hand grate the Parmesan using a grater. Each crisp requires 1�� to 2 tablespoons of cheese, totaling 8-10 rounds. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for around 7 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and set aside. Using kitchen scissors, cut off the lobster shells. Gingerly remove the meat of the lobster from the shell, aiming to remove it in one piece. Place the tails in a bowl and add the juice of the oranges and the ginger. Mix well, cover in plastic wrap, and set the bowl in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
When the squash is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and chop the squash into 1-inch to 2-inch cubes. (You should have about 5 to 6 cups.) Add the squash to the pot of vegetables and broth. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Pur��e in batches with a food processor or all at once with an immersion blender until creamy. Season with the juice of the lemon and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
Add a dash of olive oil to a large pan along with a knob or two of butter. Set the heat to medium high. Place the lobster tails in the pan and fry until the meat is white, flipping to cook both sides. After the tails are cooked to perfection, turn off the heat on the stove and, very important, the evacuation system, if using. It���s time to flamb��e. Pour the Armagnac over the tails and quickly light a long kitchen match, dipping it into the alcohol. If the flames rise too high, grab a pot cover and snuff the flame out. Please note: flamb��e at your own risk. If you have long hair, tie it back out of the way.
Cut the lobster tails into bite-sized pieces. Pour the soup into bowls. Add a few morsels of lobster, about four to six pieces a person. Using a spatula, lift up the Parmesan crisps. Garnish the soup with one Parmesan crisp, and fresh herbs like lavender, thyme, or rosemary. Serve immediately.
Bon app��tit!
Chef Sophie���s Notes:
To clean leeks, slice off the dark green end, trimming to the part where the color is pale green or white. Cut off the roots. Slice the stalk lengthwise, not cutting through it. Run leeks under cold water. Set aside until ready to chop and use.
This soup can be served on its own. Garnish with a dollop of cr��me fra��che (or sour cream), chopped chives, and fresh ground pepper.<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Courier New"; panose-1:2 7 3 9 2 2 5 2 4 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 65536 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-alt:"Times New Roman"; mso-font-charset:77; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Tahoma; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; 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Velouté de Potimarron* with Flambéed Lobster Tails and a Parmesan Crisp

Velouté de Potimarron* with Flambéed Lobster Tails and a Parmesan Crisp
Serves 8 to 10 for an entrée (small bowl) or 4 to 6 for a main coursePrep Time: 30 to 45 minutes Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Equipment: parchment paper, baking sheet, large pot, cheese grater, kitchen scissors, food processor or immersion blender, large frying pan, long kitchen matches, spatula
Ingredients for the Velouté2 medium-sized potimarron (Hokkaido squash) or butternut squash*Extra-virgin olive oilSalt (fleur de sel, sea, or kosher)Fresh ground pepper4 teaspoons cinnamon1 medium leek, sliced into thin rounds*1 onion, peeled and diced2 celery stalks, diced2 carrots, peeled and diced2 garlic cloves, peeled, de-germed, and finely minced6-7 cups homemade chicken broth or canned chicken or vegetable stock1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon ground turmeric3 healthy pinches herbes de ProvenceJuice of 1 lemonSprigs of lavender or rosemary for garnishCrème fraîche or sour cream (optional**)Chopped chives (optional**) Ingredients for the Parmesan Crisp7 ounces Parmesan cheese, a nice chunk 

Ingredients for the Lobster Tails4 langoustes (spiny/Caribbean lobsters) thawed—approximately 4 oz. eachJuice of 1 to 2 freshly squeezed oranges2 to 3 tablespoons finely minced gingerFresh ground pepperExtra-virgin olive oil1 to 2 knobs of butter (about 1 to 2 tablespoons each)¼ cup Armagnac or cognac
TechniquePreheat oven to 400°F.Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half. Deseed, then cut the squash into large chunks. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin side down. Drizzle with olive oil. Lightly salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 25 minutes.
While the squash is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are soft, about ten minutes. Add the broth, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and herbes de Provence. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer.
When the squash is ready, set aside and let cool.
It’s time to make the Parmesan crisps while the oven is hot. Hand grate the Parmesan using a grater. Each crisp requires 1½ to 2 tablespoons of cheese, totaling 8-10 rounds. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for around 7 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and set aside. Using kitchen scissors, cut off the lobster shells. Gingerly remove the meat of the lobster from the shell, aiming to remove it in one piece. Place the tails in a bowl and add the juice of the oranges and the ginger. Mix well, cover in plastic wrap, and set the bowl in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
When the squash is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and chop the squash into 1-inch to 2-inch cubes. (You should have about 5 to 6 cups.) Add the squash to the pot of vegetables and broth. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Purée in batches with a food processor or all at once with an immersion blender until creamy. Season with the juice of the lemon and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
Add a dash of olive oil to a large pan along with a knob or two of butter. Set the heat to medium high. Place the lobster tails in the pan and fry until the meat is white, flipping to cook both sides. After the tails are cooked to perfection, turn off the heat on the stove and, very important, the evacuation system, if using. It’s time to flambée. Pour the Armagnac over the tails and quickly light a long kitchen match, dipping it into the alcohol. If the flames rise too high, grab a pot cover and snuff the flame out. Please note: flambée at your own risk. If you have long hair, tie it back out of the way.
Cut the lobster tails into bite-sized pieces. Pour the soup into bowls. Add a few morsels of lobster, about four to six pieces a person. Using a spatula, lift up the Parmesan crisps. Garnish the soup with one Parmesan crisp, and fresh herbs like lavender, thyme, or rosemary. Serve immediately.
Bon appétit!
Chef Sophie’s Notes:
To clean leeks, slice off the dark green end, trimming to the part where the color is pale green or white. Cut off the roots. Slice the stalk lengthwise, not cutting through it. Run leeks under cold water. Set aside until ready to chop and use.
This soup can be served on its own. 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Pan-Seared Scallops wrapped in Jambon Sec and Prunes with a Balsamic Glaze

