Chef Michael St.pierre

Chef At Home in New Westminster

I am a professional chef with over 8 years of experience. Culinary education from the Culinary Institute of America and am well versed in many ethnic areas of cooking. Living on the west coast has exposed me to so many cultures that really have helped to broaden my pallet as a chef. Working for some of the finest farm to table restaurants we have such as Fable, to commanding a strong team at fast paced locations such as Local Gastown. If your looking for a chef that will bring magic to your plate; I am the chef for you. Try my food and you will experience a joy and a feeling of nostalgia. Let make your next event one to remember and talk about.

For me, cooking is...

A way to express my appreciation for the food we have worked for; allowing each ingredient to shine. Any ingredient cooked to its peak taste/texture.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook and grew a passion for it when I was very young; daily learning new techniques and recipes to broaden my pallet and skillset

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is to let all the ingredients natural flavours shine. Really come to the forefront of your taste buds.

My menus

WestCoast Spring

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All inclusive

Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots ~ Tender roasted carrots rest on a cool bed of herbed yogurt and crunchy pistachio

Steamed Edamame ~ shelled and steamed edamame tossed in a delicious toasted sesame dressing

Steamed Broccoli ~ fresh steamed broccoli coated in a delicious lemon tahini dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Mixed Pea Salad ~ crunch, colour and citrus, fresh crisp spring salad

Mini parm-chive muffins ~ deliciously crave-able muffins with a hint of cayenne

Asparagus & pickled radish salad ~ blanched asparagus, pine nuts and pickled watermelon radish tossed in a light lemon dressing

Roasted Root vegetables ~ herb-roasted root vegetables with a beautiful green goddess dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Caramelized onion frittata ~ cheesy main course with onions, spinach and prosciutto

Ham and cheese bread pudding ~ savoury casserole in a tangy tomato sauce

Greek citrus chicken ~ greek citrus marinated chicken with a delicious whipped herb potato

Pappardelle in Roasted Tomato Sauce ~ perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a fire roasted tomato sauce

DESSERT

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Gilled fruit with a Jalepeno honey vin

Vanilla almond Pound Cake ~ heavenly crumbled cake served with fresh fruit and whip cream

Carrot cake cheesecake Bar

Lemon Poppyseed bundt cake

Bachelor/bachelorette party

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Stuffed mini peppers ~ mini sweet peppers stuffed with jalapeno cream cheese

Bacon wrapped potatoes with garlic and cayenne

Peach & Mozzarella Caprese ~ peaches, mozzarella, mint, pistachio and balsamic glaze

Garlic herbed shrimp skewers

Loaded potato skins

Grazing board America

FIRST COURSE

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Kale salad with Parmesan, lemon dressing and pine nuts

Roasted butternut squash soup

Citrus salmon salad with avocado

Grilled asparagus and prosciutto salad

MAIN COURSE

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Herb crusted flank steak with chimichurri ~ grilled steak paired with roasted garlic potatoes and a side of cold, creamy BLT pasta salad

Grilled porterhouse steak with rosemary and fennel

Bourbon glazed chicken with corn on the cob and creamy bacon potato salad

Pan seared salmon served with rosemary garlic fingerling potatoes and a corn and pepper succotash

DESSERT

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Creme brulee ~ topped with fresh berries and powdered sugar

Chocolate lava cake with a delicious scoop of Vanilla ice cream

Roasted strawberry & creme fraiche cups ~ Balsamic roasted strawberries served with fresh whipped creme fraiche and mint

West Coast Sunday Dinner

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Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and cheese

Arugula salad

Bacon wrapped asparagus

Citrus Salad

FIRST COURSE

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‘Nomato’ lasagna with garlic toast

Blackened ahi tuna tataki

Carbonara Spaghettini

MAIN COURSE

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Braised beef stew

Bone in roast with yorkshire pudding

Extra creamy mac n cheese

Orange glazed salmon with herbed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

DESSERT

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Homemade Apple Pie

Tiramisu with fresh seasonal berries

Affogatto ~ Delicious Italian Vanilla bean ice cream topped with a silky smooth espresso

