
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)
St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake
As a native St. Louisan who's been transplanted to the Seattle area, I can tell you that there's no finer breakfast, dessert, or any-time-of-day snack! This stuff is to die for! Available in almost every bakery and supermarket in the St.
St. Lucia Buns
Swedish saffron buns named for Saint Lucia of Syracuse (283–304), whose name day, December 13, was once considered the longest night of the year.
Stoemp With Caramalised Shallots
A good filling type of vegetarian dish adding sweetening taste of Caramalised Shallots ! Ready within 40 minutes and enough for 5/6 servings.
Strawberry and Gingercream Shortcake
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Strawberry and Rice Pudding
Makes 8 servings.
Strawberry Banana Cream Pie
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Strawberry Banana-Nut Bread
Strawberry Banana-Nut Bread from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry Bread
Strawberry Bread This recipe was given to me by my mother, and makes 2 large loaves, or 4 to 6 smaller loaves, depending upon the size of the pans.
Strawberry Bread I
This bread has such nice texture. The fruit flavor is very mild. I got the recipe from another group and it was posted by John Ross. I used the dough cycle and then baked this bread in a 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Strawberry Carrot Cake
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Strawberry Cheesecake I
Strawberry Cheesecake I from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry-Chicken Salad II
Makes 6 servings.
Strawberry Coffee Cake
This one is simple and delicious. Serve it warm.
Strawberry Corn Muffins
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Strawberry Cream Slice
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Strawberry ‘Cream’ Tart
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Strawberry Crumb Bars
This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
Strawberry Glace Pie
Strawberry Glace Pie from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry Honey Muffins
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Strawberry Jelly Slush
Strawberry Jelly Slush from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry Kolache Cookies
These cookies are absolutely beautiful. You can actually use whatever kind of preserves you wish, but make sure that they are PRESERVES :-) You will love the look of these beautiful cookies! Prep time doesnt include chill time.
Strawberry-Mango Salad
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Strawberry Muffins
Strawberry Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
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Strawberry-Pork Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Strawberry Puffs
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Rhubarb Recipes | Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry Rice Custard Freeze
Makes 8 servings.
Strawberry Sauce with Dumplings
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6-8
Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Shortcake from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry Shortcakes with mint and whipped cream
Strawberry Shortcakes with mint and whipped cream from the Recidemia collection
Strawberry Shortcake with Fresh Sauce
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Strawberry Shortcut Cake
This is one of those recipes from the 70s with lots of already-processed ingredients. I love it. It's very moist because the syrupy strawberry mixture starts on top and soaks through as the cake bakes.
Strawberry-topped Rice Pudding
Makes 8 servings.
Strawberry Vanilla Almond Layer Cake
Frost cake with The Ultimate Whipped Vanilla-Almond Frosting
Street Potato Cakes
Street Potato Cakes from the Recidemia collection
Streusel-topped Strawberry Muffins
Streusel-topped Strawberry Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Strip Steaks with Pepper Cream Reduction
Great on a steak or over pasta.
Stroganoff Tofu
Stroganoff Tofu from the Recidemia collection
Stuffed Acorn Squash I
Stuffed Acorn Squash I from the Recidemia collection
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes stuffed with a cream cheese seasoned filling.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes I
Stuffed Baked Potatoes I from the Recidemia collection
Stuffed Baked Potatoes II
Contributed by PressureCookerRecipes Y-Group
Stuffed Butternut Squash
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain governemnt resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves from the Recidemia collection
Stuffed California Avocado
This recipe is good to serve with a frozen margarita or a bottle of Corona.
Stuffed Celery
Stuffed Celery from the Recidemia collection
Stuffed Chicken
Stuffed Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Stuffed Chicken, Cyprus Style
Stuffed Chicken, Cyprus Style from the Recidemia collection