Rich & Sweet
by Bia Rich
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Recipes, stories & kitchen wisdom from Bia Rich

Large roasted meat joint with charred crust and pink interior resting on a rack, warm kitchen background
Close-up plate with sliced meat, roasted potatoes, caramelized onions and gravy, warm brown tones
Bowl of sautéed kale with corn kernels and caramelized onions, dark green and yellow tones

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Meet Bia Rich
Cook, gardener, storyteller

Bia Rich spent 20 years in the NYC restaurant business before moving to the countryside of North Carolina. Now she cooks, gardens, and shares the recipes she loves — drawing on restaurant experience, family canning traditions, and a belief that too much of a good thing can be wonderful.

Hearty bowl of vegetable soup with rustic bread, deep green and earthy brown tones Soups & Breads
Plate with sliced meat, roasted potatoes, and caramelized onions with gravy Entrees
Bowl of sautéed kale with corn and caramelized onions Sides & Sauces

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  1. How to make a rich, dark roux for gumbo or étoufféeA deep brown roux is the flavour foundation of gumbo and étouffée. It brings toastiness, body and a gentle bitterness that balances smoky sausage, sweet…
  2. A classic Caesar salad with homemade croutons and anchovy dressingA Caesar salad earns its place at the table through contrast: cool, crisp cos lettuce, savoury anchovy, sharp lemon, creamy egg yolk and golden croutons that…
  3. Building a Bold Curry Paste from Scratch with Fresh SpicesA good curry paste is built in layers. Toasted whole spices bring warmth and fragrance, fresh aromatics supply moisture and bite, and a little salt helps turn…
  4. A Chilled Cantaloupe and Mint Soup with a Hint of LimeWhen the weather turns warm, a bowl of cold melon soup can feel wonderfully unexpected. Sweet cantaloupe, fresh mint and bright lime create a clean, fragrant…
  5. The Secret to Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Every TimeFluffy buttermilk pancakes are built from a few quiet details: fresh raising agents, the right batter consistency, gentle mixing and steady heat. When those…
  6. Savoury slow-braised short rib with red wine and thymeA pot of beef short ribs slowly simmering in red wine has the kind of aroma that changes the mood of a house. The meat becomes spoon-tender, the wine turns…
  7. How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust Without Shrinking or Soggy BottomsA beautifully blind-baked pie shell should hold its shape, feel crisp at the base and have enough colour to stand up to a generous filling. It is the…
  8. A rustic apple and blackberry galette with a flaky butter crustA free-form fruit galette is one of the most rewarding pastries for a home kitchen. It has the generous spirit of a pie without requiring a tin, a perfectly…
  9. A Versatile Tomato Sauce from Canned San Marzano TomatoesA good tomato sauce is one of the most useful recipes in a home kitchen. Made with canned San Marzano tomatoes, it can become a pasta dressing, pizza base,…
  10. A French Crème Brûlée With a Crackling Caramel TopFew desserts create such a satisfying moment at the table as a spoon breaking through a thin sheet of caramel. Beneath it sits cool, silky custard scented with…