
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)
Sweet Chili with Macaroni
This chili is really good, especially with the macaroni in it, has beef and beans too and I garnished it with sour cream, cheese, and green onions. YUMMY. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Makes 8 servings.
Sweet Cornbread
Sweet Cornbread is a variant of the Skillet Cornbread made throughout central and eastern Ontario and Quebec and is sometimes known by the alternative name of Johnny Cake.
Sweet Cornbread
Sweet Cornbread is a variant of the Skillet Cornbread made throughout central and eastern Ontario and Quebec and is sometimes known by the alternative name of Johnny Cake.
Sweet Corn Cake
Purchased from the Zimmerman Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1989 – date on card says 1926 Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group
Sweetened Condensed Soymilk
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Sweet Hembesha
Sweet Eritrean bread
Sweet, Moist, Wholesome Zucchini Bread
Sweet, Moist, Wholesome Zucchini Bread from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Pea Soup
Sweet Pea Soup from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Potato Biscuits III
From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Original recipe Makes 18 biscuits
Sweet Potato Buns
Sweet Potato Buns from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Potato Cookies
Sweet Potato Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Contributed Catsrecipes Y-Group
Sweet Potato Crisps
Sweet Potato Crisps from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Potato Gravy
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.
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Mclean Estate in Irving, Texas in 1982.
Sweet Potato Marshmallow Delights
Purchased from Zimmerman Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1989. This recipe indicates it came from an old community cookbook published in 1956. Unfortunately, doesn’t give the name of that cookbook.
Sweet Potato Pudding
Sweet potato pudding is a sweet treat and a great side for Thanksgiving meals.
Sweet Potato Sandwich Loaf
Sweet Potato Sandwich Loaf from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Potato Soufflé I
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Sweet Pumpkin Scones
Sweet Pumpkin Scones from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Rice and Mangoes
Sweet Rice and Mangoes from the Recidemia collection
Sweet Rice I
Makes 6 servings.
Sweet sauce for spring rolls
Sweet sauce for spring rolls from the Recidemia collection
Sweet-Sour Cucumbers
Sweet-Sour Cucumbers from the Recidemia collection
Sweet & Sour Pork Loin
Sweet & Sour Pork Loin from the Recidemia collection
Sweet & Spicy Smoked Chicken
Slow cooking over smoldering hickory wood with a sweet & spicy rub makes the chicken melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Sweet Yeast Rolls
Sweet Yeast Rolls from the Recidemia collection
Swiss Chicken Casserole
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Syrmi
Stuffed vine or cabbage leaves
Szechuan Noodles
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 3 - 4
Szechuan Pickled Vegetables
Szechuan Pickled Vegetables from the Recidemia collection
Szechuan-style Steamed Beef
The secret to this popular restaurant dish is to marinate the beef in a bit of oil. Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world.

Szegedin Goulash
Austrian Cuisine Originally, goulash was a shepherd's stew of the Magyars, a people living in Eastern Europe, mainly in the Pannonian plains of Hungary. From there, it started its triumphal march into the world.
Szerb Bableves
Serbian bean soup
Szilvas Gomboc
Plum dumplings
Ta'amia
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the McCord Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1984.
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh from the Recidemia collection
Taboulah
This recipe is for 5 servings.
Tabula
Also spelled and pronounced Tabouli - regional pronunciations vary.
Taco Seasoning Mix
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Tadich Grill Boston
Tadich Grill Boston from the Recidemia collection
Tadka Dal
Lentils with a Spicy Tempering
Taftoon
Persian wholemeal flat bread also called Nane Lavash.
Tagine of Chicken with Prunes and Almonds
Tagine of Chicken with Prunes and Almonds from the Recidemia collection
Tah Cheen
Persian Chicken. Tah Cheen (or tah chin), means "arranged at the bottom of the pot" in Persian.
Tah Chin
Iranian layered rice and chicken casserole, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas Season) Tah chin — also pronounced tacheen — is an Iranian dish that is quick and simple to make.
Tahina Sauce
Tahina Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Tahitian Pork Curry with Taro
Nothing like the taste of homegrown suckling pig that has self marinaded on the fruit from your own garden. Polynesian pork is in my opinion the best pork anywhere in the world.
Tahu Taugé
A crispy Indonesian salad with tofu, cucumber and beansprouts. This is my favourite salad!
Taidetud Vasikarind
Roast stuffed shoulder of veal Serving will be enough for 7-8 people.