
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)
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cottage Cheese Pancakes from the Recidemia collection
Cottage Cheese Vegetable Casserole
Yield 12 servings - ½ cup each
Counch Fritters
Counch Fritters from the Recidemia collection
Country Captain
Makes 6 servings
Country Chili
Source: All New Cookbook for the Diabetic and their Families
Country Cutlets with Mushrooms
Country Cutlets with Mushrooms from the Recidemia collection
Country Roast Chicken Seasoning
Country Roast Chicken Seasoning from the Recidemia collection
Country Salad
Country Salad from the Recidemia collection
Country-style Chicken and Vegetables with Rosemary
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 6 servings o
Country-style Collard Greens
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hakes Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1988.
Country-style Green Beans
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Illust
Country-style Ribs and Sauerkraut
This is so good, and I have leftovers for tomorrow! this recipe would be enough for 3 normal appetites or 2 real hungry folks. One recipe said to cook the recipe for 25 minutes under pressure. IMO this would have been way too long.
Count Vegan's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Couscous Azindessi
Couscous Azindessi from the Recidemia collection
Couscous Salad with Baby Corn
Couscous Salad with Baby Corn from the Recidemia collection
Couscous with Currants and Cumin
Couscous with Currants and Cumin from the Recidemia collection
Cowboy Cookie Mix
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Yield: About 3½ do
Cowboy Cookies
Fiber and nutrition are "partners" in these crunchy cookies.
Cow Foot Soup
Cow Foot Soup from the Recidemia collection
Cow Heel Soup
Cow Heel Soup from the Recidemia collection
Cowpea Leaves
Quick (30 minutes or less). Serves 2-4.

Coxinha
right|COXINHA(deep-fried dough with chicken filling)
Crab and Shrimp Casserole
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Steep Estate in Elmo, Texas in 1989.
Crab Backs
I love seafood, and this recipe from Trinidad is tasty , and very more-ish.
Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes are moist and mild.
Crab Cocktail
The fresh lump crabmeat for this splurge of an appetizer delivers big sweet and succulent chunks in each bite. For an extra-special presentation, arrange this salad in large martini glasses.
Crab Combination Soup
It can be prepared in 30 minutes and serves 4-6 people.
Crab Fried Rice
Crab Fried Rice from the Recidemia collection
Crab Meat Callaloo Soup
Crab Meat Callaloo Soup from the Recidemia collection
Crab meat filling
Ravioli | Italian cuisine
Crab Meat Omelets
This recipe yields 12 omelets.
Crab Orleans Casserole
Makes 6 servings
Crab Stew
Crab Stew from the Recidemia collection
Crab-stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Purchased from DeYoung Estate in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1982. Dated 1937.
Crab-stuffed Mushrooms
Makes 24 appetizers.
Crab-Stuffed Salmon
GBS Food Article
Cracked Candy Cane Frozen Treat with Hot Fudge Sauce
Cracked Candy Cane Frozen Treat with Hot Fudge Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Cracked Wheat Carrot Loaf
Cracked Wheat Carrot Loaf from the Recidemia collection
Cracker Jack
Contributed Catsrecipes Y-Group
Crackling Bread
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Cranberry Muffins I
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Cranberry Walnut Bread
Created by Lauren HaguPie, submitted by Cyrai. I love to bake breads, and this is one of my favorites to make. It's especially great around this time of year when fresh cranberries are in abundance.
Crawfish Balls
Crawfish Balls from the Recidemia collection
Crawfish Beignets
Crawfish Beignets
Crawfish Bisque
Crawfish Bisque A terrific soup from Texas Tapestry cookbook. Enjoy!
Crawfish Boil
Crawfish Boil from the Recidemia collection
Crawfish Boil
Crawfish Boil from the Recidemia collection
Crawfish Étouffée
Makes 6 servings
Crawfish Étouffée I
Makes 6 servings
Crawfish Puffs
Makes about 6 dozen puffs