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Is it possible to microwave an egg?

Is it possible to cook an egg in the microwave? Is it safe?

Nellie Oehler | Nov 2024 | Featured question

Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

Prep time: 15 minutes + 6 hours to soak Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes Makes: 5 cups

Nov 2024 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Black-Eyed Peas and Quinoa Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes Makes: 7 cups

Nov 2024 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Kid-approved recipes

Banana Berry Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes Makes: 4 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Fruity French Toast Casserole

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Makes: 8 Cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Salmon Pasta Skillet

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Makes: 3 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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No heat needed recipes

Cowboy Salad

Prep time: 20 minutes Makes: 8 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Fruit and Nut Slaw

Prep time: 20 minutes Makes: 8 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Frozen Raspberry Banana Yogurt

Prep time: 5 minutes Makes: 2 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Latest videos

Mushrooms Oregon Harvest for Schools

Mushrooms! We grow them in Oregon! We eat them in school!

Apr 2024 | Video

How Food Shapes Our Culture | Annukhemera-t El

Annukhemera-t El delves deep into the rich culinary traditions of her Arkansas roots. Discover how food is not just sustenance but a cultural binding force, uniting families and weaving stories. From daily meals to life's ...

Sep 2023 | Video

Freezer Jam recipe demonstration

Strawberry Freezer Jam” in the latest cooking demonstration video produced by the Oregon State University Extension Service Family and Community Health Program in Clackamas County.  We follow the step-by-step instructions included in...

Dec 2022 | Video

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Non-dairy recipes

Vegetarian Tamales

Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 45 minutes Makes: 15 Tamales

Aug 2023 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Barley Summer Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Makes: 8 Cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Fabulous Fig Bars

Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes: 24 bars (about 2.5 x 2 inches)

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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High fiber recipes

Bell Pepper Salad

Prep time: 5 minutes Makes: 6 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Blueberry Crisp

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes: 2 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Dry-Roasted Garbanzo Beans

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes: 4 cups

Feb 2020 | Food Hero recipe Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Want more recipes? Check out Food Hero!

Find more easy and healthy recipes at the Food Hero website. Food Hero strives to help low-income Oregonians improve their health via improving fruit and vegetable consumption. Available in English and Spanish.

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Latest News

Stinging nettle publication uplifts importance of Indigenous ‘superfood’

The Wild Edibles publications project is one of the products of the Supporting Indigenous Preservation and Reclamation through Food Preservation grant from The Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health in the Oregon State University College of Health.

Danita Macy, Glenda Hyde | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Gardens address pandemic food insecurity in Warm Springs community

In 2020, 110 raised garden beds were built and delivered to youth and their families.

John Brunoe | May 2021 | Impact story

Cooking classes serve Micronesian and Pacific Islander communities

In January 2020, Elena Illescas, OSu Extension SNAP-Ed nutrition educator, taught a six class series of Cooking Matters for the Islander community.

Lahaina Phillip, Elena Illescas | Apr 2021 | Impact story

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Can I use poultry leftovers for soup?

Q: I am aware that cooked poultry leftovers kept in the fridge should be consumed within three days. If I make a chicken noodle soup on the third day, for example, with the chicken simmering with stock and vegetables, will ...

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