
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)
Gekochtes Rindfleisch
Boiled beef Gekochtes Rindfleisch (Boiled Beef)
General Tsao's Chicken
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
George Washington's Rice Waffles
Makes 8 servings.
Georgian Basturma
Georgian Basturma from the Recidemia collection
Georgian Challah
Georgian Challah from the Recidemia collection
Georgian Cheese Bread
Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Georgian Cheese Pastries
Georgian Cheese Pastries from the Recidemia collection
Georgian Egg Salad
Georgian Egg Salad from the Recidemia collection
Georgian Garlic Salad
Georgian Garlic Salad from the Recidemia collection
Georgian Jewish Southern-fried Chicken
Georgian Jewish Southern-fried Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Georgian Roasted Chicken
Georgian Roasted Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Georgia Pecan Candy
Yield: about 24 candies, depending on size.
German Chocolate Cake
German Chocolate Cake swept the country and is now considered a classic.
German creamed cucumbers
makes about 10 servings.

German potato salad
German Potato Salad is usually served warm and is more sour than other potato salads.
German Potato Salad I
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Bailey Estate in Roanoke, Texas in 1984. Notation on card indicates this is a family favorite that goes back at least 3 generations. Dated 1934.
German Rhubarb Cake
German Rhubarb Cake from the Recidemia collection
German Sauerbraten
Contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group
German-style Pasta
German-style Pasta Cabbage and pasta lovers unite for this simple sweet-and-sour side dish.
German Style Red Cabbage
German Style for cooked red cabbage with Apples.
Gesztenye Kremleves
Cream of chestnut soup
Get Sauced Guacamole
Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces spice up this creamy version.
Geudgea
Geudgea from the Recidemia collection
Ghanan Chicken Vegetable Soup
Ghanan Chicken Vegetable Soup from the Recidemia collection
Ghirardelli Chocolate Nut Biscotti
These are delicious chocolate Biscotti's with a hint of coffee flavor. So good with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The recipe comes from Ghirardelli chocolate. Enjoy.
Giant Crab Thermidor
Giant Crab Thermidor from the Recidemia collection
Giant Oatmeal Cookies
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 15 cookies
Giant Potato Pancake
Giant Potato Pancake from the Recidemia collection
Gibanica I
Gibanica Cheese strudel pie
Giblet Soup
Giblet Soup from the Recidemia collection
Gigantes
Gigantes
Gilmindi
Pancakes from the province of Jizzax (Jizzakh)
Ginataang Mais
corn and sweet rice cooked with coconut milk.
Ginataang Manok
Chicken cooked in coconut milk.
Ginger and Peach Chicken
Ginger and Peach Chicken from the Recidemia collection

Gingerbread
This recipe produces , not gingerbread cookies. Gingerbread is a type of spice cake. , a variation listed at the bottom, is partially oat-based.
Ginger Bread
Ginger Bread from the Recidemia collection
Gingerbread Boys
Gingerbread Boys from the Recidemia collection
Gingerbread cookies
Gingerbread cookies from the Recidemia collection
Gingerbread Cookies Frosted with Royal Icing
Gingerbread Cookies Frosted with Royal Icing
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 12 cupca
Gingerbread I
Makes 9 servings
Ginger Bread I
Ginger Bread I from the Recidemia collection
Gingerbread II
A Cholesterol Diet recipe
Ginger Chicken
Ginger Chicken from the Recidemia collection
GINGER COOKIES
GINGER COOKIES from the Recidemia collection
Ginger Crêpes with Roasted Vegetables and Piquant Orange Sauce
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Gingered Apricot Rice
Makes 6-8 servings
Gingered Beef Stir-fry
Makes 2 servings
Gingered Rice Shrimp Salad
” Recipe Contest Winner - Corinne Portteus Yield: Makes 6 servings.