Buccellati ~ A sweet cookie from Sicily often filled with figs, dates, and nuts (Family Style)

West Coast Seafood Journey

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Salad Nicoise ~ Refreshing salad combining tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, anchovies, tuna, nicoise olives and a light vinaigrette

Brioche shrimp toast

Grazing board America

Citrus Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Bouillabaisse ~ Fish stew made from local fish, shellfish, saffron and aromatic herbs. Served with a rouille sauce and croutons

Halibut & prawn red curry

Oven-broiled sweet miso oysters

Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Alpine Salmon Trout with Asparagus ~ Trout fillet, pan seared and served with an assortment of green and white asparagus tips, a light lemon beurre blanc, and a sprinkle of chives. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Grilled Swordfish with Mediterranean Vegetables ~ Perfectly grilled swordfish seasoned to excellence, paired with fresh seasonal mediterranean vegetables

Orange glazed salmon with herbed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

Seared Mediterranean Seabass with Pine nut crust ~ Delicate fillet of seabass cooked in fresh pine nut and basil crust. Served over light vibrant tomato concasse and extra virgin olive oil (Fine Dining)(Italian)

DESSERT

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Grilled peach with whipped marscapone and honey

New York cheesecake with raspberry coulis

Bruleed pumpkin pie

Lemon Bundt Cake

Rustic Mediterranean

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Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and cheese

Bacon wrapped asparagus

Creole shellfish bisque

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut squash ravioli

Extra creamy mac n cheese

Genose Minestrone ~ rich vegetable soup including pasta and pesto. (Italian)

MAIN COURSE

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Pappardelle with braised lamb

Mediterranean chicken and zucchini casserole

Pan seared salmon with basil butter

DESSERT

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Blueberry clafoutis

Ice cream with Rum fruit

S’mores chocolate cheesecake

Ligurian Inspiration

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Burrata al Tartufo ~ Creamy burrata served with shaved truffle, Olive oil, and Sea Salt ( Fine Dining)(Italian)

'Nduja Arancini with Burrata Foam ~ Arancini stuffed with 'nduja served with a light airy burrata foam. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Seared Scallops with Walnut Pesto ~ Perfectly seared scallops paired with a vibrant nutty Ligurian walnut pesto. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread ~ Thin crisp flatbread topped with thinly sliced pears, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and a sprinkle of walnuts. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Grilled Peaches with Burrata ~ Grilled yellow peaches served with a delicious burrata cheese, light balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of mint. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

FIRST COURSE

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Tajarin al Tartufo Bianco ~ Fresh egg pasta with shavings of white truffle and a light butter sauce. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Gnocchi al Pesto Genovese ~ Pillowy soft gnocchi with vibrant pesto garnished with fresh basil and pine nuts. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Spaghetti alle Vongole ~ Spaghetti tossed with fresh clams, garlic, white wine and a hint of chilis. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Lasagne Al Ragu ~ Thin layers of fresh pasta, rich slow cooked ragu and creamy bechamel. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Risotto al Nero di Seppia ~ Dramatic and Flavourful squid ink risotto providing a striking dark colour and briny taste. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb with Barolo Wine Sauce ~ Slow braised lamb shoulder formed into neat pave, served along rich barolo sauce, baby root vegetables and creamy potato puree. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Fassona Beef Tartare with Alba Truffle ~ Delicate circle of hand cut fassona beef topped with slow cooked egg yolk and a generous shaving of white truffle. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Rabbit Roulade ~ Rabbit stuffed with an aromatic mixture of olives, pine nuts and herbs and rolled. Served with slow roasted cherry tomatoes and white wine sauce. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Roast Venison loin with Wild Berry Compote ~ Lean perfectly cooked venison loin slice, served with a tangy-sweet wild berry compote, celeriac puree and glazed chestnuts. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

