
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)
Gosht Takhari
Beef Curry - Makes 6 servings.

Goulash of Chanterelle
Goulash of Chanterelle from the Recidemia collection
Goulash of Chanterelle
Goulash of Chanterelle from the Recidemia collection
Gourmet Golden Squash
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at
Gova Mallung
Sri Lankan cabbage with coconut
Gracie's Mayonnaise
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Mom Marcon
Graham Cookies
Graham Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Graham Crackers
Yield: varies depending on size of the cut crackers Graham Crackers
Graham Gems
Graham Gems from the Recidemia collection

Grammy's Potato Salad
Grammy's Potato Salad This is a classic New England potato salad. Chopping the potatoes into small pieces allows more surface to be coated and improves the flavor. Makes about 10 servings.
Grand Marnier Pâté
Serves four.
GRANDMA (SALLY) JORDAN PENN DUTCH POTATO SOUP
GRANDMA (SALLY) JORDAN PENN DUTCH POTATO SOUP from the Recidemia collection
Grandma's Chocolate Layer Cake
250px|right|Grandma's Chocolate Layer Cake
Grandma's Pie Crust
Desserts | Pie Crust
Grandma Vaughan's Cinnamon Rolls
Eva Vaughan Fitzsimons provided this recipe. Iva Vaughan who many of us know as Grandma Vaughan was only happy when she was feeding us. cinnamon Rolls - These are delicious. Grandma Vaughan made wonderful cinnamon rolls.
Grandmother Grout's Cake
Grandmother Grout's Cake from the Recidemia collection
Grands Burgers
If you like biscuits, you'll love these burgers! Savor each delicious bite.
Grand Slam Peach Pudding
Makes 6 servings
Granny Lou's Homemade Succotash
Purchased from the Early Estate in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1992.
Granny’s Icebox Rolls
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Granny’s Peanut Brittle
Granny’s Peanut Brittle from the Recidemia collection
Granola Bars
Granola bars are a very tasty and easy food to make. They can be sold at the market in small bars, such as the size of a candy bar. However, by following these commonly used steps you can create your own tasty granola bars right at home.
Granola Recipe
Here is a natural fiber snack or cereal.
Grao de Bico
Chickpeas and linguiça This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
Grape Tomato Salad
grape tomato Salad
Grape Tomato Salsa
Makes 1¾ cups
Grated Parsnip and Carrot Salad with Citrus Dressing
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Grimes Estate in Bryan, Texas in 1988.
Gratin of Apples Onion and Gruyère
I obtained this recipe from an estate sale when I purchased the family collection from the Monsey Estate in Crandall, Texas in 1991.
Gratin of Chayotes
Gratin of Chayotes from the Recidemia collection
Gratin of Potatoes
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec

Gravlax
is salmon that is cured in salt and sugar. It is a common dish throughout Scandinavia. Gravlax is easy to make and makes a festive dish that is an excellent to serve at parties with many people.
Great-Grandma Bacon's Perfect Meringue
My Grandmother Bacon was still baking when she was very old (she died at 107) putting up jellies and jams and more... this one of her great recipes. Her last years, however, were spent in a care facility....
Great Grand Ma's Salsa
You cannot make enough of this in our family. We always have to make 2 batches and make one hotter with jalapenos.
Great Guacamole
Great Guacamole from the Recidemia collection
Great Pumpkin Cookies
Lois Jensen provided this recipe. A long time Chewelah neighbor gave this delicious cookie recipe to me by the name of Marie Fouker. Marie lived across the street from us for years in Chewelah and was always there to help us when needed.
Grecian White Omelet
From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Source: dLife
Greek Chicken with Tomatoes
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wiggins Estate in Montgomery, Alabama in 1987.
Greek Lentil Soup
Greek Lentil Soup is a favorite of mine and is so simple to make. I often make it and then I go do something else. It does well as leftovers.
Greek Moussaka
Greek Moussaka from the Recidemia collection
Greek Omelet
Though there can be many variations, a Greek omelet will typically contain some or all of these Ingredients:
Greek Salad
Greek Salad from the Recidemia collection
Greek-style Eggplants
In Romanian: Vinete preparate greceste.
Greek Tostada
Greek Tostada from the Public Domain Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Cook Time: About 25 minutes Serves: 4
Greek Vegetarian Chili
Greek Vegetarian Chili from the Recidemia collection
Green and Gold Relish
Makes 6 servings
Green Bean and Shrimp Salad
Makes 4 servings
Green Bean, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad
The salad holds well and can be tossed a few hours in advance--but leave out the salt until close to serving time, since it will cause the tomatoes to release their juice. Blanch the green beans up to a day ahead, and keep refrigerated.
Green Bean Pickles
Green bean pickles
Green Bean Puff
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Illust
Green Bean Salad
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group