
salt
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.
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Recipes Using salt (6,202)
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.
Scalloped Meatballs
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Scalloped Potatoes
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Serves 8
Scalloped Rice with Cheese
Scalloped Rice with Cheese from the Recidemia collection
Scalloped Tomatoes
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6 * Source:
Scalloped Tuna
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Scallops Fenton
Scallops Fenton from the Recidemia collection
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.
Scandinavian Marinade
This marinade is especially good on fish steaks and fillets.
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.
Schaum Torte
Sea foam cake. A very light, flourless cake.
Scotch Broth
Scotch Broth is a warm filling soup.
Scotch Wafers
These are well adapted for children's luncheons, and are much enjoyed by the convalescent, taken with a glass of milk.
Scottish Fancies
Scottish Fancies from the Recidemia collection
Scottish Lemon Scones
These make a wonderful breakfast or brunch treat. They are also nice served with lemon curd.
Scottish Meat Balls
Scottish Meat Balls You might serve these on December 31 to mark Hogmanay, the Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve.
Scottish Scones
Scottish Scones from the Recidemia collection
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.
Scottish Wheat Bannock
A recipe from Nova Scotia that is called both and .
Scrambled Eggs
* : 15 minutes * : 1
Scrambled eggs (Bombay)
Scrambled Eggs (Bombay) has curry, bacon and is served over rice.
Scrambled Eggs with Eggplant
In Romanian: Oua jumari cu vinete
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Salsa
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Salsa from the Recidemia collection
Scrambled eggs with sour cream
In Romanian: Oua jumari cu smantana
Scrambled Tofu
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Scuppernong-Orange Glazed Porkloin
Pork Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 8
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
Seafood fried rice
Rice
Seafood Pizza
Seafood Pizza from the Recidemia collection
Seafood Salad Sandwiches
Your choice of chopped seafood gives you options for some surfin' fun on a bun!
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.
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Seasoned Breadcrumbs from the Recidemia collection
Seasoned Meat Balls
Seasoned Meat Balls from the Recidemia collection
Sedliacka omeleta
Sedliacka omeleta from the Recidemia collection
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).
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.
Seitan Fajitas with Avocado-Yogurt Sauce
Seitan Fajitas with Avocado-Yogurt Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Seitan Nyembwe
Seitan Nyembwe from the Recidemia collection
Semolina Flatbreads with Sesame, Caraway and Fennel Seeds
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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
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!
Serano Nanito
Serano Nanito from the Recidemia collection
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.
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 .
Sesame Won Ton Wedges
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Sese Plantains
Sese Plantains from the Recidemia collection
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.
Seviche I
Seviche I from the Recidemia collection
Sfiha Baalbeckiye
meat pastries
Sfinj
This is a delightful Moroccan treat that can be served as a snack or a dessert.