
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)
Mango Revel Bars
Mango Revel Bars from the Recidemia collection
Mango Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Mango Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp from the Recidemia collection
Mango Salsa I
Mango Salsa I from the Recidemia collection
Mango Tango Rice Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Maple Beans
Maple Beans is a modification of the standard Baked Beans made throughout much of Europe and North America. This variant is common through south and central Quebec as well as most of Ontario and can be purchased in cans across Canada.
Maple-Glazed BBQ Ribs
Maple syrup and pork just sort of seem to be made for each other.
Maple Hot Chocolate
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings.
Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin
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.
Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake
Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection
Maple Raisin Cookies
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Maple Syrup Planked Salmon
mixes the hint of sweetness from the maple syrup with the rich smoky flavour imparted from the cedar plank. Using organic ingredients enhances taste, health and the environment. Serves 4.
Maple Tarragon Sweet Potatoes
Maple Tarragon Sweet Potatoes from the Recidemia collection
Maple Walnut Biscotti
Purchased from the Wagner Estate in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1990. This one was marked “Joy’s favorite cookie”. Recipe obtained from Vivian at church bake sale in 1977. Actual date unknown.
Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Nut Cake
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Omega Estate in Waxahachie, Texas in 1994.
Marco Polo Steak Skillet
Makes 6 servings.
Mardi Gras Salad
Makes 6 servings
Marengo Meat Balls with Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Marinated Asparagus
Marinated Asparagus from the Recidemia collection
Marinated Black Soybean Salad
Marinated Black Soybean Salad from the Recidemia collection
Marinated Carp
In Romanian: Marinata de crap
Marinated Chicken Kabobs
Marinated Chicken Kabobs from the Recidemia collection
Marinated Cole Slaw
Makes 1 gallon.
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Quebecers are big cucumber consumers, whether the cuke is fresh or pickled.
Marinated Cucumbers and Onions
This is a nice, light, cooling salad or side dish to have during the hottest summer months. That's when my mother would make it.
Marinated Garden Salad
Makes 4 servings
Marinated Mackerel
Cuisine of the UK
Marinated Salmon with Balsamic
Part of Hopper's entry in Iron Chef SA 028:Balsamic Battle
Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing
Marinated Tofu with Shiitake Stuffing from the Recidemia collection
Marinated Vegetables
Marinated Vegetables from the Recidemia collection
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Makes 8 servings.

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Marmalade Cake
Marmalade Cake from the Recidemia collection
Maron's Marvelous Meat Stew
Maron's Marvelous Meat Stew
Maroulosalata
Maroulosalata Lettuce salad
Marsala Chicken Scallopini
Marsala Chicken Scallopini is a meal in the style of Italian cuisine, with mouthwatering flavors gotten from the fortified Marsala wine.
Marshmallow
This recipe describes how to make home-made Marshmallows. They can be used in any recipe that calls for marshmallows.
Martha Stewart's Homemade Marshmallows
Created by Martha Stewart
Martian Cookies
Red Cookies from Mars! The red Martian Cookies are a prized possession or recipe, at least on Mars. You can learn how to make them, too. It not require an extreme amount of work to make, and a great project to do with your kids.
Maruya
Golden banana fritter known as "maruya" in the Philippines.
Marvelous Mushroom Pilaf with Walnuts
Makes 6 servings.
Mary Capp Bowan's Paska
Russian Easter bread Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
Maryland Crab-Corn Stew
This recipe comes from Montréal, Québec Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group Serves 6
Maryland's Best Fried Chicken
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Mary-Nell's Linzer Bars
Mary-Nell's Linzer Bars from the Recidemia collection
Masamba
This recipe may be prepared with kale, spinach, collards or pumpkin leaves.
Mascarpone Glazed Strawberries
Mascarpone Glazed Strawberries from the Recidemia collection
Mascarpone Mac N' Cheese
Folding in unsweetened whipped cream makes it light and airy.
Maschi
Stuffed tomato with Chopped (ground) Beef. ). The cucumbers are peeled, cut lengthwise, scooped out, filled and finished as below. You may also use Eggplants. Peel small Eggplants, remove the tops, scoop out interiors and proceed in the same manner.
Mashed Eggplant
This recipe comes from Montréal, Québec Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Mashed Potato and Carrot Casserole
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.