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Salt provides essential sodium and chloride minerals critical for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and electrolyte balance, though dietary moderation is recommended due to health associations with excessive sodium intake.

About

Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), essential for human physiological function and one of the oldest food preservation and flavoring agents known to civilization. Extracted through evaporation of seawater, mineral deposits, or underground salt mines, salt exists in multiple crystalline forms ranging from fine powder to large mineral nuggets. The main types include sea salt, rock salt (halite), kosher salt, and specialty salts such as Himalayan pink salt and fleur de sel, each with distinct grain sizes, mineral compositions, and textural properties that influence their culinary applications.

Culinary Uses

Salt serves as the primary flavor enhancer and seasoning across virtually all culinary traditions, enhancing natural flavors, suppressing bitterness, and balancing sweetness. Beyond its seasoning role, salt functions as a critical preservative through curing, brining, and dry-salting techniques in charcuterie, seafood preservation, and fermented foods. In baking and cooking, salt regulates gluten development, controls fermentation rates, and aids texture formation in breads, pastas, and cured meats. Different salt varieties—coarse kosher salt for finishing, fleur de sel for delicate garnish, and fine sea salt for baking—provide textural variation and mineral complexity to refined preparations.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

RCI-SF.002.0228.001

Scalloped Corn III

This dish falls somewhere between a pudding and a souffle and is scrumptious, especially with its toasty brown topping. Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes, published by the American Diabetes Association.

RCI-MT.005.0265.001

Scalloped Meatballs

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-SF.002.0230.002

Scalloped Potatoes

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Serves 8

RCI-SF.002.0232.001

Scalloped Rice with Cheese

Scalloped Rice with Cheese from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0233.001

Scalloped Tomatoes

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6 * Source:

RCI-SF.001.0323.001

Scalloped Tuna

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-SF.002.0235.001

Scallops Fenton

Scallops Fenton from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0238.001

Scallops with Pink Grapefruit Beurre Blanc

I obtained this recipe from an estate sale when I purchased the family collection from the Monsey Estate in Crandall, Texas in 1991.

RCI-SC.003.0173.001

Scandinavian Marinade

This marinade is especially good on fish steaks and fillets.

RCI-MT.004.0718.001

Scarlet Kebab

This is a fusion recipe drawing on the sweet and sour tangy aspects of all tropical cuisines - Mexican, Italian, Indian, Thai etc. I invented it myself. Please tell how it is.

RCI-BR.004.0470.001

Schaum Torte

Sea foam cake. A very light, flourless cake.

RCI-SP.003.0582.001

Scotch Broth

Scotch Broth is a warm filling soup.

RCI-BR.005.0547.001

Scotch Wafers

These are well adapted for children's luncheons, and are much enjoyed by the convalescent, taken with a glass of milk.

RCI-BR.005.0548.001

Scottish Fancies

Scottish Fancies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0363.001

Scottish Lemon Scones

These make a wonderful breakfast or brunch treat. They are also nice served with lemon curd.

RCI-SP.003.0583.001

Scottish Meat Balls

Scottish Meat Balls You might serve these on December 31 to mark Hogmanay, the Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve.

RCI-BR.003.0364.001

Scottish Scones

Scottish Scones from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0549.001

Scottish Shortbread

Shortbread An unusual shortbread recipe in that this one also uses brown sugar and some cornmeal - it works!!! Delicious with ice cream, or on they're own.

RCI-BR.003.0365.001

Scottish Wheat Bannock

A recipe from Nova Scotia that is called both and .

RCI-EG.002.0063.002

Scrambled Eggs

* : 15 minutes * : 1

RCI-EG.002.0064.001

Scrambled eggs (Bombay)

Scrambled Eggs (Bombay) has curry, bacon and is served over rice.

RCI-EG.002.0065.001

Scrambled Eggs with Eggplant

In Romanian: Oua jumari cu vinete

RCI-EG.002.0066.001

Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Salsa

Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Salsa from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.002.0067.001

Scrambled eggs with sour cream

In Romanian: Oua jumari cu smantana

RCI-EG.002.0068.001

Scrambled Tofu

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RCI-MT.002.0252.001

Scuppernong-Orange Glazed Porkloin

Pork Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 8

RCI-SN.001.0342.001

Sea Bass with Dried Fruit Salsa

Fruit & Vegetable of the Month: Dried Fruit by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4

RCI-RC.004.0266.001

Seafood fried rice

Rice

RCI-BR.001.0236.001

Seafood Pizza

Seafood Pizza from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SW.001.0080.001

Seafood Salad Sandwiches

Your choice of chopped seafood gives you options for some surfin' fun on a bun!

RCI-VG.005.0203.001

Seafood-stuffed Italian Mushrooms

This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.

RCI-SN.004.0144.001

Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Seasoned Breadcrumbs from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0266.001

Seasoned Meat Balls

Seasoned Meat Balls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.001.0055.001

Sedliacka omeleta

Sedliacka omeleta from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.004.0273.001

Segedin Goulash

A good Czech recipe from "The Czechoslovak cookbook". Of course you've got to be a fan of sauerkrate (although the sour cream does take some of the bite out of it).

RCI-VG.004.1208.001

Seitan Burger

(vegetarian Schnitzel) have a consistency similar to that of fillet and are easy to cover with breading. For the breading the usual spices for meat can be used.

RCI-SW.004.0039.001

Seitan Fajitas with Avocado-Yogurt Sauce

Seitan Fajitas with Avocado-Yogurt Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0215.001

Seitan Nyembwe

Seitan Nyembwe from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0237.001

Semolina Flatbreads with Sesame, Caraway and Fennel Seeds

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RCI-RC.006.0114.001

Senator McConnell's Hoppin' John

Home Cookin' Kentucky Recipes from the office of Senator Mitch McConnell, public domain government resource—source of original recipe Serves: 8

RCI-SP.005.0217.001

Senegalese-style Chicken with Coconut Milk and Peanuts

A delicious soup invented by Chi KenCuri. In some traditions, they added poo and wee to this dish! It adds flavour!

RCI-VG.004.1212.001

Serano Nanito

Serano Nanito from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0723.001

Sesame Seed Chicken

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Utley Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1988.

RCI-SN.001.0344.001

Sesame-Tofu Dip

If you miss hummus (Middle Eastern Chickpea spread), try this easy, flavorful dip. It also makes a terrific sauce for grilled Chicken or .

RCI-SN.004.0147.001

Sesame Won Ton Wedges

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RCI-SP.003.0588.001

Sese Plantains

Sese Plantains from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0239.001

Seviche de Ostras

Oysters marinated in lime juice. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains.

RCI-SF.003.0038.001

Seviche I

Seviche I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.002.0098.001

Sfiha Baalbeckiye

meat pastries

RCI-BR.001.0238.001

Sfinj

This is a delightful Moroccan treat that can be served as a snack or a dessert.