
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)
Crockpot Saucy Chipotle Barbecue Pork
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * From: Southern Liv
Crockpot Sausage and White Bean Cassoulet
Serve this dish with a tossed green salad drizzled with vinaigrette.
Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce
Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Crockpot Texas Stew
Is mild picante sauce not spicy enough for you? Kick it up a notch with hot picante sauce. If you like it really hot, add chopped jalapeno.
Crockpot Tex-Mex Pork Stew
* 6 servings
Crockpot Toasted Herbed Rice
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L
Croquetas de Jamon
Ham croquettes Makes 45 to 50 croquettes
Crotopo soup
aka Croute au Pot (Fr.)
Crown Roast of Pork with Rice D'Orange
Makes 8 servings, 2 ribs each
Crunch Stuffed Mushrooms
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.
Crunchy Curried Chicken Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Crunchy Garlic Chicken
Oven-baked chicken breasts boast a delicious crunchy coating with herbs and garlic.
Crunchy Hazelnut Meringue Cookies
Crunchy Hazelnut Meringue Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Crunchy Rice Pilaf
Makes 4 servings.
Crunchy Topped Potato Soufflé
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.
Crunchy Topped Rhubarb Muffins
Crunchy Topped Rhubarb Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Crunchy Tuna Rice Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Crustless Vegetable Quiche
Crustless Vegetable Quiche from the Recidemia collection
Crystallized Ginger Cookies
Crystallized Ginger Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Csipetke
Little pinched dumplings
Csirkeleves
Chicken soup, also called Tyukleves
Cuban Beans and Rice
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Cuban Beans and Rice Salad
Cuban Beans and Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Cuban Black Beans
Cuban Black Beans from the Recidemia collection
Cuban Black Beans and Yellow Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Cuban black bean stew
Cuban black bean stew from the Recidemia collection
Cuban Lechon Asado ( Roasted Fresh Ham)
This is a great recipe found in Steve Raichlen's cookbook 'Miami Spice'. The pork roast is wonderful. Easy to make. VERY flavourful. Leftovers are great in wraps!
Cuban Pork and Chickpea Soup
Cuban Pork and Chickpea Soup from the Recidemia collection
Cuban-style Black Beans
Cuban-style Black Beans from the Recidemia collection
Cuban-style Picadillo
Recipe from sneakykitchen.com
Cuban-style Roast Suckling Pig
Cuban-style Roast Suckling Pig
Cuban-style Stuffed Avocados
Contributed by This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where w
Cucumber and Olive Salad
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Cucumber and Radish Salad
This salad is very easy to make.
Cucumber Logs
Cucumber Logs from the Recidemia collection
Cucumber Relish
Cucumber Relish from the Recidemia collection
Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream
Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream from the Recidemia collection
Cucumber soup with lemongrass and spinach
Cucumber soup with lemongrass and spinach from the Recidemia collection
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
This salad is very easy to make.
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Pickled spring onions From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"
Curried Beef Kabobs with Jade Sauce
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L
Curried Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
From my Great Aunt Ludie’s Collection. The notation on card said this was a family favorite. Dated 1932.
Curried Chicken Livers-topped Spud
Curried Chicken Livers-topped Spud from the Recidemia collection
Curried Chickpeas Cauliflower and Spinach
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Curried Flatbread with Vegetables and Thyme
Curried Flatbread with Vegetables and Thyme from the Recidemia collection
Curried Rice Salad
Curried Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Curried Shrimp with Rice
Makes 8 servings.
Curried Vegetable Hash
Curried Vegetable Hash from the Recidemia collection
Curried Zucchini Soup
Serves four