My Pledge

To prepare delicious, healthy food made with fresh, quality ingredients that everyone will enjoy and savor.

Tantalizing Mains / Heavy Pupu

Seared Garlic Beef ~ served with a cilantro black pepper butter and/or horseradish aioli

Grilled Cilantro Shrimp ~ Jumbo shrimp are skewered and marinated in a cilantro-lime sauce then grilled to perfection

Chicken Satay Skewers with peanut sauce ~ chicken breast marinated in a blend of Thai spices, skewed on bamboo sticks and served with a spicy peanut sauce

Mini Asian Meatloaves ~ a healthy version, made with lean ground turkey and glazed with a sweet/spicy Asian BBQ sauce

Vietnamese-style Pork Patties – juicy patties are served on a bed of rice noodles or in a lettuce leaf with cucumber and fresh mint leaves with a nuac maum dipping sauce

“Pickled” Shrimp – jumbo shrimp marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, served on a bed of crunchy Japanese cucumbers and watercress

Stuffed Giant Shells Arrabiatta ~ Spicy red sauce surrounds shells stuffed with home-made lean turkey Italian sausage, ricotta and spinach (vegetarian available)

Grilled Lamb Kabobs ~ Savory marinated lamb skewered with red onion and a bell pepper medley and grilled to perfection

Asian Inspired Mini Crab Cakes ~ King crab mixed in with delectable Dungeness crab makes this extra special, with a touch of lime, coconut and water chestnuts – topped with my wasabi cream sauce and served on a bed of mixed baby micro greens tossed in a lite Asian dressing

Sliders - hand-held sandwiches in a dinner roll size portion

• BBQ Chicken & Caramelized Onion Sliders ~ a chicken version of pulled pork, topped with crunchy coleslaw
• Garlic Steak Slider ~ thinly sliced seared steak topped with cilantro-black pepper butter sauce
• Veggie Slider ~ medley of roasted veggies topped with havarti cheese
• SE Asian Slider ~ garlic chicken topped with crunchy Asian slaw
• Wasabi Infused Egg Salad ~ just a hint of wasabi makes this egg-stra special, topped with alfalfa sprouts
• Crab & Shrimp Slider ~ a seafood lovers delight, topped with a fresh cucumber slice

Baby Romaine Wraps - better than your average wrap – a sturdy romaine leaf acts as a “cup” to hold the yummy fillings…

• Thai Beef or Thai Sausage Wraps ~ just like my famous Thai Beef Salad but in a bite size wrap meant to be eaten with your fingers
• Asian Chicken Wraps ~ with shiitake mushroom, scallion, water chestnut and our special sauce, topped with crunchy garlic & shallots
• Laarb Wraps ~ versatile dish that can be made with your choice of chicken, pork, beef or tofu – a flavor explosion

Trio of Crostini - crunchy crostini can be topped with your choice of three delicious toppings:

• white bean and roasted garlic topped with crumbled bacon & chives
• spicy roasted red pepper & eggplant
• edamame hummus
• Michi’s Porcini Mushroom pate’

Stuffed Puff Pastry ~ lighter than air puff pastry stuffed with creamy, decadent cheese, topped with Parmesan cheese and black truffle oil

Yummy Salads

Michi’s Waldorf ~ romaine, watercress, fuji apple, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, parmesan, dried cranberries and my own creamy balsamic dressing!

Thai Beef or Thai Sausage Salad ~ romaine lettuce, crunchy cabbage, cucumber, watercress, mint, roasted peanut, fried shallots, crunchy coconut rice and spicy thai sausage or thinly sliced steak, tossed with my special cilantro-lime dressing.

Chicken Caesar Salad ~ tossed in our house Caesar dressing made with tofu and topped with crunchy, baked whole wheat croutons

Pea Salad ~ A healthy version of this traditional salad ~green peas, water chestnut, tomato, and crumbled bacon in a creamy, cool dressing

Shrimp ‘n Blue ~ romaine lettuce tossed with a lite gorgonzola cheese dressing then topped with toasted almonds, blue cheese crumbles, radish sprouts and shrimp

Tofu Watercress Salad ~ tofu, bean sprouts, white onion, tomato and a tart dressing are topped with edamame and crunchy fried shallots

Grilled Marinated Mixed Vegies ~ Colorful and bright, a combo of multi-colored bell peppers, Italian squash, Japanese eggplant and red onion are marinated in Michi’s vegie marinade, grilled to perfection and served at room temperature topped with feta cheese crumbles and fresh mint

Delicious Sides...

Taro & Potato Rolls w/ Flavored Butters ~ “green” cilantro, scallion & roasted garlic butter and “red” sundried tomato and chili pepper butter to slather on

Wild Mushroom Pasta ~ Farfalle pasta (bows) tossed with a lite, creamy porchini mushroom sauce, topped with grated parmesan cheese and a drizzle of black truffle oil

Twice Baked Red Potatoes

• Stuffed with sour cream & Parmesan, topped with chives and bacon
• Stuffed with gorgonzola & fat free Greek yogurt, topped with diced figs (seasonal for fresh, or dried figs off-season)

Mexican Chip Station ~ Tortilla chips with cheesy chile con queso, black bean salsa and mango salsa

Cheese Platter ~ medley of gourmet cheeses served with assorted crackers

Sweet Stuff

Chocolate Fountain ~ Impress your guests with a flowing river of chocolate that will engulf delectable fresh fruits, assorted cookies and cubes of light angel food cake

Michi’s Signature Upside down Pineapple Cake ~ fresh pineapple and an array of dried pineapple “flowers” make this a show-stopping dessert!

Cupcake Station ~ decorate your own dream dessert with a variety of toppings (tailored for kids or adults) and colored icing

Other desserts can be special ordered and provided on your behalf.

Intimate Gatherings

However big or small your special event is, you can count on professional, detail oriented planning and execution. Specializing in executive dinners, office lunches or parties at your home – either buffet or plated sit-down service. Specific theme examples follow and new creative combinations are welcome!

Asian-Fusion

STARTER ~ Asian Clams with Crusty Bread ~ Clams/cockles (market availability) are fused with fresh Southeast Asian spices and served with a chunk of bread to sop up all the juices

SALAD ~ Crunchy and refreshing mixed Asian greens, roasted peanuts and waterchestnuts are topped with grated Daikon relish, shredded roast duck and radish sprouts

MAIN EVENT

• Split Cornish Game Hens marinated in Thai Spices and then baked. The crispy skin and juicy inside can be dipped in a mild Vietnamese table sauce, nuac chong
• En Papillion of Snapper ~ Individual packages are opened like a present by each guest to reveal a moist filet of snapper in a mild red curry sauce on a bed of assorted jullienned vegetables
• Braised Baby Bok Choy ~ braised in a ginger soy sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds
• Coconut Ginger Rice ~ Jasmine rice delicately infused with coconut and ginger

DESSERT ~ Mango cobbler with coconut ice cream ala mode served in a martini glass for the perfect finish!

“Let’s Go Mediterranean”

STARTER ~ Wild mushroom Crostini

SALAD ~ Seafood Salad ~ mixed seafood is tossed in a refreshingly light lemony vinegrette and served on a bed of Manoa lettuce

MAIN EVENT

• Grilled fish (market availability will determine) topped with tomato, capers, onion and peppers
• Creamy parmesan polenta served with shrimp, Italian sausage, broccoli rabe and feta OR Creamy truffle polenta served with wild mushrooms & Italian sausage
• Proscuitto wrapped asparagus
• Twice baked red potatoes stuffed with gorgonzola and figs

DESSERT ~ Mixed tropical sorbet with a delicate cookie served in a martini glass

“Comfort”

STARTER ~ Majool dates stuffed with honeyed goat cheese and topped with toasted pine nuts

SALAD ~ Michi’s Waldorf

MAIN EVENT

• Slow roasted pork shoulder with an oregano-onion crust, accompanied by a caramelized apple and onion relish
• Creamy mashed yams with a subtle kiss of maple
• Sauteed brussel sprouts (in season) or swiss chard, kale
• Taro roll with herbed butter

DESSERT ~ Up-side down pineapple cake with whipped cream

“Backyard BBQ”

Chicken Satay Skewers ~ chicken skewars grilled to perfection and served with a delicious peanut dipping sauce

Make Your Own Poke / Sushi Roll Station ~ freshest fish served in the freshest combinations that you create yourself

Grilled Garlic Sirloin ~ grilled to perfection and served with a medley of sauce choices ~ Kona coffee BBQ sauce, Horseradish Aioli, Michi’s Chili Balsamic

Asian Clams with Crusty Bread ~ Clams/cockles (market availability) are fused with fresh Southeast Asian spices and served with a chunk of bread to sop up all the juices

Spicy Shrimp Coleslaw ~ A combination of cabbages, celery, spicy sautéed shrimp, toasted almonds, crumbled bacon and blue cheese

Michi’s Pea Salad ~ A lite version of a traditional favorite that won’t hit your waistline

Thai Sausage Salad ~ crunchy cabbage, cucumber, watercress, mint, roasted peanut, fried shallots, crunchy coconut rice and spicy thai sausage

Twice Baked Red Potatoes ~ Parmesan, Chive & Bacon and/or Gorgonzola & Fig

Mexican Chip Station ~ Black bean dip, salsa and Spicy Chile’ Con Queso w/ chips