
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)
Thousand Island Rice Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Three-bean Baked Beans
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Re
Three-bean Chili
Three Bean Chili Delicious three-bean chili, made with kidney beans, lima (or butter) beans, and Great Northern beans.
THREE BEAN VINAIGRETTE
Makes 6 servings.
Three Cheese Casserole
Makes 6 servings per casserole.
Three Ginger Soup
This recipe was found at Restaurant la Cascade in the Languedoc region of France.
Three-Mushroom Meatloaf
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6
Three-tomato Salad
Three-tomato Salad from the Recidemia collection
Three-vegetable Curry
Three-vegetable Curry from the Recidemia collection
Tibetan Lentil Soup
This is a simple, healthy, and unusually spiced soup. It is really satisfying.
Tico Rice
Tico Rice from the Recidemia collection
Tie-dye Pancakes
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan. This batter makes approximately 12 – 14 pancakes.
Tiganitoi Kolokuthokorfades
Fried stuffed zucchini blossoms. Traditional recipe from Molivos of Lesvos island.
Tinda Fry
Sautéed round gourd
Tinga Poblana
- submitted by Lumpy Use your chipotles the way GOD, and NOT Bobby Flay, intended for them to be used. Make tinga poblana, either with pork, or tuna.
Tirk Salouk Swai
Tirk Salouk Swai from the Recidemia collection
Tirshi
Tirshi is otherwise known as pumpkin Salad. This salad is traditionally from the Sepharidic region of Morocco. It is great with couscous and makes a refreshing change to normal salad.
Toasted Bread Tomato Sandwich
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Toasted Corn and Bulgur Salad
I obtained this recipe from an estate sale when I purchased the family collection from the Sullivan Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1988.
Toasted Pecan Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Toasted Pepitas
These edible pumpkin seeds are a popular ingredient in Mexican cooking. With their white hull removed, they are a medium-dark green and have a deliciously delicate flavor, which is even better when the seeds are roasted and salted.
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted pumpkin seeds a tasty fall treat.
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds I
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Toasted Ravioli
Toasted Ravioli is a misnomer as this dish is fried.
Toaster-oven Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Contributed by Delma at Catsrecipes Y-Group
Toated Rice Dressing
Makes 6 servings.

Tod Mun
(Thai fish cakes) can be found sold on the streets of Thailand and are a popular snack. At home they are perfect for an appetizer. There are many different recipes. The most common variant uses both fish and shrimp; this is the basic fish recipe.
Tod Mun
(Thai fish cakes) can be found sold on the streets of Thailand and are a popular snack. At home they are perfect for an appetizer. There are many different recipes. The most common variant uses both fish and shrimp; this is the basic fish recipe.
Toffee Nut Bars
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Tofu and Mushroom Delight
Recipe from United Soybean Board
Tofu and Vegetables
Tofu and Vegetables
Tofu Banana Bread
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Tofu Cheesecake
Tofu Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Cream Cheese
Tofu Cream Cheese from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Dressing
Tofu Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Fettuccini
Tofu Fettuccini from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Pancake
Vegan Cuisine
Tofu Rice Burgers
Tofu Rice Burgers from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Ricotta Cheese
Tofu Ricotta Cheese from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Sour Cream
Tofu Sour Cream from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Stir Fry with Charred Onion
Tofu Stir Fry with Charred Onion from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Tomato Mango Soup
Tofu Tomato Mango Soup from the Recidemia collection
Tofu Vegetable Quiche
Tofu Vegetable Quiche from the Recidemia collection
Tofu with Oyster Sauce
Tofu with Oyster Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Tokwat Baboy
Fried mixture of pork and tofu with vinegar, onion and soy sauce.
Tolma
Stuffed grape leaves
Tomatensalat
Tomatensalat Another of my Grandmother's recipes. According to her, she said this has been in her family for generations!
Tomatensalat I
Austrian tomato salad Serves 4.
Tomato and Coriander Salad (Banadura Salata B' Kizbara)
Tomato and Coriander Salad (Banadura Salata B' Kizbara) from the Recidemia collection

Tomato and Onion Chutney
Tomato and Onion Chutney by Hooked on Heat