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. Spicy Thai basil chicken stir fry with crispy riceA weeknight stir fry built on a sizzling bed of golden rice, fragrant with garlic, bird's eye chili, and the anise-sharp perfume of Thai basil, is the kind of…
  2. The Best Way to Store Fresh Herbs for LongerFresh herbs can transform a simple meal, yet a bunch of parsley or coriander often wilts before you have used half of it. The answer is not one universal…
  3. Cherry And Almond Clafoutis With Vanilla Bean CustardA cherry and almond clafoutis is the sort of dessert that makes a handful of beautiful fruit feel generous. Cherries sit in a softly set custard, the edges…
  4. Smoky Grilled Eggplant And Tahini DipThere is a particular pleasure in turning a few humble vegetables into something generous enough for a gathering. Eggplant, tahini, lemon and smoked paprika…
  5. Hand-rolled fresh pasta for Australian kitchensFresh pasta without a machine is a simple, satisfying kitchen project. With flour, eggs, a rolling pin and a little patience, you can make silky sheets for…
  6. A chocolate chip cookie with a chewy centre and crisp edgesA chocolate chip cookie with a chewy centre and crispy edges depends on a few precise choices rather than a complicated recipe. The middle should bend softly…
  7. Bia’s Guide to Building a Charcuterie Board for a Dinner PartyA well-made charcuterie board gives a dinner party an inviting beginning: guests can pour a drink, settle in, and nibble while the main meal finishes cooking.…
  8. Creamy mushroom and thyme soup with a sherry swirl for cozy eveningsThere is a particular hush that settles over a kitchen when the rain starts drumming on the window and a pot of something deeply savoury is just beginning to…
  9. A Thoughtful Guide To Blackjack Betting StrategyBlackjack has a distinctive appeal: the rules are easy to learn, each decision feels meaningful, and the player competes against the dealer rather than the…
  10. A Practical Guide To Pokies Terms And Spin Samurai AccessAustralian players searching for a gambling glossary pokies guide usually want clear explanations rather than casino jargon. Terms such as RTP, paylines,…