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. Store-Bought Broth Hacks for Better Canned SoupA can of soup can be a useful starting point rather than the finished dish. With a few fresh ingredients and a little attention to timing, a thin broth becomes…
  2. Bourbon Old Fashioned And Dark Chocolate Tart PairingA dark chocolate tart and a Bourbon Old Fashioned share a deep, lingering character. Both bring toasted oak, caramel, vanilla, and bittersweet warmth to the…
  3. Roasted butternut squash soup with ginger and coconut milkWhen the weather turns cool, few meals feel as comforting as a bowl of silky squash soup. Roasting the butternut squash first gives it a deeper, sweeter flavor…
  4. How to Create a Bright and Tangy Vinaigrette from ScratchA good vinaigrette can change the character of an entire meal. Crisp greens become more inviting, roasted vegetables taste livelier, and a simple grain bowl…
  5. Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine and Rosemary for Sunday SupperSunday supper deserves a dish that feels generous from the moment it reaches the table. Beef short ribs deliver that sense of occasion with very little…
  6. The Art Of Perfectly Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesA truly chewy chocolate chip cookie has a distinct character: crisp around the edges, tender through the center, and pleasantly resistant when you take a bite.…
  7. Rich Mushroom Soup With Sherry And ThymeA good mushroom soup should taste like mushrooms first: earthy, savory, and gently woodsy, with enough richness to feel luxurious without becoming heavy. This…
  8. Preserving the harvest with quick pickled okra and bell peppersWhen the garden is producing faster than the kitchen can keep up, quick pickling offers a practical way to preserve the season. Fresh okra and bell peppers are…
  9. Bia’s Foolproof Custard Ice Cream Without A MachineThere is something deeply satisfying about making ice cream with little more than a saucepan, a whisk, a freezer-safe container, and a bit of patience. A…
  10. Gardener’s Guide to Cooking with Fresh Thyme, Rosemary, and SageA small herb garden can change the way you cook. A few sprigs of thyme, rosemary, or sage can turn a plain pan of beans, roasted vegetables, chicken, or soup…