Jeff Baygents is a lead recipe author & co-owner of DarnGoodRecipes.com™ and Linxent Works. Raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jeff served four years in the U.S. Air Force in Command & Control operations and became his unit’s youngest Command Post Training Sergeant. He has 14 years of experience in food‑services operations and management and more than 40 years in IT, software development, and federal management. Jeff applies hands‑on culinary experience and systems thinking to create recipes that are speedy, easy, and tasty. He is referenced in the “About” page.
Key highlights
- 14 years — food‑services operations & management
- 4 years — USAF, Command & Control Operations
- 40+ years — IT, software development, management & consulting
- Certifications: MCP, Security+, Project+
- Member: NCOAA, FPPOA
- Co‑owner: Linxent Works (operator of DarnGoodRecipes)
Notable recipes by Jeff
- Authentic Recipe for Italian Sub from 1970s
- Grill a Marinated Steak
- 1970s Burger Sliders
- Asian Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Bread Machine Sub Rolls
- 10 Years Best Horseradish Dipping Sauce for Fried Mushrooms
- Southern Sweet Potato Casserole
Connect with Jeff
- Contact Jeff (by sending a comment for recipe questions & collaborations)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreybaygents
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffbaygents
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyBaygents
Co‑owned sites
- Darn Good Recipes — https://darngoodrecipes.com
- Linxent — https://linxent.com
- DirectAdmin VPS — https://directadmin.com


