Dining with the David’s
Enjoy the entire menu with Coachella Valley’s own David’s! Hear their favorites and see their experience at Freddie’s Kitchen!
Mushroom Velouté Soup
Mushroom Velouté Soup This flavorful velouté of mushroom is a delightful glimpse into the classic French cuisine of the old days. By using a thin version of béchamel sauce as a base, this simple technique yields a rich and velvety smooth soup. It's a satisfying style of soup, perfect for small or [...]
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a classic French dish that's perfect for hot weather, featuring a medley of fresh summer vegetables. It's light, healthy, and easy to prepare. Prep Time 40 minutes Ingredients to serve 4 as an accompaniment. Ingredients: 1 eggplant, diced 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 [...]
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
This simple and versatile cake is a global staple. It hails from the Mediterranean region near the south of France. Full disclosure it is my wife’s recipe; and I am happy to devour it when she makes it! Perfect to bring to a spring party! Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) sugar Zest from 2 [...]
Bocuse Style Chicken in Cream Sauce
As the days are getting shorter and cooler, I find I am craving comfort food. For me, that is inspired by my French upbringing, family gatherings, and how could I not lean to a Bocuse inspired dish to pair with my holiday POV? Prep. Time: 40 minutes Ingredients to serve 6 Chicken: 1 chicken [...]
Freddie’s Kitchen awarded City of Palm Springs Façade Improvement Grant
We are thrilled to share some exciting news. After a year+ with banners for signs, We Now Have A Lit Permanent Sign!!! We are grateful and honored to have received the City’s Facade Improvement Grant to assist us with the cost of our new sign. We hope this helps us to continue to grow awareness and [...]
Authentic Olive Tapenade
Fall is a time of abundance with comfort food and festive gatherings. Authentic Provençal Olive Tapenade is a delicious spread of olives, garlic, capers, and anchovy, that is served in the South of France. It is an easy and beloved dish that is simple to make, yet always welcome at a gathering. Prep. Time: 20 [...]
Tarte à la Tomate
Thought to originate in the South of France, this version is from my hometown region in northeastern France: Alsace. A French Tomato Tart is a perfect balance of sweet, ripened tomatoes and salty olives and anchovies. In France, tarts are not considered special-occasion fare, but a staple – even a comfort food to some. [...]
Steam-Boiled Artichokes
Artichoke season is here! Spring and fall are when artichokes are in season. They can be an intimidating vegetable if you have never worked with them before, but honestly, it is hard to ruin one. An artichoke is an immature flower bud of the thistle plant, and they are generously forgiving when cooking them. [...]
Eat Like a Local! Freddie’s Kitchen celebrated in Locale Magazine…
Led by Chef Frederic Pierrel, Freddie’s Kitchen at the Cole is serving up a truly delicious French-California menu full of robust, global flavors and artful presentations. Those looking for international flavors will be happy to order French staples like the escargot and French onion soup; those seeking unique Californian dishes will love perusing the seasonal [...]