
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)
Haupia
is Hawaiian pudding made of coconut milk and cornstarch (originally Polynesian arrowroot starch).
Hawaiian Chicken Wings
Sweet, spicy wings.
Hawaiian Drop Cookies
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Hawaiian Macadamia-Coconut Squares
Instant coffee powder adds intrigue to these rich, chewy bars.
Hawaiian Meatballs I
The surprise ingredient in these tasty meatballs is pumpkin pie spice! These meatballs combine ground turkey breast with lean ground beef, although the addition of the turkey is undetectable in the finished meatballs.
Hawaiian Pork Chops with Dressing
Makes 6 servings
Hawaiian Rice Salad I
Makes 6 servings.
Hawaiian Tea Cookies
If you are a coconut lover as I am, you're sure to love these cookies! The recipe can be adapted to fit the season, simply by changing the color of the Sugar you use to coat the outside of the rolls!
Hazelnut Chocolate Glazed Strawberries
Hazelnut Chocolate Glazed Strawberries from the Recidemia collection
Health Bread
Health Bread from the Recidemia collection
Healthy Black Bean and Rice Salad
Healthy Black Bean and Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Healthy Cut-out Cookies
Healthy Cut-out Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Healthy Date Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Ampere Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1981.
Healthy Lemon Bars
Source: Best-tasting Healthy All-time Favorites * preparation time: 1:00
Healthy Pie Crust
Healthy Pie Crust from the Recidemia collection
Hearty Buffet Chili
Tomato Sauce, Canned by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe : 6
Hearty Meat Pizza
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Hearty Noodle and Spinach Soup
Hearty Noodle and Spinach Soup from the Recidemia collection
Hearty Oatmeal Bread
The number of slices used to calculate the recipe was not given or checked. Guessed about 16 half-inch slices per loaf to make 32 servings. Source: Menus by Betty Wedman, 1993 Makes 2 loaves.
Hearty Oatmeal Loaf
Source: my adaptations from the cookbook that came with the machine
Hearty Rice Empanada
Makes 4 servings
Hearty Sausage Rice Stew
Makes 6 servings
Heath Bar Brownies
Purchased from the Betik Estate in Waxahachie, Texas in 1998. The card indicates this is an annual bake sale best seller. Dated 1964. These are tried and true and a must at the office potlucks.
Heerlike Poeding
), but they don't know whether or not it originated there. "Heerlike Poeding" (pronounced "here-lick-a pudding") literally means "Delicious Pudding" in Afrikaans. This is not a dessert to be served at refined dinner parties.
Heidelberg Meatloaf
Servings: 6 Heidelberg Meatloaf
Heidelberg Wurstsalat
Heidelberg Wurstsalat
Hembesha
Eritrean bread
Hen Roast
In Romanian: Friptura de gaina la tava
Henry Estate Chicken à la King
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henry Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1980.
Henry Estate Pineapple Chicken
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henry Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1980.

Henry Thiele's Pancake
Henry Thiele's Pancake is a German pancake recipe developed in the 1930s at Henry Thiele's Restaurant in Portland, Oregon. The restaurant was demolished in the 1990s, now the location of Thiele Square.
Henson Estate Chole
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
Henson Estate Mexican Rice
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henson Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1982.
Hen White Sauce Stew
In Romanian: Ciulama de gaina
Hen with Eggplant
In Romanian: Gaina cu vinete
Hen with Green Beans
In Romanian: Gaina cu fasole verde
Hen with Green Peas
In Romanian: Gaina cu mazare verde
Hen with Okra
In Romanian: Gaina cu bame
Hen with Olives
In Romanian: Gaina cu masline
Hen with Quinces
In Romanian: Gaina cu gutui
Hen with Sour Cream
In Romanian: Gaina cu smantana
Hen with Tarragon
In Romanian: Gaina cu tarhon
Hen with Tomatoes
In Romanian: Gaina cu rosii
Herb and Onion Bread
I like to substitute oregano for the rosemary because I'm an oregano freak. I usually add more herbs than it calls for.
Herb Butter Roasted Corn
From my Aunt Lois' collection. I don't know the date of the recipe, but remember her making for us when I was a small child in the 60's. I make this all summer long. It is yummy.
Herb Dip
Serve with toasted pita bread triangles, whole-wheat crackers, homemade tortilla chips, or cut up fresh veggies. Or try it on baked potato in place of sour cream.
Herbed Cheddar Pita Crisps
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Herbed Fried Rice
Makes 6 servings
Herbed Gazpacho
Herbed Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection
Herbed Gougere Puffs
Herbed Gougere Puffs