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. How to shape and score a boule for a beautiful crustA boule is one of the most satisfying loaves to make at home. Its simple round form gives the dough a generous centre for a tender crumb, while the stretched…
  2. A warm spinach and artichoke dip with creamy cheese blendA bubbling spinach and artichoke dip has the rare ability to make a casual gathering feel generous. It arrives at the table hot, fragrant with garlic and…
  3. The Best Way to Store Tomatoes for Maximum FlavorA perfectly ripe tomato is a small lesson in timing. Its perfume, juicy flesh and gentle acidity depend on what happens after it leaves the vine, and storage…
  4. Coconut And Lemongrass Poached Cod With Ginger And LimeThis gently poached fish brings together the creamy richness of coconut milk, the citrus perfume of lemongrass, fresh ginger, and the sharp lift of lime. Cod…
  5. A Deeply Flavorful Chicken Stock Using Roasted BonesA deeply flavorful chicken stock using roasted bones is one of the most useful foundations in a home kitchen. Roasting develops savoury depth, caramelised…
  6. Grilled Stone Fruit And Honey Ricotta Crostini With MintA platter of grilled stone fruit, creamy ricotta, golden honey and fresh mint brings together the best kind of contrast: warm and cool, crisp and soft, sweet…
  7. How To Check Whether Eggs Are Fresh Without Cracking ThemA carton of eggs can look perfectly ordinary while some of the eggs inside are several weeks old. Fortunately, you can estimate freshness without breaking a…
  8. A Classic Beef Bourguignon with Pearl Onions and MushroomsA classic beef bourguignon is the sort of dish that rewards a quiet afternoon. Beef becomes tender in a deep red-wine sauce, while pearl onions and mushrooms…
  9. Sweet and Spicy Pickled Red Onions for Every PlateA jar of sweet and spicy pickled red onions can transform an ordinary meal with almost no effort. Thinly sliced red onion softens in a bright vinegar brine…
  10. The Art of Deglazing a Pan to Build Sauces in MinutesA pan sauce can turn an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that tastes restaurant-worthy, and the transformation often takes less than ten minutes. The…