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. Chilled gazpacho with roasted peppers and smoked paprikaWhen summer produce is abundant, a bowl of cold soup can be one of the most satisfying meals to make. This gazpacho combines ripe tomatoes, sweet roasted…
  2. How to brine a turkey for juicy, flavourful meatA well-brined turkey has seasoned meat from the centre outward, with a texture that stays succulent through roasting. The process is simple: salt draws…
  3. A strawberry and rhubarb crumble with oat and brown sugar toppingFew desserts capture the pleasure of seasonal cooking as neatly as a bubbling fruit crumble. The strawberries become soft and jammy, the rhubarb brings a…
  4. A simple garlic and herb compound butter for steaks and breadA small log of garlic and herb compound butter can turn an ordinary dinner into something that feels properly generous. Made with softened butter, fresh…
  5. Pairing Wine With Spicy Dishes Made SimpleSpicy food can make wine taste hotter, flatter or strangely sweet, depending on the bottle. The right pairing does the opposite: it cools the palate, refreshes…
  6. A rich and creamy polenta with mushroom ragùA bowl of soft polenta with a deeply savoury mushroom ragù is the sort of food that makes an ordinary evening feel cared for. The polenta is smooth, buttery…
  7. Blood orange and fennel salad with shaved ParmesanA bright citrus salad can bring welcome colour to an Australian winter table, when blood oranges are at their most vivid and fennel is crisp, aromatic and…
  8. 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…
  9. 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…
  10. 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…