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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.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

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Gosht Takhari

Beef Curry - Makes 6 servings.

Goulash of Chanterelle
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Goulash of Chanterelle

Goulash of Chanterelle from the Recidemia collection

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Goulash of Chanterelle

Goulash of Chanterelle from the Recidemia collection

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Gourmet Golden Squash

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at

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Gova Mallung

Sri Lankan cabbage with coconut

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Gracie's Mayonnaise

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Mom Marcon

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Graham Cookies

Graham Cookies from the Recidemia collection

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Graham Crackers

Yield: varies depending on size of the cut crackers Graham Crackers

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Graham Gems

Graham Gems from the Recidemia collection

Grammy's Potato Salad
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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.

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Grand Marnier Pâté

Serves four.

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GRANDMA (SALLY) JORDAN PENN DUTCH POTATO SOUP

GRANDMA (SALLY) JORDAN PENN DUTCH POTATO SOUP from the Recidemia collection

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Grandma's Chocolate Layer Cake

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Grandma's Pie Crust

Desserts | Pie Crust

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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.

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Grandmother Grout's Cake

Grandmother Grout's Cake from the Recidemia collection

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Grands Burgers

If you like biscuits, you'll love these burgers! Savor each delicious bite.

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Grand Slam Peach Pudding

Makes 6 servings

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Granny Lou's Homemade Succotash

Purchased from the Early Estate in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1992.

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Granny’s Icebox Rolls

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Granny’s Peanut Brittle

Granny’s Peanut Brittle from the Recidemia collection

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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.

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Granola Recipe

Here is a natural fiber snack or cereal.

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Grao de Bico

Chickpeas and linguiça This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com

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Grape Tomato Salad

grape tomato Salad

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Grape Tomato Salsa

Makes 1¾ cups

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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.

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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.

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Gratin of Chayotes

Gratin of Chayotes from the Recidemia collection

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Gratin of Potatoes

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec

Gravlax
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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.

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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....

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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.

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Great Guacamole

Great Guacamole from the Recidemia collection

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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.

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Grecian White Omelet

From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Source: dLife

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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.

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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.

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Greek Moussaka

Greek Moussaka from the Recidemia collection

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Greek Omelet

Though there can be many variations, a Greek omelet will typically contain some or all of these Ingredients:

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Greek Salad

Greek Salad from the Recidemia collection

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Greek-style Eggplants

In Romanian: Vinete preparate greceste.

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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

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Greek Vegetarian Chili

Greek Vegetarian Chili from the Recidemia collection

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Green and Gold Relish

Makes 6 servings

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Green Bean and Shrimp Salad

Makes 4 servings

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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.

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Green Bean Pickles

Green bean pickles

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Green Bean Puff

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Illust

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Green Bean Salad

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group