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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.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

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Tomato, Bean and Spinach Salad

Tomato, Bean and Spinach Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0616.001

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.

RCI-SC.005.0179.001

Tomato Cilantro Salsa

Very tasty and easy to prepare. It is also suitable for large occassions.

RCI-SF.002.0299.001

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.

RCI-VG.005.0268.001

Tomatoes stuffed with Bulgur and Pine Nuts

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is

RCI-EG.003.0149.001

Tomatoes stuffed with Eggplant

Tomatoes stuffed with Eggplant from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0269.001

Tomatoes stuffed with Fish

In Romanian: Rosii umplute cu peste

RCI-VG.005.0270.001

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.

RCI-VG.005.0271.001

Tomatoes stuffed with Vegetables

In Romanian: Rosii umplute cu zarzavat

RCI-SC.003.0201.001

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.

RCI-SC.005.0180.001

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.

RCI-RC.004.0305.001

Tomato Rice

Recipe by Hooked on Heat

RCI-VG.001.0618.001

Tomato Salad

- This salad can be served as a side dish, on toast or in a salad.

RCI-ND.001.0122.001

Tomato Sauce by Jerkstore77

Tomato Sauce by Jerkstore77 from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1449.001

Tomato Soup with Bean Sprout

Tomato Soup with Bean Sprout from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0691.001

Tomato Vegetable Soup

Tomato Vegetable Soup

RCI-SC.003.0202.001

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.

RCI-BR.001.0276.001

Tommorrow's Doughnut

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-SP.005.0270.001

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.

RCI-SP.005.0271.001

Tongabezi Chicken Curry

Serves 4.

RCI-PF.001.0030.001

Torshi

Torshi from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0208.001

Tortattas

Ham, Water Added by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

RCI-BR.002.0106.001

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.

RCI-BR.002.0107.001

Tortilla de Maiz con Queso Blanco

Corn tortilla with farmer's cheese

Tortilla de patatas
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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).

RCI-SP.003.0694.001

Tortilla Soup with Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Cheddar Cheese

Tortilla Soup with Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Cheddar Cheese from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1450.001

Tostadas con Jocoqui y Chile Verde

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec

RCI-SC.003.0203.001

Tote-Along Dressing

Tote-Along Dressing from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0350.001

Tourtière

Try serving the filling hot with potatoes or toast, or with a breadcrumb topping, or serve in a home made tortilla.

RCI-MT.003.0099.001

Traditional Aussie Lamb

Serves 1 fat cunt <RUDEright|Traditional Aussie Lamb

RCI-SP.001.0143.001

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

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Traditional Fried Fish

Traditional Fried Fish from the Recidemia collection

Traditional Pavlova
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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.

RCI-BR.006.0352.001

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.

RCI-MT.006.0044.001

Traditional Romanian Sausages

In Romanian: Caltabosi traditional romanesti

RCI-RC.001.0224.001

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.

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Traditional Swedish Pancakes

Traditional Swedish Pancakes

RCI-BR.003.0419.001

Treacle Scones

From "Scottish Teatime Recipes" - my family will munch on these wee treats at any old time of day!

RCI-VG.004.1454.001

Trees and Snow

Trees and Snow from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0698.001

Trinidad Corn Soup

Trinidad Corn Soup from the Recidemia collection

Tripe and Beans
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Tripe and Beans

RCI-EG.003.0150.001

Triple-bread Casserole

Prep time: 10 minutes | cook time: 45 minutes | ready to serve in 55 minutes.

RCI-BR.005.0632.001

Triple-chocolate Biscotti

Italian cookie good with coffee or vanilla ice cream.

RCI-BR.005.0634.001

Triple-chocolate Fudge Brownies

Jersey Fresh Recipes, public domain government resource, recipe contributed by Amy Dye—original source of recipe

RCI-DS.001.0575.001

Triple-layer Cheesecake

Triple-layer Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.002.0221.001

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.

RCI-DS.001.0576.001

Tropcial Rice Pudding

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

RCI-MT.006.0046.001

Tropical Chicken Curry

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-MT.004.0811.001

Tropical Coconut Chicken

Tropical Coconut Chicken from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0295.001

Tropical Fritter Snacks

I took a long detour around a pineapple fritter recipe and concocted these. We found them to be quite tasty.