
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)
Pepper Onion Relish
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Lynch Estate in Garland, Texas in 1994.
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hoyt Estate in Allen, Texas in 1989.
Peppers filled with Meat
In Romanian: Ardei umpluti cu carne
Peppy Franks with Rice
Makes 4 servings
Perch Polish-style
In Romanian: Salau polonez
Perfect Apple Pie
Perfect Apple Pie from the Recidemia collection
Perfect Date Omelet
Have a great and nutritional breakfast, even more fun if you are sharing it with a date :) Makes 6 main-dish servings.
Perfectly Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Makes 1 serving
Perfect salad
Perfect salad from the Recidemia collection
Perkedel
Perkedel (potato croquette filled with beef meat) is Indonesian side dish that is originated from dutch food's frikandel. But Indonesia's perkedel is different from Dutch's frikandel.

Perkedel Djagung
Indonesian corn burgers.
Perry Bay Stew
This is really a hearty stew and great during the winter months.
Persian Apple Dessert
Persian Apple Dessert from the Recidemia collection
Persian Beef and Couscous
This is a great Persian dish that isn't too spicy. Substitute any kind of meat or poultry you want.
Persian Cucumber-Yogurt Salad
Persian Cucumber-Yogurt Salad from the Recidemia collection
Persian Cutlet
I first had these on a trip to California with my friend and his sister. We had them picnic-style, served cold, with nane lavash, and chutney. You can serve them warm also. They are good as an appetizer as well as a main course.
Persian Kebabs
Persian Kebabs from the Recidemia collection
Persian Kidney Beans
A great vegetarian entree, this is a little bit spicy but can be adjusted to taste. Adapted from a recipe by Molly Katzen.
Persian Rice
While this seems unusual, I am told it is common in Iranian (Persian) households. I got the recipe from a young Iranian girl I worked with years ago; the recipe is from her mother. The one time I made it, it fell apart; I hope you have better luck!
Persian Spinach and Black-Eyed Peas
Sabzi
Persian-style Lamb Meatballs
Persian-style Lamb Meatballs from the Recidemia collection
Persian Tahdeeg (Rice and Potatoes)
This is my daughter Nomi's all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we're over at their house for a meal.
Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad
A very light and refreshing salad that goes well with everything. The longer this stays the better it taste. You will also notice that the liquid increases as the salad sits.
Persimmon Cookies
Moist cake-like cookie full of nuts and raisins. This is modified from an old Mennonite Cookbook recipe from 1948.
Peruvian Anticuchos
Peruvian Anticuchos
Peruvian Gingerbread
Peruvian Gingerbread
Peruvian-style Mussels
Peruvian-style Mussels
Pesach Blintz Leaves
Pesach Blintz Leaves from the Recidemia collection
Pesach Popovers
Pesach Popovers from the Recidemia collection
Pesto I
Another name for Genovese sauce! Here's a quick garnish to serve over chicken, fish, etc.
Pesto Sauce I
Original recipe Source: dLife Servings: 48
Peterseliesaus
This parsley sauce goes well with all kinds of boiled and with carrots, garden peas or new potatoes.
Pe Thee Pin Pauk Ngabaung Kyaw
Bean sprouts fried in batter is a simple and easy to prepare Burmese vegetarian main dish. It can also be served as an appetizer (by frying small balls) or snack.
Petto d'Anatra al Miele e Marroni
Duck breast with maroon glace and honey. To serve six.
Pfeffernusse Crescents
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 5 dozen cook
Phaksha Pa
Phaksha Pa from the Recidemia collection
Phak Sha Paa
Pork stew with radish
Phil's Bacon Spanikopita
Phil's Bacon Spanikopita from the Recidemia collection
Pho Chay
Pho Chay is a vegetable pho soup, that can be served hot.
Piadine with Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic Paste
Yield: 1 piadine and 1 cup of roasted garlic paste
Picadillo
The Mexican dish picadillo is a great filling for tacos.
Picana de Pollo
Picana de Pollo from the Recidemia collection
Picante de Pollo
Picante de Pollo from the Recidemia collection
Picante Peach Cobbler
Picante Peach Cobbler
Pickert
This is the traditional Lippischer , a type of potato dish somewhere between a dumpling and a pancake.
Pickled Daikon Sushi
Makes 12 pieces Daikon

Pickled Eggs
Pickled Eggs
Pickled Eggs
Pickled Eggs from the Recidemia collection
Pickled gherkins
Traditional Estonian pickled gherkins are made in a large wooden barrel. cucumbers are placed between layers of blackcurrant leaves, dill stalks and slices of horse radish.
Pickled Herring
Makes 3 pints Prep Time: 1 day, 1 hour Cook Time: 5 minutes