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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.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Cottage Cheese Pancakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.006.0022.001

Cottage Cheese Vegetable Casserole

Yield 12 servings - ½ cup each

RCI-SN.002.0104.001

Counch Fritters

Counch Fritters from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0294.001

Country Captain

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SP.003.0208.001

Country Chili

Source: All New Cookbook for the Diabetic and their Families

RCI-MT.004.0297.001

Country Cutlets with Mushrooms

Country Cutlets with Mushrooms from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0084.001

Country Roast Chicken Seasoning

Country Roast Chicken Seasoning from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0172.001

Country Salad

Country Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0302.001

Country-style Chicken and Vegetables with Rosemary

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 6 servings o

RCI-VG.004.0340.001

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.

RCI-VG.004.0341.001

Country-style Green Beans

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Illust

RCI-VG.005.0046.001

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.

RCI-BR.005.0217.001

Count Vegan's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-RC.006.0044.001

Couscous Azindessi

Couscous Azindessi from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.006.0046.001

Couscous Salad with Baby Corn

Couscous Salad with Baby Corn from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.006.0051.001

Couscous with Currants and Cumin

Couscous with Currants and Cumin from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0218.001

Cowboy Cookie Mix

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Yield: About 3½ do

RCI-BR.005.0219.001

Cowboy Cookies

Fiber and nutrition are "partners" in these crunchy cookies.

RCI-SP.003.0212.001

Cow Foot Soup

Cow Foot Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0213.001

Cow Heel Soup

Cow Heel Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0348.001

Cowpea Leaves

Quick (30 minutes or less). Serves 2-4.

Coxinha
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Coxinha

right|COXINHA(deep-fried dough with chicken filling)

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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.

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Crab Backs

I love seafood, and this recipe from Trinidad is tasty , and very more-ish.

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Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes are moist and mild.

RCI-SF.002.0082.001

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.

RCI-SP.003.0214.001

Crab Combination Soup

It can be prepared in 30 minutes and serves 4-6 people.

RCI-RC.004.0094.001

Crab Fried Rice

Crab Fried Rice from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0215.001

Crab Meat Callaloo Soup

Crab Meat Callaloo Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.007.0022.001

Crab meat filling

Ravioli | Italian cuisine

RCI-EG.001.0009.001

Crab Meat Omelets

This recipe yields 12 omelets.

RCI-SF.005.0014.001

Crab Orleans Casserole

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SP.004.0115.001

Crab Stew

Crab Stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0106.001

Crab-stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Purchased from DeYoung Estate in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1982. Dated 1937.

RCI-VG.005.0047.001

Crab-stuffed Mushrooms

Makes 24 appetizers.

RCI-SF.001.0101.001

Crab-Stuffed Salmon

GBS Food Article

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Cracked Candy Cane Frozen Treat with Hot Fudge Sauce

Cracked Candy Cane Frozen Treat with Hot Fudge Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0068.001

Cracked Wheat Carrot Loaf

Cracked Wheat Carrot Loaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.004.0048.001

Cracker Jack

Contributed Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.003.0156.001

Crackling Bread

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.003.0157.001

Cranberry Muffins I

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.003.0159.001

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.

RCI-SF.002.0089.001

Crawfish Balls

Crawfish Balls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0107.001

Crawfish Beignets

Crawfish Beignets

RCI-SP.002.0064.001

Crawfish Bisque

Crawfish Bisque A terrific soup from Texas Tapestry cookbook. Enjoy!

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Crawfish Boil

Crawfish Boil from the Recidemia collection

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Crawfish Boil

Crawfish Boil from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.005.0016.001

Crawfish Étouffée

Makes 6 servings

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Crawfish Étouffée I

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SN.002.0108.001

Crawfish Puffs

Makes about 6 dozen puffs