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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)

RCI-DS.001.0273.001

Haupia

is Hawaiian pudding made of coconut milk and cornstarch (originally Polynesian arrowroot starch).

RCI-MT.004.0446.001

Hawaiian Chicken Wings

Sweet, spicy wings.

RCI-BR.005.0341.001

Hawaiian Drop Cookies

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.005.0342.001

Hawaiian Macadamia-Coconut Squares

Instant coffee powder adds intrigue to these rich, chewy bars.

RCI-MT.005.0118.001

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.

RCI-MT.002.0140.001

Hawaiian Pork Chops with Dressing

Makes 6 servings

RCI-RC.004.0136.001

Hawaiian Rice Salad I

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-BR.005.0343.001

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!

RCI-DS.003.0165.001

Hazelnut Chocolate Glazed Strawberries

Hazelnut Chocolate Glazed Strawberries from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0226.001

Health Bread

Health Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0650.001

Healthy Black Bean and Rice Salad

Healthy Black Bean and Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0345.001

Healthy Cut-out Cookies

Healthy Cut-out Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.005.0040.001

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.

RCI-BR.005.0347.001

Healthy Lemon Bars

Source: Best-tasting Healthy All-time Favorites * preparation time: 1:00

RCI-BR.006.0153.001

Healthy Pie Crust

Healthy Pie Crust from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0312.001

Hearty Buffet Chili

Tomato Sauce, Canned by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe : 6

RCI-SN.003.0130.001

Hearty Meat Pizza

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

RCI-ND.004.0016.001

Hearty Noodle and Spinach Soup

Hearty Noodle and Spinach Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0117.001

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.

RCI-BR.001.0118.001

Hearty Oatmeal Loaf

Source: my adaptations from the cookbook that came with the machine

RCI-ND.007.0029.001

Hearty Rice Empanada

Makes 4 servings

RCI-SP.003.0317.001

Hearty Sausage Rice Stew

Makes 6 servings

RCI-BR.005.0348.001

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.

RCI-BR.004.0265.001

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.

RCI-MT.005.0120.001

Heidelberg Meatloaf

Servings: 6 Heidelberg Meatloaf

RCI-VG.005.0070.001

Heidelberg Wurstsalat

Heidelberg Wurstsalat

RCI-BR.001.0119.001

Hembesha

Eritrean bread

RCI-MT.004.0449.001

Hen Roast

In Romanian: Friptura de gaina la tava

RCI-MT.004.0450.001

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.

RCI-MT.004.0451.001

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
RCI-BR.008.0087.001

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.

RCI-VG.004.0655.001

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.

RCI-RC.001.0091.001

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.

RCI-SP.003.0323.001

Hen White Sauce Stew

In Romanian: Ciulama de gaina

RCI-MT.004.0452.001

Hen with Eggplant

In Romanian: Gaina cu vinete

RCI-VG.004.0656.001

Hen with Green Beans

In Romanian: Gaina cu fasole verde

RCI-MT.004.0453.001

Hen with Green Peas

In Romanian: Gaina cu mazare verde

RCI-MT.004.0454.001

Hen with Okra

In Romanian: Gaina cu bame

RCI-SP.004.0169.001

Hen with Olives

In Romanian: Gaina cu masline

RCI-SP.004.0170.001

Hen with Quinces

In Romanian: Gaina cu gutui

RCI-MT.004.0455.001

Hen with Sour Cream

In Romanian: Gaina cu smantana

RCI-MT.004.0456.001

Hen with Tarragon

In Romanian: Gaina cu tarhon

RCI-MT.004.0457.001

Hen with Tomatoes

In Romanian: Gaina cu rosii

RCI-BR.001.0120.001

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.

RCI-VG.004.0657.001

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.

RCI-SN.001.0211.001

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.

RCI-SN.004.0081.001

Herbed Cheddar Pita Crisps

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

RCI-RC.004.0139.001

Herbed Fried Rice

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SP.004.0171.001

Herbed Gazpacho

Herbed Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0176.001

Herbed Gougere Puffs

Herbed Gougere Puffs