
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)
Yorkshire Parkin
Yorkshire Parkin from the Recidemia collection

Yorkshire Pudding
This tasty dish is usually cooked along with roasting meat - especially roast beef - and is made as follows.
Yorkshire Pudding (Vegan)
Yorkshire pudding is a serving popular across the UK but originating in the county of Yorkshire in England. It's traditionally eaten with beef or lamb with vegetables.
Yowza Barbecue Sauce
Purchased from the Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Dated 1947.
Yuca and Garlic
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Yuca Chili
Yuca Chili from the Recidemia collection
Yuca con Mojo
Boiled Yucca with Garlic Sauce
Yuca Mash
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Yucca Pie
Yucca Pie from the Recidemia collection
Yucca with a Tangerine and Grapefruit Sauce
Yucca with a Tangerine and Grapefruit Sauce
Yummy Pancakes
Yummy easy pancakes.
Yupka
Pancakes
Yushka
Fish soup
Zabijacka
In Slovakia the killing of a pig is made into a kind of celebration, where the whole family meets up. Today, this only really takes place in the villages and is rarer than it once was.
Zacirka with Milk
Tiny dumplings. Pieces of specially prepared dough are boiled in water and then poured over with milk or garnished with salted pork fat.
Zagareliai
The main ingredients in Zagareliai are flour, eggs and sour cream.
Zagareliai I
Zagareliai are delicate pastry dough cookies, deep fried in fat. It is best to use lard or oil for deep frying these cookies.
Zagareliai II
Zagareliai are delicate pastry dough cookies, deep fried in fat.
Zagorska Juha od Krumpira
Potato soup Zagorje-style Zagorska juha od krumpira
Zalabiya -- Yemenite Chanuka Doughnuts
Zalabiya -- Yemenite Chanuka Doughnuts from the Recidemia collection
Zambian Chicken Stew
Zambian chicken stew. Serves 4 - 6.
Zany Purple Belgian Endive and Crab Salad
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.
Zardalu Polo
Persian lamb and apricot pilaf.
Zealand Antipasto Mushroom Pasta Salad
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.
Zelenchukova Supa
Zelenchukova Supa from the Recidemia collection
Zero-fat Soup
Zero-fat Soup Zero-fat Soup is a vegetarian Vietnamese recipe.
Zero Salad Dressing
Yield: ½ cup
Zesty Chicken and Rice
Makes 4 servings.
Zesty Citrus Vinaigrette
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Zilzil Alecha
Zilzil Alecha from the Recidemia collection

Zimtsterne
These are typical Christmas cookies in Switzerland. I got the recipe while doing an exchange year in Switzerland. They are good anytime of the year though!
Zippy Mango Cheesecake
Zippy Mango Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection
Ziti with Italian Sausage and Red Peppers
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Zucchini and Carrots with Fresh Herbs
From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals Yield: 6 servings
Zucchini and Chile Corn Bake
Makes 8 servings.
Zucchini Appetizers
Zucchini Appetizers. This may be baked, frozen and reheated. May be reheated in microwave.
Zucchini Beef Bake
Grease a rectangular baking pan. Layer pan with sliced zucchini. Brown ground beef with onion and celery then pour off grease. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper and basil then pour over zucchini.
Zucchini bread
Zucchini bread is a sweet fluffy bread that has zucchini in it. It is delicious. There are many different ways of making it. Here is one.
Zucchini-Carrot Bread
Zucchini-Carrot Bread from the Recidemia collection
Zucchini Casserole
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Mrs. Ronal
Zucchini Cookies
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pryor estate in Grapevine, Texas in 1996.
Zucchini filled with Rice
In Romanian: Dovlecei umpluti cu orez.
Zucchini Frittata
Eggs aren't just for breakfast. This Italian vegetable omelet makes a delicious light lunch or dinner. If you are not partial to the flavor of goat cheese, substitute shredded Monterey jack or feta cheese.
Zucchini Pancakes
In Romanian: Chiftelute de dovlecei.
Zucchini Pancakes topped with Diced Tomatoes
Makes 4 servings.
Zucchini Pilaf
In Romanian: Pilaf de dovlecei.
Zucchini Salad I
In Romanian: Salata de dovlecei I
Zucchini Salad II
In Romanian: Salata de dovlecei II
Zucchini-Tomato Frittata
Zucchini-Tomato Frittata from the Recidemia collection
Zupa Grzybowa
Zupa Grzybowa Polish wild mushroom soup