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by Bia Rich
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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 Classic Vinaigrette That Never SeparatesA good vinaigrette should bring a salad into focus, balancing acidity, richness, salt, and the fresh character of the ingredients. It should cling lightly to…
  2. A deeply flavorful French onion soup with Gruyère croutonsFrench onion soup is built from a short list of humble ingredients, yet it rewards attention at every stage. Onions must be cooked until deeply bronzed, stock…
  3. Why resting your steak makes every bite betterA beautifully browned steak can lose much of its appeal when it is sliced too soon. The pan may have created a deeply caramelized crust and a rosy center, yet…
  4. A Simple Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Cumin YogurtRoasted cauliflower becomes deeply savory, lightly crisp, and surprisingly satisfying when it is seasoned with turmeric, cumin, and a little olive oil. The…
  5. A watermelon and cucumber agua fresca with lime and mintWhen summer fruit is at its juiciest, a refreshing drink can be as simple as blending what is already in the kitchen. Watermelon brings deep sweetness and a…
  6. The Best Way to Sharpen and Care for Your Kitchen KnivesA sharp kitchen knife is one of the quiet pleasures of cooking. It glides through a ripe tomato, makes neat herbs instead of bruised ones, and gives you better…
  7. Rich Brown Butter And Sage Sauce For PastaFew sauces deliver as much character with so little effort as brown butter and sage. Butter slowly cooked until golden develops a toasted, hazelnut-like aroma,…
  8. How to Core and Stuff a Whole Artichoke with Garlic and BreadcrumbsA whole artichoke can look intimidating at the market, with its tightly packed leaves and prickly tips hiding the tender heart inside. Once you know where to…
  9. Tangy yogurt-marinated chicken skewers with grilled pitaA good chicken skewer should arrive at the table with charred edges, juicy centers, and enough bright flavor to keep every bite interesting. Yogurt does much…
  10. Bia’s guide to a cozy soup and bread dinner partyA soup and bread supper has a generous kind of ease. The food can simmer while the room fills with conversation, and a loaf passed around the table makes even…