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. Baking Soda And Baking Powder In Cakes And CookiesA cake that rises high and a cookie that spreads just enough depend on small chemical decisions. Among the most important are the choice and quantity of…
  2. Grilled Peaches With Honey And MascarponeGrilling peaches transforms a familiar summer fruit into a warm, fragrant dessert with caramelized edges and a lightly smoky finish. The heat concentrates the…
  3. Quick Dessert Sauces for Caramel, Chocolate, and Berry CoulisA warm dessert sauce can turn a simple scoop of ice cream, a slice of pound cake, or a bowl of fresh fruit into something memorable. The best versions do not…
  4. Making a Show-Stopping Baked Alaska for a Special OccasionA baked Alaska has the kind of theatrical presence that makes guests pause before reaching for a fork. Beneath its browned meringue sits a frozen center of ice…
  5. Bia’s Favorite Curried Egg Salad Sandwich With Toasted PecansSome lunches earn a permanent place in the kitchen because they are easy, satisfying, and full of character. This curried egg salad sandwich is one of mine.…
  6. Why Salting Steak Early Produces Better Flavor and TextureA beautifully cooked steak depends on more than a hot pan, a good cut, or an accurate thermometer. The seasoning needs time to work. Salting beef shortly…
  7. The Easiest Foolproof Pie Crust for Sweet or Savory FillingsA good pie crust should be tender, flaky, and sturdy enough to hold a generous filling without turning tough or soggy. It should also be forgiving when the…
  8. Building Layers of Flavor in a Rustic White Bean StewA good white bean and sausage stew tastes as though it has been simmering all day, even when the cooking takes less than an hour. Its depth comes from a series…
  9. Fresh corn and tomato salad with basil and limeWhen summer corn and tomatoes arrive at the same time, very little needs to be done to make them shine. A sharp lime vinaigrette, a handful of fragrant basil,…
  10. How to Hydrate and Cook Dried Beans for Creamy Tender ResultsA pot of dried beans can be one of the most satisfying things to make in a home kitchen. Properly hydrated beans turn tender and buttery, absorb the flavor of…