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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)

RCI-BR.004.0130.001

Chocolate and White Yule Log

10 to 12 servings.

RCI-DS.004.0071.001

Chocolate Bananas Foster

Down in New Orleans, where Bananas Foster was invented, they'll bring out this hot plate and make the dish table side, including a spectacular flambé.

RCI-BR.005.0137.001

Chocolate bars

Chocolate bars from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0138.001

Chocolate biscotti

Chocolate biscotti from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0139.001

Chocolate brownies, low cal

Chocolate brownies, low cal from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.002.0039.001

Chocolate buttermilk ice cream

Chocolate buttermilk ice cream from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0132.001

Chocolate Cake I

Good with whipped topping. Not suitable for diabetic, carbohydrate information missing.

RCI-BR.004.0133.001

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Pecan Frosting

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RCI-BR.004.0134.001

Chocolate Caramel Cake

A rich recipe of chocolate cake with melted caramel, will leave you wanting more.

RCI-BR.004.0135.001

Chocolate carrot cake

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RCI-BR.004.0137.001

Chocolate Cherry Upside-down Cake

Chocolate Cherry Upside-down Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0138.001

Chocolate Chip Beer and Sour Cream Cake

Chocolate Chip Beer and Sour Cream Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0140.001

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0141.001

Chocolate Chip Cookies by Criscodisco

Submitted by criscodisco Uploaded by Souffle These are some rocking chocolate chip cookies, and can easily be made by anyone. They don't seem like anything special, but I get rants and raves every time I make them, so here goes.

RCI-BR.005.0143.001

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

Vegan Cuisine

RCI-BR.004.0141.001

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Pancakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0144.001

Chocolate Chipper Champs

Contributed by Lilly at Catsrecipes Y-Group * About 2 d

RCI-BR.005.0146.001

Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Shortbread is a comfort food to me, because it was one of the cookies my mom made the most. chocolate! These are incredibly delicious and rich and make a lovely presentation.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
RCI-BR.003.0134.001

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

A deliciously sweet muffin recipe that makes an excellent breakfast.

RCI-BR.001.0051.001

Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka

Recipe by PezMaster Uploaded by Drimble Wedge Honestly, Jewish baked goods are the best baked goods. Because Hanukkah started not too long ago, I decided to pause my massive cookie assembly line and put my Jewish baking skills to good use.

RCI-BR.005.0147.001

Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

Yield: 20 servings

RCI-BR.005.0149.001

Chocolate crinkles

Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

RCI-BR.004.0145.001

Chocolate Easter Egg Cake

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.005.0154.001

Chocolate Maple Nut Bars

Chocolate Maple Nut Bars from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0155.001

Chocolate Moist Madeleines

This recipe is from Rose Levy Beranbaum's book, Rose's Christmas Cookies.

RCI-BR.006.0076.001

Chocolate Mousse Pie

Chocolate Mousse Pie is a creamy and crunchy dessert of chocolate goodness.

RCI-BR.005.0158.001

Chocolate Orange Tea Drops

Chocolate Orange Tea Drops from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0159.001

Chocolate PB / Jeebies

Makes 3 to 3½ dozen cookies and about 2½ cups of dipping sauce

RCI-BR.004.0152.001

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cake

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Howell Estate in Canton, Texas in 1981.

RCI-BR.005.0162.001

Chocolate peanut cookies

Chocolate peanut cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0165.001

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from the Recidemia collection

Chocolate Pie
RCI-BR.006.0080.001

Chocolate Pie

Chocolate Pie

RCI-BR.004.0153.001

Chocolate Potato Cake

Here's one of my favorite cake recipes.

RCI-BR.004.0154.001

Chocolate Pudding Cake

Chocolate Pudding Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0141.001

Chocolate Pudding with Fruit Sweet

From Sweet Inspirations by Ron & Patti Lynch

RCI-BR.004.0156.001

Chocolate Raspberry Pound Cake

Chocolate Raspberry Pound Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0157.001

Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Chocolate Raspberry Torte from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0142.001

Chocolate Rice Custard Freeze

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-DS.001.0144.001

Chocolate Rice Pudding Miniatures

Makes 48 cups.

RCI-BR.004.0158.001

Chocolate Roll

Chocolate Roll from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0148.001

Chocolate Sundae Rice Pudding

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-DS.003.0080.001

Chocolate Swirl Fudge

Chocolate Swirl Fudge from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0161.001

Chocolate Swiss Roll

Chocolate Swiss Roll from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0167.001

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Makes about 2 dozen cookies

RCI-BR.004.0163.001

Chocolatetown Special Cake

Chocolatetown Special Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0171.001

Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Makes about 12 cookies

RCI-DS.003.0083.001

Chocolate Walnut Fudge

A smooth and creamy fudge with just the right balance of bitter and sweet. I found the original recipe back in 2000 and refined it until I was satisfied with the taste and texture.

RCI-BR.004.0168.001

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This cake can be frozen for up to 6 months.

RCI-BR.004.0169.001

Cholesterol-free Carrot Cake

Makes 16 servings

Cholley
RCI-VG.004.0302.001

Cholley

also , , , , , is a popular and versatile Indian and Pakistani chickpea dish, that is sometimes referred to as chana or channa.