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.

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All Recipes by Chris Santos

Triple-Decker Croque Monsieurs

Sexy Sliders with Fancy Sauce and Cola Onions

Potato and Goat Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onions

Orange-Marinated Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Guacamole

Chipotle Cream

Mango Salsa

Red Snapper Mini Tacos

French Toast Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Maple Syrup

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

Black-Bottomed Butterscotch Pots de Creme

Rigatoni with Merguez, Ricotta Salata, and Brown Butter

Twice-Cooked Eggplant with Cilantro-Sesame Pesto

Ultimate Backyard Burger

The Cherry-Chipotle Cooler

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

Deconstructed Mexican Style Corn