
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)
Turlitava
Turlitava from the Recidemia collection
Turner Estate Salad Seasoning
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Turner Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1997.
Turtle Cookies
Purchased from Betik Estate in Waxahachie, Texas in 1998. Dated 1922. Indicates this was a $25,000 winner in the Pillsbury Cookoff in 1953.
Tuscan Roast Potatoes
This is great served with grilled steak, roast chicken, or vegetable sauté.
Tuscan Soup (Meatless)
(Meatless) Tuscan Soup
Tuscany Rice and Bean Soup
Makes 6 servings.
Tutti-Fruitti Rice Custard
Makes 8 servings.
Twice-baked Potatoes I
Twice Baked Potatoes from the Wikibooks cookbook
Twisted Zucchini Pie
Twisted Zucchini Pie from the Recidemia collection
Two-chile Green Rice
Two-chile Green Rice from the Recidemia collection
Two-pepper Shrimp
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * 4 servings
Tzatziki
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Tzatziki
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Ugali
Ugali is a staple dish in Kenya - a porridge-like starch made with maize meal (corn).
Ugandan Chicken Stew
This chicken stew illustrates the differences in seasonings in various parts of East Africa. This one, rather bland, is from Uganda; an other, hot version is from Tanzania.
Ugandan Kabobs
Ugandan Kabobs from the Recidemia collection
Ugandan Vegetable Casserole
The variations possible with this colorful vegetable casserole are endless. Either make it with the vegetables listed here or substitute your own favorites.
Ukoy
Shrimp, tofu and beansprout fritters served with vinegar and garlic dip.

Ukrainian Christmas Kutya
right|Ukrainian Christmas Kutya
Ukrainian Cornmeal Stuffing (Nachynka)
in Ukrainian literally means stuffing. This dish is usually not stuffed inside anything, but served as a side dish.
Ukrainian Corn Salad
right|Ukrainian Corn Salad
Ukrainian Corn Salad I
right|Ukrainian Corn Salad
Ukrainian Fish Salad
Ukrainian Fish Salad
Ultimate Brownies
Makes about 36 brownies.
Ultimate Burger
Ultimate Burger from the Recidemia collection
Ultimate Mexican Guacamole
Ultimate Mexican Guacamole from the Recidemia collection
Ultimate Peanut Butter Cake
Looking for the ultimate in peanut butter and chocolate? Look no further - this cake will satisfy the best of both worlds. Rich in peanut butter with a moist, flaky crumb, this cake tastes best when it's still slightly warm.
Ultimate Vegetarian Chilli
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Ultra-Rich Chocolate Cake
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Umngqusho
Umngqusho from the Recidemia collection
Uncle Gordo's Belgian Waffles
Purchased from Neeley Estate in Waxahachie, Texas in 1994. Dated 1947.
Uncooked Cilantro Chutney
A spicy tropical relish for any vegetable, potato or curry. Source: © 2000 Dr.
Unique Healthy Chili
* Source: www.sparkpeople.com submitted by SparkPeople user LONGWAY2GO. * Number of Servings: 6
Unique Potato Salad
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Manes Estate in Venus, Texas in 1981.
Unique Sandwich Spread
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Williams Estate in Tyler, Texas in 1994.
U Ponnya's Nwa Mee Hinga
U Ponnya's Nwa mee Hinga (Burmese Oxtail and Watercress Soup) has an unconventional flavor due to the combination of oxtail and watercress. Serves 4 people.
Upside Down Cherry Pudding
Upside Down Cherry Pudding from the Recidemia collection
USDA Beef Stew
Beef stew is a thrifty, tasty and tummy warming dish perfect for a cold day. Enjoy the stew with some homemade biscuits or corn bread.
USDA Biscuit Mix
* Source: "USDA Home and Garden Bulletin #244" * Formatted / posted by "Sandy McClure <sandyklaws@..
USDA Coleslaw
Humble cabbage becomes coleslaw when mixed with salad dressing and other tasty ingredients.
USDA Muffins
From: Breads, Cakes and Pies in Family Meals Serves: 12 (makes 12 medium-size muffins) Calories per muffin: About 150
Uzbek-style Rice Pilaf
Uzbek-style Rice Pilaf from the Recidemia collection
Valencia Rice (Nicaragua)
Valencia Rice (Nicaragua) from the Recidemia collection
Valentine French Kisses
Contributed by Jenn b aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Re
Valentine Heart Cake
Contributed by Jenn b aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Re
Valentine Meringue Hearts
Valentine Meringue Hearts from the Recidemia collection
Valentine's Day Microwave Fudge
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Valentine's Heart Cake
Valentine's Heart Cake Yield: 4 servings, 1 eight-inch cake
Vangibhat
Vangibhat from the Recidemia collection
Vanilla Blueberry Tart
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group. This Y-group is