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. Bia’s Guide to Making Homemade Pasta Without a MachineThere is a particular pleasure in making pasta by hand. Flour, eggs, salt, and a little patience become silky noodles through the work of your palms and…
  2. Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado CremaThese smoky black bean and sweet potato tacos bring together crisp-edged roasted vegetables, creamy beans, bright lime, and a cool avocado crema. The filling…
  3. Why regular seasoning keeps your cast iron skillet at its bestA cast iron skillet can become one of the most dependable tools in a home kitchen. It holds heat steadily, moves from stovetop to oven with ease, and develops…
  4. A rich chocolate ganache tart with a tender shortbread crustA chocolate ganache tart should feel luxurious without becoming difficult. Its appeal comes from contrast: a crisp, buttery shortbread shell holds a smooth…
  5. How to Prepare a Whole Fish with Lemon and Herbs for the OvenA whole roasted fish is one of the simplest ways to bring restaurant-quality flavor to the home kitchen. The fish cooks gently around its bones, while lemon,…
  6. A Light and Bright Orange and Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat CheeseThere is a particular pleasure in a salad that looks as lively as it tastes. Ruby beets, sunny orange segments, creamy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts create…
  7. The Technique Behind a Perfectly Crackling Roast Pork BellyA slab of roast pork belly can look humble before it goes into the oven, yet the finished dish has the drama of a restaurant centerpiece: blistered, brittle…
  8. Creamy Pasta With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and BurrataSome dishes earn a permanent place in a home cook’s repertoire because they deliver restaurant-level pleasure without demanding restaurant-level effort. This…
  9. Bia’s Tips for Growing Your Own Salad Greens in a Small GardenA small garden can produce an impressive amount of salad, especially when you grow leaves instead of waiting for large, space-hungry vegetables. Lettuce,…
  10. A sweet and spicy glazed ham with pineapple and brown sugarA holiday ham should bring more to the table than a beautiful shine. The best version balances salty, savory pork with a glaze that is bright from pineapple,…