
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)
Creole-style Flounder
Makes 6 servings
Creole Tartar Sauce
* Source: Coastal Living, March 2003 * Yield: Makes 1⅓ cups
Creole Tomatoes
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Stewart Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1994.
Crêpe Cups with Ginger Fruit
Crêpe Cups with Ginger Fruit from the Recidemia collection
Crescent Cookies
Crescent Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Crescents Or Croissants
Crescents Or Croissants from the Recidemia collection
Crillo de Pollo
This chicken and vegetable soup is an Argentinean classic. It is as thick as a stew and as creamy as a bisque.
Crimsel
These rolls or muffins are kosher for Passover
Crimson Slaw
Crimson Slaw from the Recidemia collection
Crisp Avocado Lobster Rolls
Crisp Avocado Lobster Rolls from the Recidemia collection
Crisp California Avocado and Lobster Rolls
Crisp California Avocado and Lobster Rolls from the Recidemia collection
Crisp Curry Chicken Wings with Coriander Cucumber Sauce
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Crisp Mariposa Squash Gratin
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Crisp Spiced Nuts
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Crispy Alimasag
Alimasag is the filipino term for crabs. Crispy alimasag is one great filipino appetizer. It is deep fried small crabs coated in a mixture of flour and egg.
Crispy Corn Dogs
Crispy Corn Dogs from the Recidemia collection

Crispy Gingerbread Cookies
This recipe makes that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container.
Crispy Gingerbread Cookies
This recipe makes that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container.

Crispy Kangkong
Deep fried kangkong leaves coated with (egg, water, cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper) mixture.
Crispy mustard chicken
Crispy mustard chicken from the Recidemia collection
Crispy Scallops with Chipotle Tartar Sauce
Makes 4 servings.
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy on the outside, coated in a sweet maple glaze.
Crispy Tofu Fingers
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Critters in the Hay
Makes 4 quarts
Croatian Bow Knots
6 servings CROATIAN BOW KNOTS
Croatian Bribirski Prisnats
4 servings, 60 minutes preparation
Croatian Cookies
Makes 1 panfulFile:CROATIANCOOKIES.jpg|thumb

Crockpot Banana Bread
Delicious banana bread prepared in a crockpot.
Crockpot BBQ Baked Beans
This recipe's 12 hour cook time allows you the flexibility to go to work, come home, fire up the grill, and entertain guests-the beans will be done just in time for dinner to be served.
Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches
From Menu and Recipes Week 6/24/07 From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"
Crockpot Beef Brisket with Fall Vegetables
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L
Crockpot Black-eyed Pea Soup with Ham and Greens
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6
Crockpot Boston Baked Beans
I adapted my grandmother's Boston baked beans recipe that we make in the crockpot. I left the mustard in but there's so little of it that you could easily leave it out.
Crockpot Boston Baked Beans I
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Crock Pot Chicken
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 4.
Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Crockpot Chicken and Rice
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6
Crockpot Chicken II
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Crockpot Collard Greens
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L
Crockpot Country Chicken Rice Soup
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 8
Crockpot Country Pork and Corn on the Cob
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L
Crockpot Hot and Spicy Black-eyed Peas
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * From: Southern Liv
Crockpot Lemon Chicken
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6
Crockpot Loaded Jambalaya
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L
Crockpot Meatloaf
Crockpot Meatloaf from the Recidemia collection
Crockpot Mu Shu Chicken Wraps
Wrap the spicy chicken mixture in lettuce or cabbage leaves to serve as appetizers.
Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew
Persian Lamb stew sends wonderful flavors your way - not spicy - just a nice blend of flavors. A meal in one pot.
Crockpot Pork Chop Potato Dinner
Tender chops cook on a bed of creamy potatoes in this all-in-one meal. It's a snap to assemble.
Crockpot Pork Steak Mushroom Delight
Crockpot Pork Steak Mushroom Delight from the Recidemia collection
Crock Pot Potato Soup
American cuisine Soups