{"id":333,"date":"2024-10-21T20:36:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T20:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2024-10-23T19:12:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T19:12:59","slug":"chef-jim-oppat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/culex-2024\/chef-jim-oppat\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef Jim Oppat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-agency-gallery-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-60 gb-background-cover gb-background-no-repeat gb-has-parallax has-black-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:15%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:15%;padding-left:5%;color:#32373c;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/hero-disco-dark.png)\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-baabc35bb222cee8150ce4fd54fe3087\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-caret-left\"><\/i> <a href=\"\/sclanding\/culex-2024\">Main Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized food\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/recipe-risotto.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-377\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/recipe-risotto.png 450w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/recipe-risotto-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/recipe-risotto-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/recipe-risotto-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ffffff\"><strong>Chicken Ballotine with Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6cefbc4fd0788bc10c79bea68dfe68a6\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Corporate Executive Chef Jim Oppat (1999)<br><em>Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, Metro Detroit, Michigan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size gb-block-button\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N1YeDfdSIlA\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#000000;background-color:#5cadd7;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em\">Watch Video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/chef-joe-1024x547.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/chef-joe-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/chef-joe-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/chef-joe-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/chef-joe-1536x821.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/chef-joe.png 1594w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-service-5 gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-20 has-black-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:3%;padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns step gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:3%;padding-top:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:5%;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forcemeat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 pound of boneless chicken thighs (or ground chicken)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 each egg whites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.5 cups of cold heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and Pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a food processor, pur\u00e9e the chicken and egg whites. Immediately add the cold heavy cream slowly to create the forcemeat. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve and refrigerate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-service-5 gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-20 has-black-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:3%;padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns step gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:3%;padding-top:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:5%;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spinach and Chanterelle Stuffing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon finely minced garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 ounces baby spinach leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 ounces of wild chanterelles or another wild mushroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese (reserve for later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 ounces of panko crumbs (reserve for later)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat the oil in a large saucepan or skillet. Add mushrooms and brown evenly (5 minutes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the garlic, spinach, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute to soften the garlic and wilt the spinach. Cool for later use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-service-5 gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-20 has-black-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:3%;padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns step gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:3%;padding-top:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:5%;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ballotine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lay the chicken breast skin side down on the work surface, pound thin and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread the forcemeat mixture evenly over the surface of the chicken. Just add enough so the chicken can be rolled and tied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread the spinach\/mushroom mixture evenly over the forcemeat, again making sure you can still tie the ballotine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle the cheese and panko crumbs on the mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll the chicken up, tie it with kitchen string, and place it in a roasting pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roast the ballotine for about 1 hour or until the temperature is 160-165 degrees F in the center of the ballotine. Let sit until it reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the chicken is done cooking, transfer it to a cutting board to rest while you make the sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-service-5 gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-20 has-black-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:3%;padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns step gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:3%;padding-top:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:5%;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skim off and discard most of the fat from the drippings from the roasting pan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the water or stock and wine to the drippings to deglaze the pan, and heat over medium heat, stirring to loosen and melt the solidified juices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain the juices into a saucepan and lightly thicken with slurry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover, reduce the heat to low, and boil gently for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove from the heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-service-5 gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-20 has-black-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:3%;padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns step gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:3%;padding-top:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:5%;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 Butternut Squash, peeled and deseeded, cut into \u00bc inch squares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Coat the butternut squares with olive oil and seasonings and roast in a 425 degrees F oven until lightly browned (about 20 minutes). &nbsp;Reserve for later addition in the risotto.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-service-5 gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-20 has-black-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:3%;padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns step gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:3%;padding-top:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:5%;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risotto Parmesan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 \u00bd tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd tablespoons butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 shallot, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 clove garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup Arborio rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup dry white wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 cups hot white veal or vegetable stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Heat olive oil and butter in a large saut\u00e9 pan over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Reduce heat to medium-low and add shallot and garlic. Cook and stir until shallots are translucent but not brown, about 5 minutes.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Pour in rice and stir until the rice is coated in oil and has started to toast, about 5 minutes. Pour in wine and let it simmer until it has mostly evaporated, then stir in one-third of the boiling white veal or vegetable broth; continue stirring until the rice has absorbed the liquid and turned creamy. Repeat this process twice more, stirring constantly. Stirring in the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes in all. When finished, the rice should be tender yet firm to the bite. You may not need all the stock.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, roasted butternut squash, parsley, salt, and white pepper until well combined. Serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-service-5 gb-layout-columns-1 one-column gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-20 has-black-background-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:3%;padding-right:5%;padding-left:5%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:50px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns step gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-custom-background-color gb-columns-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:3%;padding-top:5%;padding-right:5%;padding-bottom:3%;padding-left:5%;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-1 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:900px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner gb-has-custom-background-color\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Enjoy!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/dining\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/07\/sc_logo-stacked-white-R-1.png\" alt=\"Schoolcraft College\" class=\"wp-image-139\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/07\/sc_logo-stacked-white-R-1.png 484w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2023\/07\/sc_logo-stacked-white-R-1-300x68.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":342,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/sc-landing.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-333","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"acf":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=333"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/333\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/sclanding\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}