Pan-Seared Scallops wrapped in Jambon Sec and Prunes with a Balsamic GlazeServes 8Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients16 nice-sized sea scallops, around an inch in circumference, with or without the coralJuice of 1 lemonFresh ground pepper4-6 slices jambon sec or other dry-cured ham like prosciutto8 sprigs fresh rosemary 8 dried prunes* 2 cups balsamic vinegarExtra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter16 leaves fresh sage
TechniqueIf using scallops with the coral, peel off the coral and set aside. Drizzle the lemon juice on the scallops. Season with fresh ground pepper to taste. Lightly toss and set aside.Slice the dry-cured ham in half lengthwise.
Take a rosemary sprig and spear one scallop, followed by one prune, and then another scallop.Wrap each scallop with half a slice of dry-cured ham.
Pour the vinegar into a small pot and cook over high heat until it reduces to a syrup-like consistency, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Lower heat to keep warm.
Combine a dash of olive oil, the butter, and the sage in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the scallop spears, along with the coral, if using, and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side until the scallops are cooked through and firm to the touch, and the dry-cured ham is browned.
Place the browned sage on a small dish, topped with the speared scallops and prunes. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze, and garnish with the coral, if using, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately, one sprig per plate.
Chef’s Note: * In the summer, fresh figs can be substituted for the dried prunes.
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The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux

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Pub Date: September 8th, 2020 • Berkley

A disgraced chef rediscovers her passion for food and her roots in this stunning novel rich in culture and full of delectable recipes.
French-born American chef Sophie Valroux had one dream: to be part of the 1% of female chefs running a Michelin-starred restaurant. From spending summers with her grandmother, who taught her the power of cooking and food, to attending the Culinary Institute of America, Sophie finds herself on the cusp of getting everything she's dreamed of.
Until her career goes up in flames.
Sabotaged by a fellow chef, Sophie is fired, leaving her reputation ruined and confidence shaken. To add fuel to the fire, Sophie learns that her grandmother has suffered a stroke and takes the red-eye to France. There, Sophie discovers the simple home she remembers from her childhood is now a luxurious château, complete with two restaurants and a vineyard. As Sophie tries to reestablish herself in the kitchen, she comes to understand the lengths people will go to for success and love, and how dreams can change.
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p.s. If you'd like to be part of one of my ARC tours, hit me up!

OKAY. What's an ARC TOUR?  Basically, my publisher will send me a handful of advanced reader copies (ARCs) of the book in the very near future-- some I'll reserve for giveaways, one for myself, and the rest I'll send out into the wild. You'd receive the copy, have around a week to read, and you'd send the book on to the next person on this list-- mailing labels provided. Of course, I'd love reviews on Goodreads (before it's published) and Amazon (when it's published). All tours will be organized by location. And I'm limiting the number of people to ten per tour. I can't assure a placement-- depends on supply and demand. Who knows? For now, the tours will take place in the U.S. and Canada, but I may add on more later. And that's that! Voilà.

If you want to be part of the ARC tour, drop me an email at slverant@gmail.com with your mailing address/country and we'll keep in touch.

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The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux

Cover to Come Soon... Pub Date: September 8th, 2020 • Berkley
A disgraced chef rediscovers her passion for food and her roots in this stunning novel rich in culture and full of delectable recipes.
French-born American chef Sophie Valroux had one dream: to be part of the 1% of female chefs running a Michelin-starred restaurant. From spending summers with her grandmother, who taught her the power of cooking and food, to attending the Culinary Institute of America, Sophie finds herself on the cusp of getting everything she's dreamed of.
Until her career goes up in flames.
Sabotaged by a fellow chef, Sophie is fired, leaving her reputation ruined and confidence shaken. To add fuel to the fire, Sophie learns that her grandmother has suffered a stroke and takes the red-eye to France. There, Sophie discovers the simple home she remembers from her childhood is now a luxurious château, complete with two restaurants and a vineyard. As Sophie tries to reestablish herself in the kitchen, she comes to understand the lengths people will go to for success and love, and how dreams can change.
PREORDER MY DEBUT WOMEN'S FICTION HERE:
AMAZON BARNES  & NOBLE INDIE BOUND BOOK DEPOSITORY CHAPTERS INDIGO BOOKS A MILLION

ADD THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX TO GOODREADS!