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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.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

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Pastelles

Pastelles from the Recidemia collection

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Pasticada

Pasticada from the Recidemia collection

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Pastie

Not to be confused with its Cornish counterpart, the 'pastie' could be considered as one of Northern Ireland's national dishes at it is regularly bought from chip shops across the province and generally can't be found anywhere else.

Pasties
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Pasties

A (Cornish: pasti, hoggan, incorrectly written as pastie) is a type of pie, originally from Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. It is a baked savory pastry case traditionally filled with sliced meat and vegetables.

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Pastry Fingers

Pastry Fingers from the Recidemia collection

Pastry for Cornish Pasties
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Pastry for Cornish Pasties

Any good pastry can be used, but should be neither too rich nor too flaky. I find this works very well. Adjust amounts as required. .

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Patacones I

Fried green plantain 6 – 8 servings

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Patacones II

Patacones

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Pata de Cerdo

Canary Island-style pork roast. Very popular in the Canary Islands, these roast pork sandwiches are sure to please! The meat is juicy, and tender. Perfect for a picnic!

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Patatas a lo pobre

Patatas a lo pobre

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Patatas Bravas

A tasty spanish apetiser - crispy fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce topping.

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Pate Chinois

(), sometimes known as shepherd's pie, is a simple dish made from layered hamburger creamed corn, topped with mashed potatoes.

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Pat Egan's Christmas Tree Cookies

These second-place winning cookies are easily shaped into trees that are edged with glittery green sugar. " Source: Chicago Tribune Annual Food Guide holiday cookie contest December 8, 1988.

Pattaya fried rice
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Pattaya fried rice

(Thai:นาซีโกเรงปาตตายา); in Malaysia called is a Thai cuisine made by covering chicken fried rice in the omelette shaped like pouch.

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Pattaya fried rice

(Thai:นาซีโกเรงปาตตายา); in Malaysia called is a Thai cuisine made by covering chicken fried rice in the omelette shaped like pouch.

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Patzarosalata

Patzarosalata Beetroot salad

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Paula's Nutty Brittle

From Savannah's Candy Man Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007 Show: Paula's Party Episode: Candy Connection From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

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Paula's Three Bean Salad

Here is an easy salad recipe you can prepare for your family or take to your next family get-together.

Pavlova
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Pavlova

350px|right is a light and fluffy meringue dessert named after the ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. Both Wellington, New Zealand and Perth, Australia claim to be the home of the dish.

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Payajra Dhulo Masu

Onion ground meat curry

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Pea and Mint Soup

Pea and Mint Soup from the Recidemia collection

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Peach and Blueberry Crisp and Old-fashioned Oats

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

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Peach and Blueberry Crisp I

Contributed by Nancy at

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Peach Bread

Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

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Peach Chutney

This is great served with pork chops or curry.

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Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler is a a good portion of fruit and bread.

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Peach Corn Bread Muffins

Please add a description. Peach Corn Bread Muffins with Butter milk.

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Peach Dessert Pancakes

Makes 12 servings, about 24 four-inch pancakes.

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Peaches and Cream Kuchen

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Forrest Estate in Denton, Texas in 1992.

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Peach Pie

American cuisine Southern cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine Holiday Recipes Dessert

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Peach, Tomato and Celery Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Peach, Tomato and Celery Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette from the Recidemia collection

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Peachy Salsa

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

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Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle is a sugar based hard candy, with peanuts embedded in it.

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Peanut Brittle Parfait

Makes 8 servings

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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

Here’s a delicious take on an all time favorite.

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Peanut Butter Chip Carrot Cake

Peanut Butter Chip Carrot Cake from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut Butter Coconut Bars

Peanut Butter Coconut Bars from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut Butter Cookie Pops

Peanut Butter Cookie Pops from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut Butter Cookies

are one of the most popular kinds of cookies.

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Peanut Butter Dressing

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

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Peanut Butter-Fudge Brownies

Cook Time: 10 minutes work + 15–20 minutes of baking + 30 minutes to cool Serves: 16

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Peanut Butter Fudge Cake

Peanut Butter Fudge Cake from the Recidemia collection

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PEANUT BUTTER GLAZE

PEANUT BUTTER GLAZE from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut Butter Muffins

Peanut & Pecan Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Cook Time: 30 – 45 minutes Serves: 12

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Peanut Butter 'n' Carrot Cookies

Peanut Butter 'n' Carrot Cookies from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut Butter Noodles

Try this recipe for a change from the usual and common Pasta/noodles recipe.

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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Soup

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Soup from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut butter whirls

Peanut butter whirls from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut Cake

Peanut Cake from the Recidemia collection

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Peanut Cookies I

Peanut Cookies I from the Recidemia collection