
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)
Chicken and Corn Chowder
Chicken and Corn Chowder from the Recidemia collection
Chicken and Rice Creole
Makes 6 servings
Chicken and Rice l'Orange
Makes 4 servings.
Chicken and Rice Mexicana
Makes 6 servings.
Chicken and Rice Rosemary
Makes 4 servings.
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Makes 4 servings
Chicken and String Beans Macaroni Medley
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the White Estate in Frisco, Texas in 1984.
Chicken Arabian-style
This recipe is for 2 cups.
Chicken Artichoke Salad
Makes 4 servings.
Chicken Bahamas
Chicken Bahamas from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Barley Soup
Makes 8 servings.
Chicken Biriyani with Mushroom and Asparagus
A "biriyani" dish is rice with a mixture of whatever takes your fancy. In this case it's Chicken - and tonight I decided to use asparagus and mushroom as the main accompaniments!
Chicken Breasts à la Parisienne
Makes 4 servings.
Chicken Breasts in Yogurt Turmeric Sauce with Green Peas
With fresh green peas, my preference, chicken breasts slathered in a sauce made bright yellow with turmeric is a dish for late spring to early summer.
Chicken Breasts with Artichoke Hearts
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when i purchased the family collection from the Blanton estate in Heath, Texas in 1992.
Chicken Breasts with Curried Stuffing
Chicken Breasts with Curried Stuffing from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Breasts with Sherried Mushrooms
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Chicken Broth I
Chicken Broth I from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Broth with Omelet
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Chicken Cabbage Salad
This is a very easy way to make a tasty cabbage salad. It works well as both a side salad or a main dish.
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is a classic chicken dish. It is reddish and tomato adds a distinct flavor.
Chicken Cacciatore I
Chicken Cacciatore I from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Cacciatore with Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Chicken Cacciatore with Whole-wheat Pasta
* Source: Prevention magazine * Serves: 4
Chicken Calcutta
Makes 6 servings.
Chicken Casserole
Chicken Casserole from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Chasseur
Makes 6 servings
Chicken Chili I
* Source: My All Recipes * Servings: 12
Chicken Chop Suey
Serves 4
Chicken Coconut Curry Soup
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Chicken, Corn and Potato stew
Chicken, Corn and Potato stew
Chicken Couscous Salad
Chicken Couscous Salad
Chicken Creole with Mango
Chicken Creole with Mango from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Croquette
Chicken Croquette from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Curry Rice Salad
Makes 4 servings.
Chicken Dumplings with Orange Dipping Sauce
Chicken Dumplings with Orange Dipping Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Étouffée
This recipe comes from an Estate Sale and were obtained when The Family Collection from The Wetzel Estate in Plano, Texas was purchased in 1982.
Chicken-flavored Rice Mix
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.
Chicken Fricassee
Chicken Fricassee Chicken fricassee old fashioned comfort food.
Chicken Fricassee with Red Cabbage
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Yield: 4 to 6 serv
Chicken fried rice
Chicken fried rice from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Fried Steak I
Makes 6 servings.
Chicken-fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Yield: 6 Servi
Chicken Hollandaise with Vegetable Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Chicken Hungarian-style
Makes 6 servings
Chicken in Cream
from my Aunt Barbara's collection (notation on card says Bethany's favorite Chicken recipe – dated 1904)
Chicken in Vinegar
Contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group
Chicken Jalfarezi
Chicken Jalfarezi Makes 9 servings of 5 oz each
Chicken Kabobs
Chicken Kabobs from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Kabobs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce and Lemon
Chicken Kabobs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce and Lemon from the Recidemia collection