Paola Velez | Chef & Author

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Multi-award winning chef & author šŸ‡©šŸ‡“ DC|NY Steal my Recipes and make them your own! @itstimetosteal Visit me @barprovidenciadc [email protected]
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I think MooDeng would be so proud. šŸ¦› Even though I’ve now had a few months to sit with the fact that Bodega Bakes won a JBFA, I can’t believe my cookbook cover is bedazzled! As we near the 1 year birthday of Bodega Bakes, I am just filled with gratitude for everyone who helped me with this book, supported by buying or showing up to events or just shared words of encouragement. šŸ„ŗšŸ’— If I could kiss the top of Mr. Beard’s head I would! Thank you to the @beardfoundation for a gift that keeps on giving! #jamesbeardwinner #jamesbeard #author #cookbooksofinstagram #cookbook #hhm #hispanicheritagemonth #latinaauthor
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7 months ago
We agree with Chef Paola Velez: sweet treats belong at the Game Day party! šŸˆ Get her recipes for the chocolate brownie and the snickerdoodle cookie at the link in our bio!
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4 months ago
WOW. James beard award winning chef. šŸ„¹šŸ’—šŸ„‡ Thank you all for believing in Bodega Bakes 😭😭😭😭😭
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11 months ago
It’s ok to use imitation vanilla in your baked goods. Knowing when to add imitation vs pure vanilla extract is an art. And also not everything needs vanilla extract. But that’s another post for another day! šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø What do you think? Are you team imitation or team pure? Let me know in the comments!
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Your flan broke because nobody explained what’s actually happening inside it. The Caramelo isn’t just flavor. The baƱo-Maria isn’t just tradition and those extra yolks aren’t just richness. Every single step has a reason to it and once you know it, it’ll be a lot harder to mess up! Wanna make perfect flan? I’m your girl. Full recipe is on my substack! šŸ‡©šŸ‡“ #dominicanfood #flan #recipe #bakefromscratch #caribbean
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3 days ago
Steal this COCONUT FLAN! It’s finally time!! Episode 1 of Steal This Recipe is now live on You-šŸ“ŗ where we’ll make flan that easily unmolds every time! Flan de coco Dominicano is one of my top 10 desserts. And I’m so exited to share it with you all today!! The full recipe will be available for free on my (Sub)stack community under the same pen name (Steal This Recipe) #dominicanfood #flandominicano #coconut #recipe
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4 days ago
The system doesn’t know what to do with me.. but that’s ok cause I can build a seat at my own table. STEAL THIS RECIPE launches tomorrow May 12th on my new YouTube channel. Where I show you exactly how I make everything, the recipes, ratios and the why behind them. I can’t wait to see what we bake together. @itstimetosteal New episodes every other Tuesday :) #baking #stealthisrecipe #cheftalk
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5 days ago
Feliz dia de la madre šŸ’–
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6 days ago
There are things I wish someone had told me before I stepped into a professional kitchen. There are baking rules that are gospel and baking rules that somebody made up and we all just.. went with it. After years of doing this professionally I want to share some of my personal fav myths. Swipe lol, and let me know which one you think is fact or fiction. New episodes launch May 12th on STEAL THIS RECIPE. (Paola drawings by @artbyadrianmartin ) #bakingtips #pastrychefs #culinaryarts #chefathome
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8 days ago
I won a James Beard Award and had absolutely no clue what to do next. #jbfa #cheflife #jamesbeardaward #pastry #dominicanfood
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10 days ago
What pastry chefs don’t post? I’m posting it. They’ve been gatekeeping for years… not anymore :) STEAL THIS RECIPE launches on YouTube May 12. Real ratios, real techniques, no paywall. Ever. If you’ve ever wanted to bake like a pro, it starts here. Save this, then send it to a friend you’re trying to out-bake. IT’S TIME TO STEAL ✨recipes publish every other week on YouTube and on Substack, all for free.99 ✨ #stealthisrecipe #pastrychef #bakingtips #learntobake #STR
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12 days ago
Dominican desserts don’t get talked about enough. Habichuelas con dulce, Majarete, Bizcocho Dominicano, Dulce de leche cortada, these are generational recipes that have been feeding families long before food trends caught up. Save this so you always know what to order, what to make, and what to put people on to. šŸ‡©šŸ‡“ Tag someone who needs to try Dominican Pastries! #dominicanfood #dominicans #republicadomĆ­nicana #postredominicano #latinfood
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14 days ago