Chris Santos got his first job at the age of 13, washing dishes at a small restaurant in his hometown of Bristol, R.I. He admired the tough, confident chefs who surrounded him in the kitchen, and decided immediately that he wanted to pursue cooking as a career.

Most Popular Recipes

All Recipes by Chris Santos

Black-Bottomed Butterscotch Pots de Creme

Smoky Rubbed Chicken Wings with Honey, Bourbon, and Molasses Sauce

Mango Salsa

The Cherry-Chipotle Cooler

Red Snapper Mini Tacos

Grilled Summer Pizzette with Caramelized Peaches, Burrata, Arugula and Crispy Serrano

Ultimate Backyard Burger

Twice-Cooked Eggplant with Cilantro-Sesame Pesto

Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn

Rigatoni with Merguez, Ricotta Salata, and Brown Butter

Guacamole

Chipotle Cream

French Toast Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Maple Syrup