
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)
Meringue Cookies
* Source: The New Family Cookbook For People With Diabetes * Yield: 3½ dozen cookies (14 servings)
Meringue-topped Pineapple Rice Pudding
Makes 8 servings.
Mexicali Pork with Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Mexican Beef Fried Rice
Makes 4 servings.
Mexican Biscochito Cookies
Mexican Biscochito Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream
Mexican cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Holiday Recipes
Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes
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Mexican Cocoa
Mexican Cocoa from the Recidemia collection
Mexican Meat Mix
This recipe goes with Flautas, Taco Pizza, Stuffed Baked Potatoes Contributed by PressureCookerRecipes Y-Group Source: Oscar Gomez, Tucson, Arizona in Southern Living, November 2000 Yield: 9 cups
Mexican Orange Fudge
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Mexican Pork Roast cooked in Beer with Green Sauce
Mexican Pork Roast cooked in Beer with Green Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Mexican Potato Salad
Mexican Potato Salad from the Recidemia collection
Mexican rice (1)
Mexican rice (1) from the Recidemia collection
Mexican Rice Pilaf
There's a lot of Mexican flavors in this dish, like tequilla, Mexican oregano, chile powder, habanero chiles, tomato paste, and rice.
Mexican Seasoning
is sometimes just chili powder, though many variations on this theme exist. Make your own mixture ahead of time and store in a small shaker for easy use.
Mexican Shrimp
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Mexican-style Creamed Corn
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings
Mexican Tequilla Marinade
Mexican Tequilla Marinade from the Recidemia collection

MGM Grand Spicy Jambalaya
MGM Grand Spicy Jambalaya Here is the MGM Grand specialty Spicy Jambalaya. This is in a large quantity so you may want to consider cutting this one back in size.
Micha Bread
Micha Bread from the Recidemia collection
Microwave Fudge
Contributed by Paula in California via Catsrecipes Y-Gro
Microwave Hollandaise Sauce
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * From: Syd’s Co
Microwave Risotto
. This risotto is made using the microwave. It requires very little stirring and turns out quite well.
Midas Gold Pancakes
I got this recipe from the pecanbread group. My son LOVES them. They freeze well. and they seem healthy enough! I make pancakes and I use coconut oil in my stainless steel pan. I made these 2 days ago, froze the extras.
Middle Eastern Lamb Kabobs
Middle Eastern Lamb Kabobs from the Recidemia collection
Middle Eastern Meatballs
Middle Eastern Meatballs
Middle Eastern Tomato Soup
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cabrera Estate in Malakoff, Texas in 1986.
Middle East Rice Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Mid-East Pilaf
Makes 6 servings.
Mienski Honey Cake
Makes a 1 kg cake
Mienski Salad
Mienski Salad from the Recidemia collection
Milinciani sutt’ Oghiu
Egglants preserved in oil.
Milk Cream with Chocolate
In Romanian: crema de lapte cu ciocolata
Milk Lefse
Milk Lefse
Milk Pie
Milk Pie from the Recidemia collection
Milk Rice (Gossi)
Milk Rice (Gossi) from the Recidemia collection
Milk toast
Milk toast is a breakfast food consisting of toasted bread dipped in milk.
Milk toast
Milk toast is a breakfast food consisting of toasted bread dipped in milk.
Milk Žur
Milk Žur from the Recidemia collection
Millet Pancakes
Millet Pancakes from the Recidemia collection
Millet Quick Bread
I make my own breads as i don't care for the wheat-free, egg-free, milk-free breads that you can buy. Our favorite here for a sandwich bread is this one. This bread is very good lightly toasted. This recipe makes 2 slightly small loaves.
Millionaire's Shortbread
Submitted by Toast A layered chocolate and milky caramel shortbread slice, it’s extremely rich and tasty. The recipe can easily be double or tripled as required and can be made in a variety of presentations.
Milookhia (Green Herb Soup)
Milookhia (Green Herb Soup) from the Recidemia collection
Mina
Mina - Turkish meat Pie
Minced Meat and Onion
Minced Meat and Onion from the Recidemia collection
Minced Shrimp in Lettuce
Minced Shrimp in Lettuce from the Recidemia collection
Mincemeat Cookies
Mincemeat Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Minestrone Soup II
Serves 10-12; preparation time 20 minutes; cooking time 2 hours. The soup may also be frozen before the macaroni is added.
Miniature Crab Rice Puffs
Makes 4 dozen puffs.