
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)
Wilton Basic Fudge
Contributed by Lilly at Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: W
Windward Island Pie Crust
Windward Island Pie Crust from the Recidemia collection
Wine Biscotti
Purchased from Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Dated 1957. I made this one thinking it would be really good. I wasn’t impressed but my sister and my bowling team loved it.
Wine Fondue
Wine Fondue from the Recidemia collection
Winter Ham Soup with Blue Cheese
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gibson Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1981.
Winter Pasta Toss
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Winterse Bonenschotel (Winter beandish)
A hearty and filling dish, that surprisingly doesn't pile on the calories!
Winter Warm-up Soup
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Taste of H
Wisconsin-style Maple Bacon Salad Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Wolof Rice
Steak stew with rice
Wonder Cake
Because of conventional meal times in Israel (main meal between 12:00 and 2:00 pm; supper at 7:00 pm), many Israelis have coffee or tea with cake between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.
Wonderful Chicken and Potato Dumplings
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.
Wonton Soup with Bok Choy
This delicious soup will made 4 -6 servings that shouldn't be missed.
Wonton Wrapper
are thin pasta-like wrappers used for wontons. They are suitable for wonton soup. Oversize (7" square) wrappers may be used as egg roll wrappers. Round wrappers are best for making potstickers. Most people will prefer to buy wrappers ready-made.
World Recipe Cake
World Recipe Cake from the Recidemia collection
World Recipe French Bread
World Recipe French Bread from the Recidemia collection
World Recipe Scones
World Recipe Scones from the Recidemia collection
Wrapped O'Sea of Blue
Makes 6 servings.
Wrappers for Wontons or Egg Rolls
This will make a somewhat cruder wrapper than those bought at a supermarket, but it will taste a little better, too, and it will give you the additional satisfaction of knowing you made everything.
Wurstsalat
Wurstsalat
Wyoming Tortilla 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.
Xiao Kou Zao
(Deep-Fried Sesame Balls)
Yakhnet Sabanegh
Spinach stew
Yakhnit el Kama
Truffle stew
Yam and Green Pea Croquet
Yam and Green Pea Croquet from the Recidemia collection
Yam and Raisin Cookies
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Mclean Estate in Irving, Texas in 1982.
Yam casserole
Cuisine of the United States
Yam Salad
Yam Salad from the Recidemia collection
Yam Stew
Yam Stew from the Recidemia collection
Year-Round Guacamole
Including notes on just which avocado variety to use when, this recipe is always in season!
Yeast Bread
A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Yeast Dough
Leftover dough makes delicious buns for breakfast.
Yeasted Fancy Cakes
In Romanian: Fursecuri cu drojdie de bere
Yeasted Mazurka
In Romanian: Mazurca dospita in apa
Yellow Butter
In Romanian: Unt galben
Yellow Melon Muscadel I
Melon salad
Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad
An excellent pear with cherry tomato salad , making the best of these healthy ingredients and resulting in a tasty whole. Enjoy this canadian style salad !
Yellow Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Yellow Rice with Chickpeas
Fruits and Veggies Matter Child Recipe Cards by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Indians eat rice with many meals.
Yellow Split Pea Stew
Yellow Split Pea Stew from the Recidemia collection
Yellow Yam Rissoles
Yellow Yam Rissoles from the Recidemia collection
Yemeni Eggplant Salad with Currants
Yemeni Eggplant Salad with Currants from the Recidemia collection
Yemenite Eggplant Salad
Yemenite Eggplant Salad from the Recidemia collection
Yemenite Roast Chicken with Cumin
Yemenite Roast Chicken with Cumin from the Recidemia collection
Yemenite String Bean Soup
Yemenite String Bean Soup from the Recidemia collection
Ye Mon
A tasty and filling in-between meals recipe.

Yeung chow fried rice
Yeung chow fried rice from the Recidemia collection
Yogurt coffee cake
Yogurt coffee cake from the Recidemia collection
Yogurt Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Yookgaejang
Spicy beef, scallion soup Yookgaejang (Spicy beef, scallion soup)