Rich & Sweet
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. A classic Margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella and basilA well-made Margherita pizza depends on restraint. The dough should have enough fermentation to develop flavor, the tomato should taste bright rather than…
  2. Why blanching belongs in your freezer routineFreezing is one of the easiest ways to preserve a garden harvest, farmers’ market haul, or generous box of seasonal vegetables. It locks in much of the fresh…
  3. Creamy corn chowder with smoked paprika and baconSweet corn, smoky bacon, and a velvety broth make this chowder feel generous without requiring complicated technique. It is the kind of soup that turns a…
  4. Bia’s Tips for Choosing Olive Oil for Cooking and DressingOlive oil can be the quiet foundation of a meal or the flavor that makes it memorable. A good bottle brings peppery freshness to a salad, rounds out a soup,…
  5. Zesty Lemon and Garlic Roasted Chicken with Crispy PotatoesFew meals feel as generous as a whole chicken roasting in the oven. The skin turns bronze and crackly, lemon perfumes the kitchen, garlic mellows into…
  6. How to make lavender or rosemary simple syrupA small jar of herb-infused simple syrup can transform an ordinary drink, dessert, or brunch dish. Lavender brings a soft floral fragrance with a gentle…
  7. Hearty Beef and Barley Stew with Root Vegetables and ThymeA good beef and barley stew should feel generous from the first spoonful: tender pieces of beef, chewy grains, sweet root vegetables, and a broth deepened by…
  8. Finding Balance Among Sour, Sweet, Salty, And Bitter FlavorsA memorable dish rarely depends on a single dominant taste. Its appeal comes from the way several sensations meet: the brightness of lemon against butter, the…
  9. Roasted Grapes and Brie Crostini for Any SeasonRoasted grapes and Brie crostini bring together the kind of contrast that makes a small bite memorable: juicy fruit against creamy cheese, crisp toast beneath…
  10. How to Achieve a Golden, Crispy Crust on Homemade BreadA deeply golden crust is one of the great pleasures of baking bread at home. It should crackle when the loaf cools, offer a satisfying chew, and provide enough…