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

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

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

Mango Salsa

Twice-Cooked Eggplant with Cilantro-Sesame Pesto

Ultimate Backyard Burger

Black-Bottomed Butterscotch Pots de Creme

The Cherry-Chipotle Cooler

Red Snapper Mini Tacos

Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn

Guacamole

French Toast Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Maple Syrup

Chipotle Cream

Rigatoni with Merguez, Ricotta Salata, and Brown Butter