
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)
Mushroom Parmesan Risotto
Makes 6 servings.
Mushroom Pilaf
In Romanian: Pilaf de ciuperci.
Mushroom-Potato Salad with White Beans
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Mushroom Ragout
Serve over slices of polenta. Serves 8-10 as an appetizer.
Mushroom Rice
Makes 6 servings
Mushroom Salad
Mushroom Salad
Mushroom Salad with Walnuts and Watercress
Portobello lovers will appreciate this elegant salad. Roasting walnuts brings out their flavor.
Mushrooms filled with Brains
In Romanian: Ciuperci umplute cu creier
Mushrooms fried with Onion Gravy
Mushrooms fried with Onion Gravy from the Recidemia collection
Mushrooms on French Toast
In Romanian: Ciuperci pe friganele
Mushroom Soup
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Best o
Mushroom Stock
Mushroom Stock from the Recidemia collection
Mushroom-stuffed Baked Potatoes
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Mushroom White Sauce Stew
In Romanian: Ciulama de ciuperci.
Muskrat Soup
Native American cuisine
Mussel Rice Soup
Makes 8 servings
Mustard and Sour Cream Sauce
In Romanian: Sos de mustar cu smantana
Mustard Base Barbecue Sauce
Sauce Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Yield: 1 cup.
Mustard Cabbage Tsukemono
Japanese cabbage pickles.
Mustard-crusted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 6 Servings
Mustard-Dill Dressing
Mustard-Dill Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Mustard Greens and Ham Hocks
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.
Mustard-Seasoned Chicken Pasta
This time around we're making Mustardseasoned Chicken Pasta. Know this: I HATE mustard, I just can't handle it. I LOVE this chicken recipe. For some reason the mustard taste just isn't at all dominant in this and is just right.
Muthya
Muthya from the Recidemia collection
Mutton Curry
A dish rich and aromatic, spicy yet not hot! It's filled with the wonderful fragrance of coriander and curry powder!

Mutton Masala
Recipe by Hooked on Heat
Mutton Shank Kebab
Mutton Shank Kebab from the Recidemia collection
Mutton Stew
Serves 4 250px|MUTTON STEW
Muy Bueno 5-pepper Chili
Muy Bueno 5-pepper Chili from the Recidemia collection
My Low-carb Catsup
Having just recently started the Atkin's Diet I Needed a catsup with very low carbs. The tomato sauce I used has 4 carbs per ¼ cup serving... so just make sure you use one with the same or less on the label.
My Mama's Hummous
Pronounced Choo-moose, and not hum-miss! This is the easiest, yummiest hummous you will try outside the Middle East.
My Marinara Sauce
To make a good marinara sauce you have to start with good tomatoes. Finding a good tomato product can involve a bit of trial and error. Look for canned tomatoes with no citric acid or calcium chloride added.
My Mom's Poppy Seed Bread
This recipe was given to me by my friend, Tracy Wernsman. It is very yummy and I know holds a special place in her heart. Enjoy!
My Mother's Potato Salad
A fresh potato Salad from "My Mother" as it is said in Belgium. Easy to make and good to take !
Mymu's White Rice Cake
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Naan
Naan is a round flatbread made with white flour and is a staple accompaniment to hot meals in central and southern Asia.
NAAN
Naan is a round flatbread made with white flour and is a staple accompaniment to hot meals in central and southern Asia.
Naeamia be Dakwa
Serve warm with aseeda or kissra.
Nahville Blueberry Cobbler
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Namasu
Marinated Daikon and Carrot Salad I've been making this for years. I took a recipe and changed it, it had 30g of carrots, and I like about equal weight of carrot and daikon. I make this using my zester which is nothing like a Microplane zester.
Namibian Black-eyed Peas
Namibian Black-eyed Peas from the Recidemia collection
Nam Prik
Grilled shrimp nam prik is easy to cook and can be served as an appetizer.
Nam Prik Ong
Nam Prik Ong is a Thai dish that's something like a pork chili con carne, but in Thailand this is used as a dipping sauce for sticky rice and other dippables.
Namul I
Bean sprout salad Source: sneakykitchen.com
Nana Edith's Peach Dumplings
My Czechoslovakian Nana Edith used to make these every Summer. We'd look forward to her call telling us she found ripe peaches, & to please come to lunch. She taught my mother to make them & she taught me.
Nancy's Salsa
Nancy's Salsa from the Recidemia collection
Nan-i-Afghani
Afghan 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.
Nantucket Shepherd's Pie
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Napa Valley Raspberry Vinaigrette
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Edmonds Estate in Canton, Texas in 1987.
Narkel Shorsher Chingri
Ethnicity - Bengali, East Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner