
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)
Homemade Chorizo
Submitted by: Hawkeye Where I live there is no nearby mexican grocer or other grocery store that stocks chorizo (Syracuse NY).
Homemade Corn Relish
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997.
Homemade Deluxe French Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Homemade Fluffy Horseradish Mayonnaise Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Homemade French Bread
Homemade French Bread from the Recidemia collection
Homemade Instant Pudding
This is a home-made replacement for the instant pistachio pudding mixes found in a number of North American recipes. You must use modified cornstarch in this recipe as this is cornstarch that's already been heated to activate it.
Homemade Instant Pudding Mixes
These are homemade replacements for the instant pudding mixes found in a number of North American recipes.
Homemade Kolbász
Hungarian sausage
Homemade Lasagne
Homemade Lasagne from the Recidemia collection
Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie
Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie from the Recidemia collection
Homemade Nougat
Homemade Nougat from the Recidemia collection
Home-style Banana Pudding
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Serves 6 to 8
Home-style Stewed Cabbage
Home-style Stewed Cabbage from the Recidemia collection
Honduran Fish and Chips
Honduran Fish and Chips from the Recidemia collection
Honduran Huevos con Salsa de Chiles
Eggs poached in chile sauce Source: Woman's Day
Honduran Mango Chutney
Honduran Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Honduran Pollo con Salsa
Chicken in sauce
Honduran Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas
Honduran Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas from the Recidemia collection
Honey Almond Custard
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at
Honey Apple Glazed Pork
=Honey Apple Glazed Pork=
Honey Apple Marinade
This marinade and pork were made to go together!
Honey-baked Chicken Wings
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Come Into
Honey Challah Rolls
Makes 16 rolls.
Honey-cured Smoked Salmon
Purchased from the Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Indicates this was obtained from “Cindy’s” First Grade Teacher in 1972.
Honeyed Avocado Crêpes with Mango Sauce
Honeyed Avocado Crêpes with Mango Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Honey French Dressing
Honey French Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Honey Ginger-grilled Chicken
This recipe came from a neighbor. He served it to me and I instantly fell in love with it. It has been a mainstay in our home for several years now. Yummy. Also found among the collection of recipes from the Howell Estate in Canton, Texas in 1981.
Honey Lime Pork Loin
Honey Lime Pork Loin from the Recidemia collection
Honey Mango Sauce
Honey Mango Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Honey-Mustard Chicken
I have not tried this dish but cooking cauliflower for 20 minutes is just too long. I would advise 10 minutes tops to keep its bright color and not become mushy. Contributed by Judi M.
Honey Orange Basil Chicken
From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Submitted by: Momzright to Prevention.com Hands-OnTime: 15 Minutes | Cooking Time: 15 Minutes | Total Time: 8 Hours 30 Minutes Serves: 8
Honey-Peppered Salmon
American cuisine | Fish
Honey Rhubarb Pie
Honey Rhubarb Pie from the Recidemia collection
Honey-Vinegar Dressing
Source: High Cotton Cookin': A Collection of Southern Country Recipes by Mary E. Abramson, Marvell A
Honey Walnut Dressing
Makes 6 servings
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Honey Whole Wheat Bread from the Recidemia collection
Hong am Rèisleck
Chicken in white wine
Hong Kong Noodle Soup
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Hongos en Escabeche
Pickled Mushrooms
Hopeless Fudge Frosting
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Hoppin' John I
Hoppin' John I from the Recidemia collection
Hoppin' John with Bacon
Makes 6 servings.
Hoppin' John with Ham Hocks
Makes 8 servings.
Hops Bread
Hops Bread from the Recidemia collection
Horiatiki I
Horiatiki Serves 4 persons
Horitaki Greek Salad
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.
Horseradish and Sour Cream Sauce
In Romanian: Sos de hrean si smantana
Horseradish Dip I
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Gibson Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1981.
Horseradish French Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Horseradish Relish
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Lynch Estate in Garland, Texas in 1994.