
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)
Vodka Sauce by Shakerpenguin
Submitted by shakerpenguin Uploaded by madaslue SO. Inspired by the vodka sauce thread, and the couple recipes posted there (thanks squirrellypoo), I decided to make pasta tonight.
Vodka-spiked Gazpacho
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cunningham Estate in Seven Points, Texas in 1999.
Volcano Sandwich
Volcano Sandwich from the Recidemia collection
Wacky Buttermilk Cake
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Wacky cake
Wacky cake from the Recidemia collection
Wacky Cupcakes
Wacky Cupcakes from the Recidemia collection
Waffles
Waffles are a breakfast food, nicely paired with berr
Waikiki Meat Balls
Waikiki Meat Balls from the Recidemia collection
Waldorf Astoria Stew in the Crock Pot
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cunningham Estate in Seven Points, Texas in 1999.
Walnut Orange Passover Sponge Cake
Walnut Orange Passover Sponge Cake from the Recidemia collection
Walnut or Groundnut Cake
Walnut or Groundnut Cake from the Recidemia collection
Walnut Rice with Cream Cheese and Mushrooms
Makes 6 servings.
Warm Beer Soup
A nourishing soup!
Warm Cabbage Salad with Bacon and Roquefort
This is a quick and easy to prepare salad.
Warm Chicken Salad with Red Onions and Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Warmed Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
Warmed Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella from the Recidemia collection
Warm Lobster Salad
WARM LOBSTER SALAD
Warm Potato Salad
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
Warm Quinoa and Zucchini-stuffed Tomatoes
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Warm Quinoa Salad with Edamame and Tarragon
Quinoa, a super food from South America, is packed with protein and fiber. Toasting it gives it a slightly nutty taste, a complement to the walnuts and a foil to the lemony tarragon dressing.
Warm Salad of Mustard Greens and Black-eyed Peas
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Mason Estate in Fate, Texas in 1991.
Wasabi Tofu Soup
Serves 6 Wasabi Tofu Soup
Wasabi Vinaigrette
This is a very different vinaigrette than your everyday variety! It makes simple green salads really come alive with flavor.
Washington Pudding
From my Aunt Maggie's Collection, (date on card says 1897).
Wastels Yfarced
Toasted Stuffed Brown Rolls
Watercress Soup
Watercress Soup aka soupe au cresson is a beautiful soup of stron flavour.
Water-fried Chicken
This recipe comes from a former teacher of mine, Mrs. Watford, and provides an easier, alternative method of cooking chicken for those that want to eat a little healthier.
Watermelon Gazpacho
The delicate flavors of cucumber and watermelon go hand in hand to create a sweet-and-savory chilled soup, perfect as a first course on a hot night.
Watermelon ice
Watermelon ice from the Recidemia collection
Watermelon Rind Pickles
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Watson Estate Bacon Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Banana Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Corn Flake Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Corn Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Date Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Gingerbread Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Ham Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Nut Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Raisin Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Watson Estate Waffles
Purchased from the Watson Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1991. Dated 1931. Notation on card said this was served every Sunday (with variations) for over 30 years in Grandpa Jack’s house.
Way Good Artichoke Tarragon Dip
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cabrera Estate in Malakoff, Texas in 1986.
Wayne Knight's Catfish al Forno
A Catfish recipe.
Weathers Family Vanilla Custard Peach Ice Cream
Weathers Family Vanilla Custard Peach Ice Cream from the Recidemia collection

Welsh Cakes
"Pice ar y maen" are slightly different from all other girdle (or griddle) cakes and scones because they are a little firmer, these are always known as 'Welsh cakes' whether they are served in Wales or anywhere else.
Welsh Rarebit
There is no small amount of disagreement about what constitutes Welsh Rarebit. Many contend that it is just cheese on toast. At the other end of the spectrum are a variety of recipes in which the bread is steeped in beer or floated in soup.
Welsh Rarebit
There is no small amount of disagreement about what constitutes Welsh Rarebit. Many contend that it is just cheese on toast. At the other end of the spectrum are a variety of recipes in which the bread is steeped in beer or floated in soup.
Wentelteefjes
The dutch equivalent to french toast. In the Netherlands it is eaten as breakfast, but also as snack during the day.
West African Groundnut Catfish Stew
A Catfish recipe.
Western beans and rice
Western beans and rice from the Recidemia collection
Western Caviar
Makes 3 cups Source: Marlboro country Cookbook From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"