Participant-sourced recipes and practical ideas to help families make the most of what they bring home from Birch.
Potato & Corn Chowder
Cozy, comforting, and full of flavor, this hearty potato corn chowder is an easy meal the whole family will love. Creamy potatoes, sweet corn, and crispy bacon come together in a satisfying soup that's perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes
Golden and buttery on the outside, soft and creamy in the middle, these fondant potatoes soak up plenty of garlicky chicken broth as they bake. They feel restaurant-fancy but come together with simple, everyday ingredients.
Roasted Ranch Potatoes
Crispy, tangy, and ridiculously simple — these ranch roasted potatoes are the side dish you'll want on repeat. Just three ingredients, a sheet pan (or air fryer), and you've got a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.
Potato Crust Quiche
At Birch, we love finding creative ways to use what's in season and on our shelves — and this quiche is a perfect example. Instead of a traditional crust, we're pressing thinly sliced potatoes right into the pan, turning a pantry staple into something hearty and delicious.
Layered Potato Stacks
Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with butter, seasonings, and cheese curds before baking into perfectly crispy-edged potato stacks. The centers stay buttery and tender while the cheese melts into every bite. Finished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of flaky salt, these are an easy side dish that feels just a little extra!
Cheesy Bacon Potato Balls
These cheesy bacon potato balls (well mound of them) were a huge hit with my toddlers. Who doesn’t love bacon, cheese and potatoes?! The allouette cheese takes these into a new flavor territory…add a side of ranch and you’ll be in potato cheese bacon heaven!
Potato Shortcake Doughnuts
Soft, lightly sweet potato doughnuts with warm spices and a cinnamon-sugar coating. They bake up tender with a shortcake/cake donut texture. They utilize russet potatoes which are cheap, filling, and most always found at birch.
Simple Frittata
This easy, customizable frittata is the perfect clean-out-the-fridge meal! Made with crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, veggies, cheese, and your favorite protein, it comes together in just 30 minutes for a simple breakfast, brunch, or dinner the whole family will love.
Crispy Cheesy Potato Bean Cakes
These crispy potato and bean cakes are cheesy, comforting, and packed with flavor in every bite. Inspired by pupusas and made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, and perfect dipped in sour cream.
Sweet & Smoky Pork and Beans Over Potatoes
This sweet-and-savory pork and beans recipe is the ultimate comfort meal. Inspired by a Finnish school lunch and a craving for BBQ beans, tender pork and hearty beans are simmered in a smoky, tangy sauce and served over boiled potatoes for an easy, filling dinner the whole family will love.
Egg Bites
These easy egg bites are a great way to turn this week’s finds into a warm, satisfying meal. Blended eggs and cottage cheese create a light, fluffy texture, while prosciutto, cheese, and veggies add rich flavor in every bite. Perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts or a quick snack anytime.
Sheet Pan Succotash
A true weeknight hero, this Sheet Pan Succotash is a Clean-Plate Club favorite! It’s loaded with roasted potatoes, colorful veggies, and savory sausage—all tossed together on one pan for an easy, no-fuss meal. You can mix and match whatever veggies you have on hand, making it a great way to use up ingredients (many of which you can find at BCS). Simple, hearty, and always a hit.
Burger Bowls with Crispy Oven Fries
All the best parts of a burger and fries—just in a bowl! This easy weeknight meal is loaded with crispy oven fries, savory beef, and topped with a super crave-worthy sauce you’ll want to put on everything. Simple, fun, and perfect for mixing it up (and using the hamburger patties from BCS).
Sheet Pan Breakfast Burritos
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast that makes busy mornings so much easier! These breakfast burritos are packed with sausage, crispy potatoes, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese! Simple, filling, and perfect for meal prep with ingredients you can easily find at BCS.
Crispy Chicken Thighs
This Crispy Chicken Thigh recipe is a cozy, one-pan staple built from simple, Birch ingredients. Savory, hearty, and finished with a handful of wilted greens and potatoes, it’s an easy oven-roasted dinner that feels special but is easy to prepare.