DESSERT

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Chocolate Mint Panna Cotta ~ Silky panna cotta infused with mint topped with rich dark chocolate sauce and a single preserved cherry. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Pistachio and Amarena Cherry Tart ~ A refined tart with a pistachio frangipane and a vibrant amarena cherry compote topping. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Gorgonzola and Fig Tiramisu ~ Decadent twist on tiramisu with a layer of creamy gorgonzola cheese, ripe pears and a drizzle of fig balsamic. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Salted Caramel and Fig Parfait ~ Layers of salted caramel, fresh figs, and a creamy yogurt or mascarpone base, topped with toasted pistachios. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Balsamic and Strawberry Tart ~ A tart filled with a light balsamic glaze, fresh strawberries, and a hint of black pepper for a unique flavour combination. (Fine Dining)(Italian)

Quick Trip to Italy

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Garlic Roasted Mushroom ~ Delicious Cremini mushrooms mixed with grapeseed oil, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon thyme and parsley

Roasted Winter Vegetables ~ Roasted root winter vegetables tossed in grapeseed oil, salt, pepper, thyme and sage

Green Beans and Potatoes ~ Green beans and potatoes steamed together to perfection and tossed in a traditional basil pesto

FIRST COURSE

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Trenette Col Pesto ~ Similar to linguine, served with pesto, green beans and potatoes. (Italian)

Gnocchi al Castlemagno ~ Pillowy potato gnocchi served with a creamy sauce made from Castlemagno. (Italian)

Risotto al Barolo ~ Rich risotto dish that uses delicious red barolo wine. (Italian)

MAIN COURSE

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Osso Bucco ~ Piedmontese version of braised veal shank. (Italian)

Carne Cruda ~ Delicate hand chopped raw beef tartare, seasoned simply with extra virgin olive oil, salt. (Italian)

Carbonade Valdostana ~ Hearty beef stew with red wine and juniper berries served on top a rich cheesy polenta. (Italian)

DESSERT

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Panna Cotta ~ Creamy dessert made from cream, sugar and gelatin. Served with berries and a delicious caramel sauce. (Italian)

Canestrelli ~ Traditional simple shortbread biscuits, shaped like a daisy with a hole in the middle and dusted with powder sugar. (Italian)

Crema Di Cogne ~ A rich, simple cream dessert made with fresh cream, sugar, chocolate, and biscuits. (Italian)

Italy, Family Style

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Vitello Tonnato ~ A classic Piedmontese dish of thinly sliced, cold cooked veal covered in a creamy sauce made of tuna, anchovies, capers, and egg yolks (Family Style)

Bagna Càuda ~ A warm, social dip from Piedmont made with garlic, olive oil, and anchovies, served with various raw, roasted, or boiled seasonal vegetables (thistles, peppers, cauliflower, etc.) for dipping fondue-style. (Family Style)

Mondeghili / Albóndigas ~ Lombardy meatballs made from a mix of leftover meat, sausage, mortadella, and stale bread, fried in butter (Family Style)

FIRST COURSE

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Gnocchi with Castelmagno ~ Potato gnocchi served with a rich cheese sauce, a specialty from the Cuneo province. (Family Style)

Trofie al Pesto ~ signature dish featuring trofie pasta with a vibrant pesto made from basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino cheese, and olive oil (Family Style)

Lasagne Bolognese ~ Layers of pasta, béchamel sauce, ragù Bolognese, and Parmesan cheese baked to perfection (Family Style)

MAIN COURSE

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Agnello al Forno ~ Oven-roasted lamb marinated with garlic and rosemary and roasted with potatoes (Family Style)

Cima alla Genovese ~ A specialty of Liguria, this is a large, stuffed veal breast that is boiled and served in slices. The filling typically includes a mix of offal, vegetables, breadcrumbs, and herbs (Family Style)

Osso Buco ~ slow-braised veal shanks served with a gremolata (lemon zest, garlic, and parsley garnish) and often accompanied by Risotto alla Milanese or creamy polenta. (Family Style)

DESSERT

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Torta di Nocciole ~ A simple, delicious cake made with hazelnuts, a staple of the Piedmont region. (Family Style)

Buccellati ~ A sweet cookie from Sicily often filled with figs, dates, and nuts (Family Style)

Baci di Alassio ~ "Kisses of Alassio," these are naturally gluten-free cookies from Liguria with a crunchy exterior, soft interior, and a ganache filling (Family Style)