
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)
Baked Mango Custard
Baked Mango Custard from the Recidemia collection
Baked Mushroom Rice I
Makes 6 servings.
Baked Mutton Leg
In Romanian: Pulpa de berbec la tava
Baked Native American Pudding
Baked Native American Pudding
Baked Navy Beans
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pryor estate in Grapevine, Texas in 1996.
Baked Nuts
Nuts
Baked Oatmeal
- excellent as breakfast (perhaps in its less-sweet variation) or a snack.
Baked Penne
Baked Penne from the Recidemia collection
Baked Pindzhur
Baked Pindzhur from the Recidemia collection
Baked Polenta with Milk
In Romanian: Mamaliga cu lapte la cuptor
Baked Pork
In Romanian: Ceafa de porc (garf) la cuptor
Baked Pork Chop Casserole
This recipe comes from an Estate Sale and were obtained when The Family Collection from The Wetzel Estate in Plano, Texas was purchased in 1982.
Baked Pork Chops
In Romanian: Cotlete de porc la cuptor
Baked Pork Chops and Stuffing
Baked Pork Chops and Stuffing from the Recidemia collection
Baked Pork Leg
In Romanian: Pulpa de porc la tava
Baked Potato Sandwich
Baked Potato Sandwich from the Recidemia collection
Baked Ratatouille
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Baxter Estate in Heath, Texas in 1984.
Baked Rice Custard with Brandy Sauce
Makes 8 servings.
Baked Rice Custard with Peach Topping
Makes 6 servings.
Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Mushrooms
Savory Italian sausage and sautéed mushrooms impart a spicy heat to this cheesy rigatoni. Toss a simple green salad while the pasta bakes, and serve with a nice dry red wine.
Baked Shari
Baked Shari from the Recidemia collection
Baked Shrimp-Crab Salad Recipe
Baked Shrimp-Crab Salad Recipe from the Recidemia collection
Baked Snapper Verde Citrus Sauce
Baked Snapper Verde Citrus Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Baked Snapper with Fennel and Carrots
Baked Snapper with Fennel and Carrots from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health : 12 minutes : 4
Baked Stuffed Shiitake Mushroom
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource -- original source of recipe Serves: 6
Baked Swedish Brown Beans for a Crowd
Purchased from a garage sale in 1988. Date and source unknown.
Baked Sweet Chicken
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Baked Sweet Potato Sticks
: 4
Baked Tofu & Vegetable Casserole
Submitted by criscodisco Uploaded by Jiran Also known as "Tofu veggie hippie crap". I'm not much of one for vegetarian food. I love veggies, but I like them to be my steak chaser.
Baking Powder and Potato Bread
6 servings Baking Powder and Potato Bread
Bak Kut Teh
Bak Kut Teh from the Recidemia collection
Balkenbrij
This is a very traditional Dutch recipe, which is hardly every made anymore. Please do not read if you have a weak stomach.
Bamblas Soup
Bamblas Soup
Bamia
Okra stew
Bami Goreng
There are as many recipes for Bami Goreng as there are people to make them. This is an Indonesian dish that's traditional to Holland. This is my version and I hope you enjoy it.
Banana Almond Torte
Banana Almond Torte from the Recidemia collection
Banana Banana Pudding
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Banana Bran Bars
Bran Flakes: Fortified Ready to Eat Cereal by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 12
Banana Bran Muffins
Banana Bran Muffins from the Recidemia collection

Banana Bread
Banana Bread is a basic, reliable banana bread recipe. The perfect thing to do with over-ripe bananas! An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.
Banana Bread
Banana Bread is a basic, reliable banana bread recipe. The perfect thing to do with over-ripe bananas! An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.
Banana bread II
An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.
Banana Bread II
An alternative version of this recipe can be found here.
Banana Bread III
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Cooking Author: Editors of Favorite Recipes Press Contributed by Susan Godfrey alexanderjamesmom@gmail.com at Catsrecipes Y-Group
Banana Bread IV
Recipe By: Public domain recipes converted from meal Master format Yields: 10 servings
Banana Bread VII
The spices and lime peel and juice are common ingredients in Guatemalan dessert breads.
Banana Cake
Banana cake is a light dessert.
Banana Chutney
Banana Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Banana Cream of Wheat Bread
Banana Cream of Wheat Bread from the Recidemia collection
Banana Creme Pie
Banana Creme Pie from the Recidemia collection