
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)
Spicy Tofu
Spicy Tofu from the Recidemia collection
Spicy Tomatoes
Spicy Tomatoes from the Recidemia collection
Spicy Tropical Gazpacho
Spicy Tropical Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection
Spicy Veal Roast
Makes 12 servings.
Spicy Vegetable Dip
Serve as a dip for celery sticks, green onions, green pepper, cauliflower and other crisp raw vegetables. Makes 1⅓ cups.
Spicy Veggie Cakes
Spicy Veggie Cakes from the Recidemia collection
Spicy Yogurt Marinade
You can make this marinade up to 1 day ahead and store it in the fridge.
Spinach and Chicken Skillet
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at
Spinach and Egg Casserole
Makes 6 servings
Spinach and Ricotta Filling
Spinach and Ricotta Filling from the Recidemia collection
Spinach-Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing
Yields: 4 servings
Spinach au Gratin
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Stewart Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1994.
Spinach Fried Rice
Use as part of main course. Serves 6.
Spinach-Leek Latkes
Makes 10-12
Spinach Salad Dressing
Dressing for spinach salads, from The Bicycle Shop, Santa Monica From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: my old recipes Makes 2½ cups
Spinach Salad with Crisped Tempeh
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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Original recipe Number of servings: 8
Spinach Salad with Warm Beet Dressing
Spinach Salad with Warm Beet Dressing from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4
Spinach Sauté
Spinach Sauté from the Recidemia collection
Spinach Stew with Lamb
spinach Stew with Lamb
Sponge Cake
This is the traditional cake of Israel-and it is exceedingly popular. It has no Hebrew name but is called by the European designation, tort. This cake appears in many shades and shapes and is covered in a variety of ways.
Spring Butterflies
A fresh and lively side dish or a main course if served with whole grain bread, bean salad and fruit for dessert.
Spring Cupcakes
Makes: 16 cupcakes
Spring Onion Spelt Spread
A spread that consist of the three base ingredients tofu, oat flakes and raw spelt flour.
Spring Potato Salad
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: my old rec
Spring salad
In Romanian: Salata primavara
Spritzgeback
Spritzgeback is a type of German cookie.
Square Deluxe
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1944. I can’t even imagine making this recipe.
Squash and Leek Soup
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Manes Estate in Venus, Texas in 1981.
Squash-based Pizza Sauce
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Squash Bisque
Squash Bisque from the Recidemia collection
Squash Casserole
Squash Casserole is best in summer when squash is ripe and plentiful.
Squash Rolls
Squash Rolls from the Recidemia collection
Squash Soufflé
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Squash Soup
Squash Soup from the Recidemia collection
Squid and Mango Salad
Squid and Mango Salad from the Recidemia collection
Squid Soup with Lotus Root
Squid Soup with Lotus Root from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Ala Badun Potatoes and Onion
Sri Lanka Ala Badun Potatoes and Onion from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Annasi
Sri Lanka Annasi Pineapple curry
Sri Lanka Beef Embul (Beef Stew)
Sri Lanka Beef Embul (Beef Stew) from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Bistake Beef Steak Saute with Onion
Sri Lanka Bistake Beef Steak Saute with Onion from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Curried Leeks
Sri Lanka Curried Leeks from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Curried Omelette Gravy
Sri Lanka Curried Omelette Gravy from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Date Chutney
Sri Lanka Date Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Hathu Curried Mushrooms
Sri Lanka Hathu Curried Mushrooms from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Mung-Ata Kavum Jaggery
Sri Lanka Mung-Ata Kavum Jaggery from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lankan Coconut Cilantro Chutney
Sri Lankan Coconut Cilantro Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lankan Peegudhu
Liver curry
Sri Lanka Pittu Coconut
Sri Lanka Pittu Coconut from the Recidemia collection
Sri Lanka Sweet Mango Chutney
Sri Lanka Sweet Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection