
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)
Herbed Onion Salad Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Herbed Pork and Spinach Terrine
Herbed Pork and Spinach Terrine from the Recidemia collection
Herbed Seafood Bruschetta
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet * Total Time: 25 minutes * Servings: 24
Herbed Shrimp in Beer
Herbed Shrimp in Beer from the Recidemia collection
Herbed Vegetable Kebobs
Makes 4 servings.
Herbes de provence french bread
Herbes de provence french bread from the Recidemia collection
Herb Lime Vinaigrette
Herb Lime Vinaigrette from the Recidemia collection
Herb Omelet
Herb Omelet from the Recidemia collection
Herb-roasted Pork Tenderloin
Herb-roasted Pork Tenderloin from the Recidemia collection
Herb Roasted Potatoes I
Part of Herbs 'N Spices: A Holiday Menu: a complete menu for a holiday open house or buffet-add the appetizers.
Herb Tortilla Pan Bread
Herb Tortilla Pan Bread from the Recidemia collection
Hermits
are chewy molasses spice cookies. This version is on the strong side of the spectrum so those who prefer less hot-tasting food should hold back on the cloves and ginger.
Hermits
are chewy molasses spice cookies. This version is on the strong side of the spectrum so those who prefer less hot-tasting food should hold back on the cloves and ginger.
Hermits II
Hermits are a favorite cookie in New England.
Hermits IV
Hermits IV from the Recidemia collection
Herring soup
Herring soup from the Recidemia collection
Hershey's Chocolate Peppermint Log
Hershey's Chocolate Peppermint Log from the Recidemia collection
Hershey's German Chocolate Cake
Makes 1 cake and about 2⅔ cups frosting
He’s Just An Old Crab Chowder
Purchased from the Patterson Estate in Tyler, Texas in 1992. Notation on card indicates this was a favorite of Mr. Rodgers. Dated 1931.
Hess Cucumber Salad
Hess Cucumber Salad from the Recidemia collection
Hickory BBQ Chicken
Hickory BBQ Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Hickory BBQ Pork Loin
Please keep a kitchen fan on and a window open. I don't care if it's 15 below. Just do it, and you'll be glad.
Hickory BBQ Rub
This rub is great for spicing up pork ribs cooked indoors, or just general seasoning. It's even good on fried chicken.
Hickory Maple Glazed Wings
Hickory Maple Glazed Wings from the Recidemia collection
Hickory Maple Glazed Wings
Hickory Maple Glazed Wings from the Recidemia collection
Hickory Smoked Pork Chops
Pork chops seared hot then cooked slowly over hickory wood makes your mouth water just thinking about it, right?
High-fiber Cookies
High-fiber Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Highland Chicken Soup
Highland Chicken Soup
Highland Porridge
Highland Porridge from the Recidemia collection
Hilbeh
Yemeni hot relish. Hilbeh is a traditional fiery accompaniment for felafel, or a dip for bread.
Hillary Rodham Clinton's Chocolate Chip Cookies
HRC's Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies by the White House, public domain government resource
Hobgoblin stew
Hobgoblin stew from the Recidemia collection
Ho Dduk
Korean pancakes. These were described to me as inside out pancakes. I just call them delicious. Ho Dduk This recipe is for 36 servings. Preparation: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Hojuelas
Hojuelas Fried puff squares Makes about 2 dozen
Hojuelas Colombians
Hojuelas Colombians
Holiday Cake
This is from an old recipe book of my mother's. " This recipe makes three loaves. It's tricky to get right but it's well worth the time and effort. We usually make it around Christmastime.
Holiday Fruit Bread
Holiday Fruit Bread from the Recidemia collection
Holiday Ham Puffs
The only trouble with this appetizer is the fellows eat them like peanuts.
Holiday Herb and Nut Pilaf
Makes 6 servings
Holiday Jambalaya
Makes 6 servings
Holiday Pork Loin
This is perfect for serving at Christmas instead of ham, or even as a main dish when guests come over.
Holiday Stuffing
This isn't designed to be stuffed inside a turkey unless you want dry meat.
Holiday Stuffing
This isn't designed to be stuffed inside a turkey unless you want dry meat.

Hollandaise
Sauce Hollandaise on boiled white Asparagus|asparagus and potatoes is a warm emulsion of clarified butter and lemon juice using egg yolk to bind them.
Holodets
Mixed meat jelly
Holoobtsi
Ukrainian cabbage rolls From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"
Holubtsi
Holubtsi from the Recidemia collection
Homemade Advocaat
This is the Dutch equivalent of eggnog and literally translated means "lawyer". This traditional Dutch beverage is always served during the Christmas season.
Homemade Breadsticks
Homemade Breadsticks from the Recidemia collection
Homemade Cake Mix
This wonderful mix can be substituted for any purchased cake mix. Unlike other homemade cake mix recipes, this one has less fat, so it can be substituted for the purchased cake mix recipes, which often add oil or butter.