
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)
Chocolate and White Yule Log
10 to 12 servings.
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.
Chocolate bars
Chocolate bars from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate biscotti
Chocolate biscotti from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate brownies, low cal
Chocolate brownies, low cal from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate buttermilk ice cream
Chocolate buttermilk ice cream from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Cake I
Good with whipped topping. Not suitable for diabetic, carbohydrate information missing.
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Pecan Frosting
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Chocolate Caramel Cake
A rich recipe of chocolate cake with melted caramel, will leave you wanting more.
Chocolate carrot cake
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Chocolate Cherry Upside-down Cake
Chocolate Cherry Upside-down Cake from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Chip Beer and Sour Cream Cake
Chocolate Chip Beer and Sour Cream Cake from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate chip cookies from the Recidemia collection
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.
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Vegan Cuisine
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Chipper Champs
Contributed by Lilly at Catsrecipes Y-Group * About 2 d
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
A deliciously sweet muffin recipe that makes an excellent breakfast.
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.
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Yield: 20 servings
Chocolate crinkles
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.
Chocolate Easter Egg Cake
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Chocolate Maple Nut Bars
Chocolate Maple Nut Bars from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Moist Madeleines
This recipe is from Rose Levy Beranbaum's book, Rose's Christmas Cookies.
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Chocolate Mousse Pie is a creamy and crunchy dessert of chocolate goodness.
Chocolate Orange Tea Drops
Chocolate Orange Tea Drops from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate PB / Jeebies
Makes 3 to 3½ dozen cookies and about 2½ cups of dipping sauce
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.
Chocolate peanut cookies
Chocolate peanut cookies from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from the Recidemia collection

Chocolate Pie
Chocolate Pie
Chocolate Potato Cake
Here's one of my favorite cake recipes.
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Chocolate Pudding Cake from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Pudding with Fruit Sweet
From Sweet Inspirations by Ron & Patti Lynch
Chocolate Raspberry Pound Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Pound Cake from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Raspberry Torte
Chocolate Raspberry Torte from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Rice Custard Freeze
Makes 8 servings.
Chocolate Rice Pudding Miniatures
Makes 48 cups.
Chocolate Roll
Chocolate Roll from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Sundae Rice Pudding
Makes 6 servings.
Chocolate Swirl Fudge
Chocolate Swirl Fudge from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Swiss Roll
Chocolate Swiss Roll from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Makes about 2 dozen cookies
Chocolatetown Special Cake
Chocolatetown Special Cake from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Makes about 12 cookies
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.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
This cake can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Cholesterol-free Carrot Cake
Makes 16 servings

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