
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)
Shrimp Tofu Patties
Shrimp Tofu Patties from the Recidemia collection
Shrove Tuesday Buns
Shrove Tuesday Buns from the Recidemia collection
Shukto
Shukto from the Recidemia collection
Sight-saving Curried Spinach-Potato Soup
Sight-saving Curried Spinach-Potato Soup from the Recidemia collection
Sikh Child Shortbread Cookies
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Silvash Gombotz
(Plum Dumplings, correct Hungarian spelling: Szilvás gombóc) This is a traditional dessert recipe from Hungary. During the freezing cold winters, warm filling desserts are very popular.
Simple Corn Bread
Simple Corn Bread from the Recidemia collection
Simple "Lies"
In Romanian: "Minciuni"
Simple Mushroom Sandwiches
Serves 2, or one really hungry person
Simple Peruvian Ceviche
Simple Peruvian Ceviche
Simple Stir-fried Udon
Simple Stir-fried Udon
Simple Yucca Simmer
Vegetable of the Month: Tubers by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4
Sindhi Curry
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Singapore Potato Salad
Singapore Potato Salad
Singkamas Salad
Singkamas is the filipino term for jicama. It's a white succulent fleshy root crop, usually a good summer snack. It can also be made to a very simple refreshing salad.

Sinigang
– the famous sour soup of the Philippines.
Sirniki
are Russian curd fritters. Syrniki is a Russian dessert that is generally eaten after the main course at dinner, but sometimes at breakfast.
Si Roo Ddeok
Si roo ddeok
Skillet Cornbread
- Commonly found in the Southern United States, this delicious and easy to make dish is often served beside a pot of brown beans. It can be made a day or two ahead of time, as long as care is taken to keep it from drying out.
Skillet-fried Pork Chops
Fried pork chops retain their tenderness and moisture when they aren't cooked to death. Cook ½-inch chops 5 minutes each side; ¾-inch chops only 8 minutes; 1-inch chops 10 minutes a side.
Skillet-grilled Plum Tomatoes
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Skillet Pork with Cornbread Stuffing
* Source: The Magazine Cookbook Soul Food Recipes, © 2006 by the American Heart Association. * Serv
Skinkefars med broccolifyld
This is a great way of serving Broccoli to the kids and an interesting variation on the good old meat loaf.
Skinke i Vin
Skinke i Vin Ham baked in wine. Fhere are hams and hams.
Skipper’s Grape Nuts
Purchased from the Van Sickle Estate in Mabank, Texas in 1990. Date and source unknown. Marked as “Paw Paw’s favorite snack”.
Skirt Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 6 servings.
Slaai
Swazi avocado slaw
Slavinken
Slavinken are traditionally served with boiled potatoes and vegetables such as Cauliflower, Peas, spinach or Endive and a Dutch-style salad.
Slavonija Braised Lamb
4 servings, 60 minutes preparation Slavonija Braised Lamb
Sliced Cucumbers with Fresh Mint
Sliced Cucumbers with Fresh Mint from the Recidemia collection
Sloe pudding
Sloe pudding from the Recidemia collection
Sloppy Janes
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Sloppy Joes III
Sloppy Joes III from the Recidemia collection
Slovak Bean Soup
Slovak Bean Soup from the Recidemia collection
Slovak Red Cabbage
Slovak Red Cabbage from the Recidemia collection
Slow-cooked Dilled Pot Roast
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Slow Cooker Almond Chicken
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings
Slow Cooker Maple Berry Oatmeal
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 servings o
Slow-cooking Goulash
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Lila Jenki
Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts
Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts from the Recidemia collection
Smoked Pork Roast
Smoked Pork Roast from the Recidemia collection
Smoked Salmon Filling
Ravioli | Italian cuisine
Smoked Salmon Quinoa Quiche
Serves 6 – 8
Smoked Sausage and Ham Jambalaya
Recipe by: PrinceofNessus Uploaded by Drimble Wedge Oklahoma is a state that finds itself at a culinary crossroads.
Smoked Yellow Pepper Vinaigrette
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce
Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Smoky Mountain Chicken and Rice Casserole
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 – 10 servi
Smoky Tempeh Wedges
Smoky Tempeh Wedges from the Recidemia collection
Smørdejgssnitter
Butter rolls Makes 18 rolls Butter Rolls - Smørdejgssnitter
Smothered Chicken
In Romanian: Pui inabusit