
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)
Meat-filled pancake
A pancake filled with a filling that is made out of meat and Mushrooms. Can be eaten as lunch, or as an appetizer.
Meat filling
Ravioli
Meat in the Belarusian Manner
Meat in the Belarusian Manner from the Recidemia collection
Meatless Lasagna
Meatless Lasagna a vegetarian take on a large pasta based meal.
Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf from the Recidemia collection
Meatloaf Cheese
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Meatloaf I
Midwestern cuisine

Meat Loaf I
Meat loaf

Meatloaf II
Serves 4 meatloaf
Meatloaf III
Meatloaf | Midwestern cuisine
Meatloaf with Forethought
This recipe says not to have the gravy with the meatloaf, but have baked potatoes with the meatloaf. Have gravy later in the week over rice, noodles, or cold meatloaf. I think I'd have it over whatever I wanted.
Meat Okroshka
Meat Okroshka from the Recidemia collection
Meat on a Spit
Meat on a Spit from the Recidemia collection
Meat Pudding
In Romanian: Budinca de carne
Meat Salad - Kjød Salat
Serves 6 Meat Salad - Kjød Salat
Meat Sauce
Meat Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Meat with Peanut Butter Sauce
Good with chicken too.
Meat with Plantains
Meat with Plantains from the Recidemia collection
Mechoui
Mechoui from the Recidemia collection
Mediterranean Baked Chicken
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Prep: 10 minutes |
Mediterranean Beef Stew
This is a hearty and flavoursome beef stew inspired by the Mediterranean. It is based on a dish cooked by Keith Floyd in his Floyd around the Med TV series.
Mediterranean Catfish Stew
Mediterranean Catfish Stew from the Recidemia collection
Mediterranean Lima Bean Salad with Cumin
Humble limas are transformed into a sensational Mediterranean spread that is vibrant with a mix of fresh herbs and spices.
Mediterranean Pizza
Meterranean Pizza from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—oiginal source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 12
Mediterranean Pizza I
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Mediterranean Quinoa
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Mediterranean Rice and Bean Melange
Makes 6 servings.
Mediterranean Salsa
ENJOY!! This is wonderful with a crostini or any bruschetta. It makes a large volume so it inspires you to get creative with the left-overs! Enjoy this colorful appetizer rich in lycopene and healthy monounsaturated fats.
Mediterranean Shrimp and Rice Salad
Makes 4 servings.
Mediterranean-style Tomato Soup
This recipe meets the requirements for the new soy protein health claim! Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein per day may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving provides 11 grams of soy protein.
Mediterranean Turkey and Eggplant Stir-fry
Mediterranean Turkey and Eggplant Stir-fry from the Recidemia collection
Mee Goreng
Mee Goreng A Classic Mamak stir fry. Lots of fresh vegetables, a little minced mutton and high heat. The result? A dish with just a touch of the desired flavourful burnt. Served with a side dish of fresh cucumber and tomato sauce ... hmm ...
Mee Goreng II
Malay stir-fried noodles
Meena's Easy Chicken Chili
Recipe by Hooked on Heat
Meggyleves
Sour cherry soup

Mejadra
Extremely simple to cook, this dish is a fundamental component of Middle Eastern cuisine. It provides carbohydrates, proteins, and a full stomach. It also tastes great. When cooked with rice, this recipe is gluten-free.

Melanzane Parmigiana
was originally a Sicilian dish called Parmiciana di melenzane, parmiciana being the slats of a wooden shutter which resemble the layering of the slices of eggplant in the dish.
Melitzanes Fournou
Baked Eggplants. Try them with a cheese garnish!
Melitzanes me Saltsa Karydia
Melitzanes me Saltsa Karydia Eggplant with tomato and nut sauce
Melkkos
Melkkos, also called Melksnysels or milk noodles, was served as a light supper dish, in the days when the main meal was served in the middle of the day. It makes an interesting first course to a traditional meal.
Melkkos I
Milk food
Melktert I
Melktert. Good traditional Zambian and South African custard pie recipe. Try it! This is no Quick Melktert (microwave) recipe. This is the game traditional Zambian way.
Melon Baal Canaf
Melons with wings
Melon Pasta Salad
Melon Pasta Salad from the Recidemia collection
Melon Salad
Most Zambian people always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. To serve, decorate with mint sprig. The salad is no exception.
Melon Salsa
Melon Salsa from the Recidemia collection
Mennonite Chicken Dumpling Casserole
This is an AWESOME recipe - strong basil flavor! Hope you enjoy this as much as we do! A traditional comfort food - great on those cool winter days and nights! ENJOY!
Mennonite Old-fashioned Beef Pot Pie
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6 to 8
Menudo
right|Menudo, the soup Menudo is a traditional Mexican dish; a spicy soup made with hominy and tripe.
Mercimek Salatasi
Mercimek Salatasi - Lentil Salad