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Chef Jeff Woodward

Private Chef

Jeff Woodward is a Private Chef and the Owner of The Rogue Chef based in Branson, Missouri. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, he has cooked for esteemed clients including The Harlem Globetrotters, Peyton Manning, Mark Wahlberg, and Justin Timberlake. He has taught Culinary courses on becoming a Private Chef at College of the Ozarks. Through The Rogue Chef, he publishes recipes and a Food & Hospitality Blog weekly on his webpage. He also created his own line of specialty salts, rubs, and other food products.

Education

  • Culinary Arts Degree with a Certification in Baking, Ozark Technical College
  • Associate's Degree, Southwestern Illinois College

Professional Achievements

  • Won the Branson Tri-Lakes News Reader's Choice Award 2023 for Best Catering
  • Featured as a Chef Demonstrator 2 years in a row for The Women's Show in Springfield, MO
  • Featured as the Hollister Chamber of Commerce Spotlight Chef, published in Tri-Lakes News
  • Chef Jeff's food has appeared in a feature on KY3 Television
  • He publishes a recipe weekly in the Branson Globe newspaper and monthly in Lost on the Lake Magazine
  • Featured as a Chef in Discover Home and Style Magazine

Certifications & Organizations

  • American Culinary Federation
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Branson Chamber of Commerce
  • Hollister Chamber of Commerce
  • Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce
  • BNI (Business Network International)

Favorite Piece of Advice

Try new recipes and techniques in the kitchen. Don't be afraid to fail. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't, but you'll always learn in the process.

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Forum Comments (15)

What should I eat?
If you want to eat healthy, it sometimes requires some creativity. You are doing great with your combinations! Try using a protein pasta and adding some vegetables. Chicken thighs are healthy, too.

One thing many people don’t think about is making a pizza. The crust will give you the carbs you are looking for, and you can use cauliflower crust or a high-protein crust. The toppings can be a thinly sliced steak and a combination of foods you enjoy. Marinara, alfredo, or olive oil is a great base for your very own pizza, made perfectly to fit your dietary needs.
I need to open a can without a can opener
You can use a knife to cut open the can, although I would not recommend this option; it can be dangerous.

Angle the sharp point into the lid around the edge. Gently, but firmly, tap on the heel of the knife. Do this as many times as needed to create an opening in the can. Be very careful using this technique, as you can cut yourself.
How can you tell if an avocado is bad?
When you cut open an avocado, the inside should be green and soft . If it is brown and mushy, then it is bad.
How can you tell if a pineapple is ripe?
The easiest way to tell if a pineapple is ripe would be to try to pull one of the leaves out. The color of the pineapple doesn’t matter. Simply try to pull on one of the leaves - if it comes out easily, the pineapple is ripe and ready to eat.
What is the best cut of beef for good steaks?
To me, the best cut of beef for steaks is the Rib Loin for ribeye steaks. You can buy them whole, with and without bones, and cut to whatever thickness you like. I prefer a thick cut of 2 inches for boneless. Then I split the difference between the bones for bone in. I like the ribeye for its fat-to-meat ratio . Look for good marbling within the meat.

If you want something with less fat, I would go with a tenderloin . You can get just the filet, or if you can break down the whole tenderloin, you can get large filets and smaller medallions from the rest of the tenderloin.
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