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I'm a family medicine resident by day and a passionate home cook by night, based in Baltimore with roots in the Philippines. My journey in both medicine and cooking is driven by a commitment to wellness and a belief in the healing power of food. I love exploring how nutritious meals can enhance health and overall well-being, integrating my medical knowledge with culinary creativity.

On my platform, I share recipes that are not only delicious but also designed to nourish the body and soul. Whether it's a quick weeknight dinner or a complex cultural dish from my Filipino heritage, each recipe is crafted with love and a deep understanding of health benefits. My goal is to educate, entertain, and inspire others to make informed food choices that support a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. Join me as I blend flavors and facts to bring you dishes that are as beneficial as they are enjoyable!

Family medicine resident and home cook 🩺 🔪 

Sharing my passion for food and wellness to educate, entertain, and inspire 🥘 🌿

Family medicine resident and home cook 🩺 🔪 

Sharing my passion for food and wellness to educate, entertain, and inspire 🥘 🌿

Matt Santos

Breastfast-y

Plant based

Sweets & Treats

Side Kicks

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Banana Bread (vegan, nut free)

Main Dishes

Creamy Mushroom Pesto Orzo Risotto

Pineapple Chicken

A healthier version of the McDonald’s Big Mac in burrito form

Big Mac Burrito

Soups & Salads

Hearty & healthy soup packed with savory vegetables

White Bean Noodle Soup

Quinoa Protein Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Spicy Lemon Pepper Chicken

Crispy Korean Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Mushroom Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Tuna Rice Bowl

Tuna Salad Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ginger Sesame Pasta Salad

Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken

Sauces

Homemade Basil Pesto (dairy-free and nut-free)

Light, refreshing, and goes well with any dish

Cucumber chickpea salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Dr Matt Cooks

Dutch Oven

Food Processor

Blender

Meat Thermometer

Measuring Cup

Immersion Blender

Tofu Press

Deep Cast Iron

Bullet/Personal Blender

Air Fryer

Cutting board non-slip mat

Meal Prep Containers

Rice Cooker

Global Knives

drmattcooks

Graphik

large handfuls

large handful

sticks

stick

servings

serving

pieces

piece

chopstick-fuls

chopstick-ful

20 oz cans

20-oz can

cubes

cube

28 oz cans

28-oz can

inches

inch

bars

handfuls

handful

millimeters

millimeter

ears

tins

sheets

sheet

to taste

sprinkles

sprinkle

leaves

leaf

cups

dollops

dollop

bags

pouches

pouch

Tbsp

large bunches

large bunch

blocks

block

splashes

splash

lemons

lemon

packed cups

packed cup

large

whole

bulbs

bulb

medium

small

bowls

bowl

15 oz cans

15-oz can

cloves

clove

ribs

boxes

discs

disc

squeezes

squeeze

packages

package

a few

large sheets

large sheet

12 oz cans

12-oz can

knobs

knob

sprigs

sprig

pinches

pinch

1-inch pieces

1-inch piece

dashes

dash

cans

inch pieces

inch piece

stalks

stalk

links

link

liters

liter

loaves

loaf

slices

slice

bunches

bunch

packets

packet

8 oz cans

8-oz can

heads

head

small bunches

small bunch

fillets

fillet

1-inch slices

1-inch slice

large stalk

Chickpeas

Roma tomato

Cucumber

Red onion

Lime juice

Fresh lime juice

Salt

Cilantro

One of my favorite recipes for the warmer weather because it’s light, refreshing, and goes well with any dish! I love the crisp texture and protein from the chickpeas. Scoop it up with some tortilla chips or add it on top of a rice bowl. Sharpen your knife and enjoy!

Cucumber chickpea salad

Ingredients (7)

Ingredients (7)

Instructions