
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)
Okra Soup I
Okra, also known as lady’s fingers and gumbo, are the pods of a tropical African plant. They produce a gluey substance when cooked that thickens soups and stews, as in this recipe. Serves 2 - 4.
Okra with Tomatoes
The acidity of the tomatoes helps to cut down the sliminess of the okra.
Oksekød med Peberrod
Oksekød med Peberrod Boiled beef with horseradish Serves 6
Oksesteg i Surfløde
Oksesteg i Surfløde Serves 8
Old Belarusian Kapusnik
Cabbage soup
Old fashioned applesauce cake
Old fashioned applesauce cake from the Recidemia collection
Old-fashioned Baked Rice Pudding
Makes 6 servings
Old-fashioned Baked Rice Pudding I
Makes 6 servings
Old-Fashioned Beans
Old-fashioned flavor and worth the wait!
Old-fashioned Beef Stew
From Menu and Recipes Week 10/14/07 From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"
Old-fashioned Beef Stew I
A stew you will serve in soup bowls: dark-brown beef and vegetables in lots of rich gravy.
Old-fashioned Blackberry Pie
Purchased from Tibbenham Estate in Anna, Texas in 1997. Dated 1962. Indicates this was Sara Beth's favorite pie.
Old-fashioned Bread Pudding
Adapted from the 1956 Betty Crocker cookbook Serves 6.
Old-fashioned Broccoli Rice Casserole
Makes 6 servings
Old-fashioned Butter Cookies
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Leake Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1982.
Old-fashioned Chicken Pot Pies
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Get Togeth
Old-fashioned Herb Marinade
Recipe by Arleen Kaptur.
Old Fashioned Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Old-fashioned Lithuanian Cracker Stuffing
Makes 2½ cups stuffing, enough for 3 – 4 pound chicken.
Old-fashioned Peanut Butter: Food Processor Method
Peanut & Pecan Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Yield: 1 cup smooth or 1½ cups chunky peanut butter.
Old-fashioned Potato Salad
This Ol'fashioned potato salad is for any time any place. Easy to make easy to eat ! Enjoy !
Old-fashioned Rice Croquettes
Makes 8 servings
Old Fashioned Rice Custard
Makes 4 servings
Old-fashioned Succotash
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Monroe Estate in Stephenville, Texas in 1982.
Old-fashioned Vegetable Soup in the Crock Pot
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.
Olive and Rosemary Flat Bread
Makes two 8-inch diameter, 11-ounce loaves.
Olive and Rosemary Focaccia
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Olive and Sundried Tomato Focaccia Bread
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
OLIVE-EGG-RICE SALAD
Makes 6-8 servings
Olive Garden Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a true Italian classic dish. Chicken Marsala is make with wine, onions, mushrooms, and chicken breasts. You can serve this with mashed potatoes or even pasta. You can make Chicken Marsala just like the Olive Garden at home.
Olive Garden Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip
This is a great spinach dip from Olive Garden. I'm sure you've had it, but if not you absolutely need to give it a try. This recipe is straight out of a restaurant cookbook so you'll find it exactly the same as in the restaurant!
Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Chicken
In this recipe you could just make the Parmesan chicken breasts and serve them just like that, or you can add the pasta, broccoli and more and make a copy cat recipe of this dish and serve this anytime at home.
Olive Oil Bread
A quick, easy bread that works well with Italian foods and pastas.
Olive Pasta and Fresh Fig and Baby Spinach Salad
Olive Pasta and Fresh Fig and Baby Spinach Salad from the Recidemia collection
Olive Rice Balls
Makes 6 servings
Oluwombo
Oluwombo or Luwombo is a traditional dish from Uganda. It is both a classic dish of Royal dinners and a dish popular throughout Uganda, especially at holiday time.
Omani Coriander Chutney
Omani Coriander Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Omega Insalata di Rucola e Finocchio
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.
Omelette
In Romanian: Omleta
Omelette with ham
In Romanian: Omleta cu sunca
Onde-Onde Ball
Onde-Onde Ball from the Recidemia collection
One-Step Pound cake
One-Step Pound cake from the Recidemia collection
One-Step Pound Cake
This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
Onigiri I
Japanese rice balls.
Onion and Egg Patties
Recipe by Hooked on Heat
Onion and Spinach Frittata
Original recipe submitted by: cfish3241 at dLife Source: Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking by Nancy Hughes
Onion Caraway Bacon Muffins
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Huey Estate in Richardson, Texas in 1988.
Onion-Fennel Flatbread
Fast-rising makes these moist, fragrant breads quick to prepare. Serve them warm, accompanied with butter or with olive oil for dipping. Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group Makes 4.
Onion Mango Chutney
Onion Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Onion Rings
are a type of fast food commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and other places.