
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)
Onion Rings
are a type of fast food commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and other places.
Onion Sauce
Onion Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Onion Soup with Beer and Cheddar
Onion Soup with Beer and Cheddar from the Recidemia collection
On the Border's Guacamole Live
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Oozing with Goodness Tangerine Napa Cabbage Salad
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.
Opelousas Oyster Gumbo
Makes 6 servings
Open-face Curried Avocado Tomato Sandwich
Hot (or mild) curried avocado with cool tomatoes
Open-faced Sunshine Burgers
Open-faced Sunshine Burgers from the Recidemia collection
Open Kitchen Insalata di Olive
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.
Open My Door to You Horiatiki Greek Salad
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.
Orange And Cabbage Salad
Orange And Cabbage Salad from the Recidemia collection
Orange and Rice Cream Mold
Makes 8 servings
Orange Beef
Orange Beef from the Recidemia collection
Orange Bread
- This bread is a fond memory of my childhood, visiting Agnes Frances Primm, my Grandma-Ag. As a young adult, I tried to duplicate the recipe, and unable, I went back and begged her for the secrets of it.
Orange Breakfast Bread
Makes 3 servings
Orange Cardamom Pancakes
American cuisine Breakfast Recipes Vegetarian Cuisine Bread
Orange Cloud Cake
Orange Cloud Cake from the Recidemia collection
Orange Cream Puffs with Sauce and Fruits
ORANGE CREAM PUFFS
Orange Honey Shake
Purchased from the Roberts Estate in Dayton, Ohio in 1988. Dated 1937. This is an incredible morning drink. I love it. I make this for the office at least once a week, everyone loves it.
Orange Layer Cake
Orange Layer Cake from the Recidemia collection
Orange Raisin Rice
Makes 6 servings
Orange Rice II
Makes 6 servings
Orange-Rosemary Jelly
* Source: 1,001 Recipes For People With Diabetes by Sue Spitler * Makes: 2 pints
Orange Rum Cake
Orange Rum Cake from the Recidemia collection
Orange Thai Shrimp
Orange Thai Shrimp from the Recidemia collection
Oregon Amber Cake with Mocha Frosting
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.
Oregon Cranberry Pistachio Salad
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.
Oregon Hazelnut Meringue Bits
Oregon Hazelnut Meringue Bits from the Recidemia collection
Oregon Mango Pie
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.
Oriental Beef Supper
Makes 6 servings
Oriental Cabbage Salad
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6-8.
Oriental Meat Balls with Rice
Makes 6 servings
Oriental Noodle Salad
* Source: 1,001 Recipes For People With Diabetes by Sue Spitler * Yield: 8 servings
Original Texas-Style Chili
The version of chili con carne contains no vegetables at all, except chili peppers. If using fresh peppers, they should have been prepared by being boiled, peeled, and chopped.
Or Lam Nok Kho
Or Lam Nok Kho from the Recidemia collection
Osh Pyozee
Osh Pyozee from the Recidemia collection
Ottumwa Rhubarb Pudding Pie
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Outdoor Beef and Rice Skillet
Makes 4 servings
Outrageous Caesar Salad Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Ova Sfongia Ex Lacte
Ova Sfongia Ex Lacte is an Ancient Roman recipe that is similar to a pancake.
Oven-baked French Fries
Oven-baked French Fries from the Recidemia collection
Oven-fried Chicken I
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My Old Rec
Oven-fried Eggplant
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Oven Pancakes
Oven Pancakes from the Recidemia collection
Oven pancakes (vegan)
Oven pancakes (vegan) from the Recidemia collection
Oven Popcorn
Tastes just like Cracker Jacks. My aunt gave me this recipe 30 years ago.
Overnight Chinese Daikon Radish Pickles
" Original recipe yield: 2 cups.
Oxtail Soup
Oxtail Soup from the Recidemia collection
Oyster and Artichoke Soup
Makes 4 servings
Oyster Bread Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L