
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)
Teething Cookies
Teething Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Tembleque
Tembleque from the Recidemia collection
Tempoyak
Tempoyak from the Recidemia collection
Tempura Batter
Tempura Batter from the Recidemia collection
Tempura Green Beans, Yellow Beans And Tofu
6 servings Tempura Beans
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.
Tequeno
TEQUEÑOS. Yields 12 tequeños This highly addictive appetizer originated in Los Teques, Venezuela (hence the name).
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.
Tequilla Lime Strip Steak
Tequilla Lime Strip Steak from the Recidemia collection
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.
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.
Texas Baked Sweet Onions
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Texas Beef Braised in Guiness
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Texas Hash
Makes 6 servings.
Texas Hot Peanuts
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Texas Oven Brisket
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Texas Round Steak
Texas Round Steak from the Recidemia collection
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.
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.
Tex-Mex Beans with Cornmeal Dumplings
Tex-Mex Beans with Cornmeal Dumplings from the Recidemia collection
Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet * Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minu
Tex-mex corn soup
Tex-mex corn soup from the Recidemia collection
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.
Tex-Mex Meat Loaf
Tex-Mex Meat Loaf from the Recidemia collection
Tex-Mex Paella
Makes 8 servings.
Tex-Mex Pizza
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Tex-Mex Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Tex-Mex Roasted Chicken
Contributed by Judi M. Phelps * Yield: 5 servings.
Textured Tofu Guacamole
Score some extra protein points blending tofu with red onion and green chilis.
Thagu-Pyin
Thagu-Pyin (palm sugar sago) is a light and delicious dessert to end a good Burmese meal.
Thai Coconut Custard
Thai Coconut Custard
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
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.
Thai Shrimp and Rice
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings o
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.
Thai Sweet Corn Soup
Recipe from 'Young Times'.
Thanksgiving Butterscotch Pie
Thanksgiving Butterscotch Pie from the Recidemia collection
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.
The Best Banana Bread
This is great the second day and freezes great, too. If you have enough bananas make two and freeze one.
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.
The Crazy Haole's Vegetarian Taquito
The Crazy Haole's Vegetarian Taquito from the Recidemia collection
The Diamond's Cheese Ball
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
The “Fingers of Cyprus”
The “Fingers of Cyprus” from the Recidemia collection
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.
Thick and Hearty Lamb Soup
Serves 6 to 8
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.
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.
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.
Thousand Island Dressing I
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