
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.
Used In
Recipes Using salt (6,202)
Colombian Fresh Banana Cake
Colombian Fresh Banana Cake from the Recidemia collection
Colonial Duckling with Fruited Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew Columbian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Columbian Pancakes
Columbian Pancakes

Com chien
Com chien from the Recidemia collection
Conch Fritters
Conch Fritters from the Recidemia collection
Conch Fritters Dressing
Conch Fritters Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Conch In Creole Sauce
Conch In Creole Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Conch Soup
Serves 8. Use as main course.
Concord Grape Crumb Bars
This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
Confetti Cashew Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Confetti Chicken Salad
Confetti Chicken Salad from the Recidemia collection
Confetti Plum (Pluot) Pasta Salad
Fruit of the Month: Pluot & Aprium by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Confetti Slaw
Confetti Slaw from the Recidemia collection
Confetti vinaigrette dressing
Confetti vinaigrette dressing from the Recidemia collection
Congo Chewies
Congo Chewies are similar to Congo bars.
Congo rice and beans
There are many variations of Congo rice and beans, as it is a nutritious and economical dish.
Congo Squares
Congo Squares
Congri (Rice and Beans) Recipe
Congri (Rice and Beans) Recipe from the Recidemia collection
Cooked Chicken
Cooked Chicken
Cookie Dough
Cookie Dough from the Recidemia collection
Coq au Vin
Many French regions claim , or chicken stew, as their own, but legend has it that the recipe originated with Caesar's chef. Different variants exist throughout the country; the following recipe is one. Serves 4-6.
Coriander Chutney
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Coriander Sauce
Makes about 1 cup.
Corn and Barley Salad
Corn and Barley Salad from the Recidemia collection
Corn and Rice Bread
Corn and Rice Bread from the Recidemia collection
Corn Beans and Bananas
corn beans and bananas
Cornbread Dressing
Cornbread Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Corn Bread II
Corn Bread II from the Recidemia collection
Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini
Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini from the Recidemia collection
Cornbread with Sweet Potato
Cornbread with Sweet Potato from the Recidemia collection
Corn Chowder
=Corn Chowder= This is the way your grandparents warmed up on a winter's day.
Corn Dogs
American cuisine | Midwestern cuisine |
Corn Fritters II
Corn Fritters II from the Recidemia collection
Cornish Game Hens with Honeyed Rice Stuffing
Makes 2 servings
Cornmeal Porridge
Cornmeal Porridge from the Recidemia collection
Corn Muffins
These are moist and sweet with a slightly crunchy crust. This recipe is based on a recipe (quintessential corn muffins) from Rose Levy Berenbaum's Bread Bible, but with yogurt substituted for the sour cream. This is also double her recipe.
Corn, orange and tomato relish
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Corn Pancakes
American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine
Corn Salad I
6 servings, 13 minutes preparation Corn Salad
Corn Salsa
Corn Salsa is a great appetizer with vegetables for the summer.
Corn Skillet Cakes
Corn Skillet Cakes from the Recidemia collection
Corn, Squash and Rice Loaves
Corn, Squash and Rice Loaves from the Recidemia collection
Corn Sticks
Bread
Corn Timbales
Corn Timbales from the Recidemia collection
Corny Soufflé
American cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine
Corom Chatni
— Yield: ca. 12 oz.
Costolette de Maiale alla Naploentana
Pork Chops Neapolitan.
Cottage Cheese and Leeks
Cottage Cheese and Leeks from the Recidemia collection
Cottage Cheese and Spinach
Cottage Cheese and Spinach from the Recidemia collection