Participant-sourced recipes and practical ideas to help families make the most of what they bring home from Birch.
Easy Bake Enchiladas
These easy layered enchiladas are cozy, hearty, and perfect for busy nights! Packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and melty cheese, this vegetarian twist on a classic enchilada casserole is freezer-friendly, budget-friendly, and even better as leftovers.
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.
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).
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.