A savory pie with minimal preparation. While we do make pie crust from scratch often, we thought we would share the simple version for you, with a purchased pie crust. My wife prefers the rolled dough crust in the refrigerated section, so she can roll out and shape the edges herself. Ingredients: 1 store-bought [...]
Near the northwestern edge of Palm Springs, at 2323 N. Palm Canyon Drive, sits a little restaurant inside a small hotel—and it’s serving up some of the best cuisine in the Coachella Valley. Freddie’s Kitchen at the Cole offers “French California cuisine,” lovingly prepared by chef Frederic Pierrel, who, according to the restaurant’s website, [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
