
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)
Lithuanian Paddies
Makes 24 paddies
Lithuanian Stuffing for Poultry
Lithuanian Stuffing for Poultry from the Recidemia collection
Little Ships
In Romanian: Corabioare
Livanecky z Kysele Smetany
Sour cream pancakes. Sounds odd, but these are really good. Not just for breakfast either.
Liver Dumplings
Serves a family.
Liver Hash
Liver Hash
Liver Loaf
Liver Loaf from the Recidemia collection
Liver Pâté with Mushrooms
In Romanian: Pateu de ficat cu ciuperci
Llajua
Llajua from the Recidemia collection
Lobiani
Lobiani Bean khachapuri
Lobster and Crabmeat-stuffed Mushrooms
Makes about 50 mushrooms
Lobster Enchilada with Avocado-Sweet Corn Salsa
Two citrus juices give this guacamole twice the zing
Lobster Newberg
* Serves 4
Lo-cal Eggplant
Lo-cal Eggplant from the Recidemia collection
Lo Mai Gai
Lotus leaf wraps Serves 8
Lomo de Cerdo a la Caucana
Lomo de Cerdo a la Caucana from the Recidemia collection
London Broil
I know it says London, and it says broil, but it's the exact opposite. It's only really popular in America, and it's grilled.
London Broil
I know it says London, and it says broil, but it's the exact opposite. It's only really popular in America, and it's grilled.
Lone Star State Barbeque Spareribs
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Long Island Roast Duckling
Long Island roast duckling is part of the regional cuisine of eastern Long Island, New York stemming from Long Island's thriving duck-farming industry which began in the late 19th century.
Lots of Punch Sauce
Recipe by Arleen Kaptur.
Loubia b'Dersa
Algerian chili
Louisiana Jambalaya
Makes 8 servings
Louisiana Rice Salad
Makes 4 servings.
Louisiana Roasted Pecan Pie
I first tried this at Cajun Connection in Utica, IL and immediately decided that I needed to master the recipe.
Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo
Makes 10 servings
Loukoumas
Loukoumas is a Greek fried pastry, similar to a doughnut.
Loukoumas
Loukoumas is a Greek fried pastry, similar to a doughnut.
Love Estate Potato Bake
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Love Estate in Sachse, Texas in 1984.
Low cal cocoa mix
Low cal cocoa mix from the Recidemia collection
Low-calorie and Low-fat Cheesecake
This recipe is not the real thing but when I'm taking in 1200 calories/day and working out 2 – 3 hours/day training for competitions, I have to watch my calories! To even be able to have cheesecake is a rare treat!
Low-calorie Blue Cheese Dressing
Makes 1⅓ cups of dressing.
Low-calorie Buttermilk Dressing
Makes about 3 cups dressing for green salads. Will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Low calorie clam dip for vegetables
Low calorie clam dip for vegetables from the Recidemia collection
Low-calorie Eggnog
Makes 10 one half cup servings
Low-calorie french fries
Low-calorie french fries from the Recidemia collection
Low-calorie Low-fat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Low-calorie Low-fat Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Low-calorie Tomato Dressing
Calorie-counters who are hungry for flavor will find this a very satisfactory salad dressing. It is only 26 calories per tablespoon.
Low-carb Bearnaise Sauce
From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Original recipe Yield: 4 servings, 1½ cups (6 tablespoons per serving)
Low Carb Catfish Broiled with Tomato, Onion, and Cheese Hash
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Yield: 4 servings
Low-cholesterol Hazelnut Crunch Ice Cream
Low-cholesterol Hazelnut Crunch Ice Cream from the Recidemia collection
Low-cholesterol Mock Hollandaise Sauce
Makes 1½ cups. 5 mg cholesterol per tablespoon.
Low-cholesterol Oatmeal Cookies
Low-cholesterol Oatmeal Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Low-cholesterol popovers
Low-cholesterol popovers from the Recidemia collection
Low-fat Applesauce Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe makes:
Low-fat Apple Walnut Bran Muffins
Low-fat Apple Walnut Bran Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Low-fat Carrot Cake I
Low-fat Carrot Cake I from the Recidemia collection
Low-fat Cherry Cookies
Low-fat Cherry Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Low-fat Devil's Chocolate Fudge Cake
This recipe for all of you healthy chocolate freaks. Note at the bottom, there is a method for making prune puree (very similar to the wonderslim product that no one can find).
Low-fat Fudgy Brownies
Low-fat Fudgy Brownies from the Recidemia collection