
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)
Bacon-wrapped Mini Meat Loaves
Purchased from Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Dated 1941. This is a very good recipe. I made it about once a month and it never gets old.
Badendjal
Algerian Eggplant
Badhapu Malu
Sri Lankan fried fish
Bagare Baingan
Stuffed Eggplant
Baghala Polo
Iranian rice with lamb, dill and lima beans. I found this in a cookbook of Middle Eastern cooking and posted it by request. I have not yet tried it. The recipe says you can use frozen lima beans for fresh, if you prefer.
Baghrir, Algerian Pancakes
Baghrir, Algerian Pancakes from the Recidemia collection

Baguette
The is a variety of bread distinguishable by its much greater length than width, and noted for its very crispy crust. The standard girth size of a baguette is about 5 or 6 cm, but can be up to a meter in length. It typically weighs 250g.
Bahama Bread
Bahama Bread from the Recidemia collection
Bahamas Fish Soup
I first had this dish on little Exuma island in the Bahamas, where the locals eat it regularly for breakfast. They use any white meat fish that is not too oily and the small tabasco type peppers that are very hot.
Bahamian Carrot Cake
Bahamian Carrot Cake from the Recidemia collection
Bahamian Crab and Rice
The most important part of the national dish of the Bahamas. Eaten almost everyday with steamed Nassau grouper, coleslaw and fried plaintain especially between the months of June and August.
Bahamian Guava Duff
I had this dish one time on a business trip to the Bahamas... Unbelievably good!
Bahamian Lamb Curry
Bahamian Lamb Curry from the Recidemia collection
Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese
Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese from the Recidemia collection
Bai Cai Xiang Gu Bao
Hot Pot : Stew cabbage
Baigan aur Tamaatar
Baigan aur Tamaatar from the Recidemia collection
Bajak Chili Sauce
Bajak Chili Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Bajan Black Cake
Bajan Black Cake from the Recidemia collection
Bajan Sweet Bread
Bajan Sweet Bread from the Recidemia collection
Bajan Sweet Bread I
Bajan Sweet Bread I from the Recidemia collection
Baked Bass
Yield: 6 servings
Baked Beans à la Crockpot
Baked Beans à la Crockpot from the Recidemia collection
Baked Beans Vegetarian-style
Baked Beans Vegetarian-style from the Recidemia collection
Baked Beans with Pineapple
Purchased from the Woods Estate in Canton, Texas in 1988. These are yummy. I made them right after I got the recipe and they are very good. Make them 2-3 times each month, especially when we have hamburgers. Dated 1964.
Baked Beef and Lima Deluxe
I obtained this recipe from a garage sale in Quinlan, Texas in 1988. Date and source unknown. It is very good. I make it on a very regular basis. Always gobbled right up.
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
This dish is perfect for your next dinner party. To reheat, place in an aluminum foil pouch and warm in a 200° oven.
Baked Brunch Omelet
Omelet Recipes Serves 8-10.
Baked Bulgur with Pecans
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Baked Butternut Squash
This is an old recipe handed down from my mom, she got it from her mom, etc... Perfect for the wet, windy fall time of the year. Squash is baked in the oven with a mixture of butter, Bacon, maple syrup and rosemary. Super easy, and a real family hit.
Baked Cheese Wedges
Baked Cheese Wedges by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Baked Chicken à l'Orange
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Baked Chicken and Dumplings
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Williams Estate in Tyler, Texas in 1994.
Baked Chicken and Rhubarb
Yields 4 to 6 servings.
Baked Chicken German-style
Contributed by SF&SC Y-Group. * Servings: 6
Baked Chicken with Rice and Corn Dressing
Makes 6 servings
Baked Chilean Sea Bass with Tomatillo Sauce
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Baked Chiles Rellenos
Baked Chiles Rellenos from the Recidemia collection
Baked Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Baked Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Baked Corn
(tyler, Texas) (purchased in 1992, Date on Card Says 1911)
Baked Corned Beef Hash
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Baked Custard I
Baked Custard I from the Recidemia collection
Baked Doughnuts II
Baked Doughnuts II from the Recidemia collection
Baked Flounder au Gratin
Excellent seafood dish!
Baked Golden Potatoes
Baked Golden Potatoes from the Recidemia collection
Baked Lamb and Yogurt
Baked Lamb and Yogurt is an Albanian recipe.
Baked Lamb with Vegetables
Baked Lamb with Vegetables from the Recidemia collection
Baked leeks
(Tavë me presh) is an Albanian recipe.
Baked Limas with Sour Cream
From my Aunt Maggie’s Collection. Notation on card said it was a family favorite and served at many Sunday dinners. Dated 1942.
Baked Liver
Baked Liver from the Recidemia collection
Baked Liver Paste
In Romanian: Pasta de ficat copt