
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)

Molasses Cookies
These cookies can be considered , and originally were named as such. They resemble the made by Archway; they use relatively little ginger and are thus not as spicy hot as gingerbread cookies from many other recipes.
Molasses Cookies II
Molasses Cookies II from the Recidemia collection
Molasses Cookies III
Molasses Cookies III from the Recidemia collection
Molasses Crinkles
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re
Molasses Donuts
Molasses Donuts
Molasses-Glazed Pork Chops
Molasses-Glazed Pork Chops from the Recidemia collection
Molasses Pudding
A very nice type of Pudding, prepared in canadian style. Requires basic cooking skills and when ready the result will "speak" for itself !
Molasses-rubbed Steak Salad with Creamy Peppercorn Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings
Moldovan Beef Soup
Moldovan Beef Soup from the Recidemia collection
Moldovan Corn Soup
Moldovan Corn Soup from the Recidemia collection
Moldovan Lentil Soup
Moldovan Lentil Soup from the Recidemia collection
Moldovan Noodles
Moldovan Noodles from the Recidemia collection
Moldovan Stuffed Eggs
Moldovan Stuffed Eggs from the Recidemia collection
Moldovan Vegetable Soup
Moldovan Vegetable Soup from the Recidemia collection
Moldovan Vinaigrette
Moldovan Vinaigrette from the Recidemia collection
Molondrones a la vinagreta
Molondrones a la vinagreta from the Recidemia collection
Molondrones Guisados
Molondrones Guisados from the Recidemia collection
Mom Marcon's Barbecue Sauce
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes about 2 cups
Mom Marcon's Spaghetti Sauce
This is my mom's spaghetti sauce recipe. She was a full blooded Italian, and a great cook. This sauce thickens up while it cooks. She never measured anything, as you can see from her seasoning ingredients. She would just eyeball it and toss it in.
Mom's Haluski
This is my mom's family recipe. Handed down from mother to daughter, and now it's my turn. It's a very basic recipe, just potatoes, cabbage and butter. Careful not to burn the butter.
Mom's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mom's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Mom's Peanut Butter Cookies
Mom's Peanut Butter Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Mom's Perfect Bran Muffins
Mom's Perfect Bran Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Mom's Rosemary Pork Roast
My Mom makes this and Teriyaki Pork Roast and I have tried both of them and they are delicious.
Mom's Stuffed Chicken Thighs
A TNT recipe from my mom's kitchen. This was one of my mom's favorite dishes.
Monastery Stew
Monastery Stew from the Recidemia collection
Mon Lon Ye Paw
Mon Lon Ye Paw (Burmese Floating rice Balls) can be served as a dessert or a filling snack.
Monney's Smoked Eggplant
Yields: 6 servings
Monpetok
Monpetok (sweet rice and coconut Pyramids) can be served either as dessert or snack.
Montezuma's Hot Chocolate Sheet Cake
Montezuma's Hot Chocolate Sheet Cake from the Recidemia collection
Moo Sate
Moo Sate from the Recidemia collection

Moqueca
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Moqueca de Peixe
This is a recipe for the original Bahian Moqueca de Peixe.
Morgan Estate Fish Cakes
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
Morning Glory Muffins
Submitted by Jenna C.
Moroccan Chicken
A gorgeous dish straight from the heart of Morocco. This recipe serves 6.
Moroccan Chicken and Prune Tagine
Moroccan Chicken and Prune Tagine from the Recidemia collection
Moroccan Chicken Bundles
These Moroccan-Style Chicken phyllo rolls have the delicious mix of Moroccan spices including cumin, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon. These are great served with Spiced tomato Dipping Sauce - Moroccan Style.
Moroccan Couscous
Moroccan Couscous from the Recidemia collection
Moroccan Fennel Salad
This traditional salad is a delightful side dish or main meal. It is easy to prepare, which makes it all the more delicious.
Moroccan Moflta
Moflta Moroccan Aslit
Moroccan Orange Walnut Salad
orange walnut salad is a combination of sweet and savoury, the kind that Morocco is famous for.
Moroccan Pepper Sauce
A hot dip from Morocco suitable for serving with any salad or appetizer. Makes 10oz.
Moroccan Shepherds’ Pie
Moroccan Shepherds’ Pie from the Recidemia collection
Moroccan Soup
Moroccan Soup from the Recidemia collection
Moroccan Spice-crusted Tempeh with Couscous
Moroccan Spice-crusted Tempeh with Couscous from the Recidemia collection
Moroccan Spiced Chicken over Cilantro Cous Cous
Moroccan Spiced Chicken over Cilantro Cous Cous from the Recidemia collection
Moroccan Vegetable Stew
This stew is authentically Moroccan and provides a nutritious, filling meal! This recipe serves 4.
Moro de Habas
Moro de Habas from the Recidemia collection
Moro de Habichuelas
Moro de Habichuelas from the Recidemia collection