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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)

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Teething Cookies

Teething Cookies from the Recidemia collection

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Tembleque

Tembleque from the Recidemia collection

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Tempoyak

Tempoyak from the Recidemia collection

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Tempura Batter

Tempura Batter from the Recidemia collection

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Tempura Green Beans, Yellow Beans And Tofu

6 servings Tempura Beans

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Tender Pan-fried Chicken

In plastic bag, mix flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Add 2 to 3 chicken pieces at a time and shake to coat pieces evenly. In large skillet, heat oil or shortening. Put meaty chicken pieces toward center and remaining pieces around edge.

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Tequeno

TEQUEÑOS. Yields 12 tequeños This highly addictive appetizer originated in Los Teques, Venezuela (hence the name).

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Tequila Lime-grilled Salmon

Purchased from the Zimmerman Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1989. Dated 1962. I have made this on several special occasions and it is always gobbled right up.

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Tequilla Lime Strip Steak

Tequilla Lime Strip Steak from the Recidemia collection

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Terrifyingly Great Garden Spread

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997.

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Teurgoule

Teurgoule is a cinnamon-flavoured rice pudding that is a speciality of Normandy. The name comes from the Norman language and means twist mouth, a reference to the faces supposedly pulled by someone tasting it due to the spiciness of the dish.

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Texas Baked Sweet Onions

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

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Texas Beef Braised in Guiness

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

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Texas Hash

Makes 6 servings.

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Texas Hot Peanuts

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

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Texas Oven Brisket

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

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Texas Round Steak

Texas Round Steak from the Recidemia collection

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Texas Style Chicken Fried Steak

If you've ever been in Texas and tried one of their chicken-fried steaks, you'll know that they are amazing! They're crispy on the outside, tender, smoky, and peppery with a little heat on the inside and smothered in a rich cream gravy.

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Texas Truck Stop Chili

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.

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Tex-Mex Beans with Cornmeal Dumplings

Tex-Mex Beans with Cornmeal Dumplings from the Recidemia collection

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Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos

* Source: Diabetic Living Diet * Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minu

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Tex-mex corn soup

Tex-mex corn soup from the Recidemia collection

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Tex-Mex Dip I

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Love Estate in Sachse, Texas in 1984.

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Tex-Mex Meat Loaf

Tex-Mex Meat Loaf from the Recidemia collection

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Tex-Mex Paella

Makes 8 servings.

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Tex-Mex Pizza

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

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Tex-Mex Rice

Makes 6 servings.

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Tex-Mex Roasted Chicken

Contributed by Judi M. Phelps * Yield: 5 servings.

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Textured Tofu Guacamole

Score some extra protein points blending tofu with red onion and green chilis.

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Thagu-Pyin

Thagu-Pyin (palm sugar sago) is a light and delicious dessert to end a good Burmese meal.

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Thai Coconut Custard

Thai Coconut Custard

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Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup

This dish is called "Gaeng Liang Fak Thong" in Thai. In English it's just called tasty.

Thai Green Curry Paste
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Thai Green Curry Paste

250px|right Green curry (Thai: แกงเขียวหวาน, literally sweet green curry) is a variety of curry in Thai cuisine. The name "green" curry derives from the color of the dish.

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Thai Shrimp and Rice

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings o

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Thai Shrimp Toast

Thai Shrimp Toast This is best made with dry breads or you can let bread sit overnight before using. To make smaller pieces for a party use cocktail bread.

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Thai Sweet Corn Soup

Recipe from 'Young Times'.

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Thanksgiving Butterscotch Pie

Thanksgiving Butterscotch Pie from the Recidemia collection

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Thanksgiving Turkey Coating

This will do about a 13 – 15 lb turkey. Other seasonings are to taste. I never did measure. This is a coating you can put on all poultry before roasting. Notice that this does not have any gravy master or oil. Both unneeded in my opinion.

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The Best Banana Bread

This is great the second day and freezes great, too. If you have enough bananas make two and freeze one.

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The Best Hummus Ever

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Thebouidienne

Fish in the manner of Dakar Any goes well in a Thebouidienne (pronounced CHEB-O-DJIN). If you use fillet of sole or flounder, roll up the fillets before cooking in this manner.

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The Crazy Haole's Vegetarian Taquito

The Crazy Haole's Vegetarian Taquito from the Recidemia collection

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The Diamond's Cheese Ball

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

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The “Fingers of Cyprus”

The “Fingers of Cyprus” from the Recidemia collection

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The Shepherd's Burger

A different take on a classic, the Shepherd's burger features a ground herb infused lamb patty tucked in between a Panini bread, garnished with sauteed leeks.

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Thick and Hearty Lamb Soup

Serves 6 to 8

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Thick & Chewy Double-Chocolate Cookies

Makes about 42 cookies This recipe and the others from my week o' cookies (Gingered Sugar Cookies, Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies, and Peanut Butter Cookies) are all from Baking Illustrated.

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Thiou à la Viande

" We found it in a tiny restaurant off on a side street seating just ten or twelve people, and the price was just 35 cents. Served in a huge enamel bowl, there was enough stew for three. It was delicious.

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Thousand Island Dressing

Thousand Island Dressing is a salad dressing commonly used with green salads. It can also be used as a sandwich spread, or many other uses.

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Thousand Island Dressing I

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group