
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)
Tomato, Bean and Spinach Salad
Tomato, Bean and Spinach Salad from the Recidemia collection
Tomato Cajun Chicken Salad
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
Tomato Cilantro Salsa
Very tasty and easy to prepare. It is also suitable for large occassions.
Tomato-Cilantro Shrimp
The longer it cooks the better. For a quick weeknight meal, the dish can be made "express style," in 20 minutes. On a Sunday afternoon with plenty of time, the sauce can simmer, covered, for an hour or more, growing richer by the minute.
Tomatoes stuffed with Bulgur and Pine Nuts
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Tomatoes stuffed with Eggplant
Tomatoes stuffed with Eggplant from the Recidemia collection
Tomatoes stuffed with Fish
In Romanian: Rosii umplute cu peste
Tomatoes stuffed with Shrimp
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
Tomatoes stuffed with Vegetables
In Romanian: Rosii umplute cu zarzavat
Tomatoes with Vinaigrette
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Shelton Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1992.
Tomato Green Olive Salsa
Hot pepper relish is the key ingredient in this zesty salsa. ChupNote: We used harissa instead of hot pepper relish, but you could use ajvar or any other hot sauce. We also doubled the green olives to ½ cup, sliced.
Tomato Rice
Recipe by Hooked on Heat
Tomato Salad
- This salad can be served as a side dish, on toast or in a salad.
Tomato Sauce by Jerkstore77
Tomato Sauce by Jerkstore77 from the Recidemia collection
Tomato Soup with Bean Sprout
Tomato Soup with Bean Sprout from the Recidemia collection
Tomato Vegetable Soup
Tomato Vegetable Soup
Tomato Vinaigrette
This is a recipe I obtained from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.
Tommorrow's Doughnut
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Tom Yam Goong
Some Asian markets now carry bags of pak chee farang leaves. If you can't get them, omit, or add a little more cilantro. In some markets they are labeled with their Vietnamese name, ngo gal.
Tongabezi Chicken Curry
Serves 4.
Torshi
Torshi from the Recidemia collection
Tortattas
Ham, Water Added by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Tortilla Black Bean Soup
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.
Tortilla de Maiz con Queso Blanco
Corn tortilla with farmer's cheese

Tortilla de patatas
A portion of tortilla (potato omelette) is also sometimes called Tortilla espanola de patatas (Spanish omelette) to differentiate it from the dish commonly known as tortilla francesa (French omelette) or just tortilla, which is made only with eggs (or actually maize/corn, in the case of the Mexican tortilla).
Tortilla Soup with Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Cheddar Cheese
Tortilla Soup with Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Cheddar Cheese from the Recidemia collection
Tostadas con Jocoqui y Chile Verde
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Tote-Along Dressing
Tote-Along Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Tourtière
Try serving the filling hot with potatoes or toast, or with a breadcrumb topping, or serve in a home made tortilla.
Traditional Aussie Lamb
Serves 1 fat cunt <RUDEright|Traditional Aussie Lamb
Traditional French Onion Soup
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6-8
Traditional Fried Fish
Traditional Fried Fish from the Recidemia collection

Traditional Pavlova
Pavolva dressed with cream and strawberries. In 1935, the chef of the Hotel Esplanade in Perth, Western Australia, Herbert Sachse, created the pavlova to celebrate the visit of the great Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova.
Traditional Pie Crust
This is the . To ensure a flakey crust (considered desirable), you need to use lard and you need to keep the lard from melting. It's best to use a cold stone rolling pin and surface, and to generally keep everything in the refrigerator until used.
Traditional Romanian Sausages
In Romanian: Caltabosi traditional romanesti
Traditional Saudi Kabssah
You can ask any arabian about this Kabssah and everyone will say Saudis can't live with out it. I mean if there is a Saudi lady that does't know how to make it then that would be a very Weird thing.
Traditional Swedish Pancakes
Traditional Swedish Pancakes
Treacle Scones
From "Scottish Teatime Recipes" - my family will munch on these wee treats at any old time of day!
Trees and Snow
Trees and Snow from the Recidemia collection
Trinidad Corn Soup
Trinidad Corn Soup from the Recidemia collection

Tripe and Beans
Triple-bread Casserole
Prep time: 10 minutes | cook time: 45 minutes | ready to serve in 55 minutes.
Triple-chocolate Biscotti
Italian cookie good with coffee or vanilla ice cream.
Triple-chocolate Fudge Brownies
Jersey Fresh Recipes, public domain government resource, recipe contributed by Amy Dye—original source of recipe
Triple-layer Cheesecake
Triple-layer Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection
Triple-onion and Potato Soup
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gingham Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1992.
Tropcial Rice Pudding
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tropical Chicken Curry
Makes 6 servings.
Tropical Coconut Chicken
Tropical Coconut Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Tropical Fritter Snacks
I took a long detour around a pineapple fritter recipe and concocted these. We found them to be quite tasty.