Participant-sourced recipes and practical ideas to help families make the most of what they bring home from Birch.
Turmeric Chicken Bowls
Tender ginger-lime chicken served over creamy coconut rice with crisp vegetables and cool tzatziki. These colorful chicken and rice bowls are fresh, filling, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
One Pot Burrito Bowls
This one-pot meal is a simple, dinner packed with protein, rice, and bold taco flavors. It comes together with pantry staples in one pot, making cleanup easy and leftovers just as good the next day. Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, or wraps!
Sweet & Savory Marinade
This sweet, savory, and slightly spicy marinade turns simple eggs and cucumbers into an addictive make-ahead snack or breakfast. Packed with bold sesame, ginger, and chili flavor, it’s perfect served chilled over rice with extra sauce spooned on top.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This quick and flavorful egg roll in a bowl is a weeknight lifesaver! Packed with lean protein, crisp veggies, and savory sesame-ginger flavor, this easy one-pan meal comes together in 20 minutes or less for a healthier take on takeout.
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.
Chicken Protein Bowls
Here’s a quick video with our BCS Financial Literacy Counselor, Katie, sharing her go-to Chicken Protein Bowls. These are made with simple, healthy ingredients all found at Birch. Enjoy!
No-Waste Stir Fry
This No Waste Stir Fry is a quick, flexible meal made from ingredients you already have on hand. This recipe came together using extra noodles, vegetables, and protein from previous meals, showing how easy it can be to turn what’s available into something new. It’s a simple, flavorful way to reduce waste while creating a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Easy Ground Pork Stir Fry
This ground pork stir-fry comes together in minutes with simple ingredients from Birch. Garlic, ginger, and a quick soy-honey sauce make the pork and veggies flavorful and tender-crisp—perfect over rice or quinoa for an easy, cozy dinner.