
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)
Fat-free Chocolate Cake
Fat-free Chocolate Cake from the Recidemia collection
Fat-free Flour Tortillas
D. D. " the book is not yet available in major book stores, but can be ordered by calling (602) 797-783. Here's a sample from the book.
Fat-free Fudge brownies
Fat-free Fudge brownies from the Recidemia collection
Fat-free Jam Granola
Fat-free Jam Granola from the Recidemia collection
Fat-free Knaidlach
Yield: 10 or so
Fat-free Pineapple Upside-down Cake
Source: Recipe collection of Sue Smith
Fat-free Pumpkin Bran Muffins
Fat-free Pumpkin Bran Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Fat-free Pumpkin Raisin Cake
Makes 1 cake and about ½ cup sauce.
Fat-free Spice Cake
Fat-free Spice Cake from the Recidemia collection
Fattah
Fattah from the Recidemia collection
Fattoush
Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. The recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking.
Fatush
Fatush from the Recidemia collection
Faux Atkins Bake Mix
Faux Atkins Bake Mix from the Recidemia collection
Fava
Fava - broad bean purée
Fava Beans with Garlic
* Source: The Mayo Clinic * Serves 4
Favorite Pork Chops with Sauerkraut
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Favorite Pot Roast
Original recipe for crockpot Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group Makes 6 – 8 servings.
Feijoada II
right|FEIJOADA-Black Bean and pork stew- Feijoada is a typical Portugese stew of beans with beef and pork. It is also typical in Brazil, Angola and other former Portuguese colonies. In Brazil, feijoada is considered the national dish.
Felfel
Algerian hot peppers stuffed with nuts
Feqqas
Moroccan biscuits - yum! This treat is straight from Africa.
Fesenjan
I had this marvelous dish in a Mediterranean Cafe. The fragrance is wonderful and the taste sublime. Fesenjan is special occasion food in Iran. It is traditionally made with duck or pheasant in the north of the country along the Caspian sea.
Festival
Festival from the Recidemia collection
Festive Citrus Salad
Festive Citrus Salad from the Recidemia collection
Festive Island Shrimp Cocktail
Festive Island Shrimp Cocktail from the Recidemia collection
Festive Orange Rice
Festive Orange Rice from the Recidemia collection
Feta and Tomato Spaghetti
Feta and Tomato Spaghetti from the Recidemia collection
Feta Garlic Dressing
Feta Garlic Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Fettat Adis
A very tasty and delicious appetizer to Serve with bread.
Fettuccine alla Romana
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Ff pumpkin-spice ring
Ff pumpkin-spice ring from the Recidemia collection
Ffroes
Pancakes
Fibbed Austrian
Fibbed Austrian Bean stew with sausages from Austria.
Field of Dreams Guacamole
"Perfect for your next party, this guacamole is decorated to look like your favorite ballpark.
Fiery Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Fiery Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Fiery Stewing Chicken for Salads
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the McGinnis Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1987.
Fiery Texas Grilled Barbecued Ribs
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wilmot Estate in Rowlett, Texas in 1996.
Fig and Date Bread
Fig and Date Bread from the Recidemia collection
Figgy Duff
Figgy Duff, sounds mysterious but you'll never forget it if you get to taste it ! Very nice canadian recipe for a quick snack, any moment any time !
Figgy Rice Pudding
Figgy Rice Pudding from the Recidemia collection
Fig Layers
Fig Layers from the Recidemia collection
Fig, Raisin, Date, Prune or Apricot-filled Bar
Fig, Raisin, Date, Prune or Apricot-filled Bar from the Recidemia collection
Fijian Cabbage salad
Fijian Cabbage salad from the Recidemia collection
Filipino Lumpia
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Filled Cookies II
Filled Cookies II from the Recidemia collection
Fillets of Sole in White Wine
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gonzales Estate in Crandall, Texas in 1980.
Fillozes
Portuguese Donuts This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
Finale’s Double-chocolate Cookies
Finale’s Double-chocolate Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Finnish Cucumber Salad
Finnish Cucumber Salad
Finnish Leaf Lettuce Salad
Finnish Leaf Lettuce Salad from the Recidemia collection
Finnish Meatballs
Small 1½ inch tasty balls of meat