
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)
Pistachio Muffins
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager Estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.
Pistou I
Pistou I from the Recidemia collection

Pita
) is a yeast-made wheat bread originating from North-African, to Middle-Eastern and to Mediterranean cuisines. It is usually eaten with sauces, dips and fillings. Known dishes that use pita are kebab, gyros, and shwarma.
Pit Pit in coconut cream
Pit Pit in coconut cream from the Recidemia collection
Placek Swiateczny
Christmas bread cake Placek Swiateczny Makes 1 loaf
Plain Cookies
Plain Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Plain Omelet
Plain Omelet from the Recidemia collection
Plaki Beans in Tomato Sauce
Plaki Beans in Tomato Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Plantain Fritters
Plantain Fritters from the Recidemia collection
Pleasant Pork Chops
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.
Plum Dumplings
In Romanian: Galuste cu prune
Plum Rice Salad
Makes 6 servings
Poached Carp
In Romanian: Crap rasol
Poached Eggs "Gambrinus"
Good ingredients and a typical belgian beer will make this small dish(licious) ! Only basic cooking skills required and ready within 30 minutes !
Poat Dot
Cambodian grilled corn 6 servings
Poblano Rice
Serve with grilled chicken, seafood or steak.
Pogaca (Farmer's Bread)
1 pogaca Pogaca (Farmer's Bread)
Pogacha
Rich bread
Pokara
From Jasmine's kitchen in Karachi via Chile-Head
Polenta Pie
Polenta is an Italian term for a type of corn meal used in northern Italy, and pizza base was originally made with iit.
Polenta with small birds
* 4 servings
Polish Apple and Orange Mazurka
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Polish Cabbage Rolls
Polish Cabbage Rolls
Polish Noodles and Cabbage
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group *
Polish Placki Kartoflane
(Potato Pancakes) Purchased from the Weir Estate in Canton, Texas in 1990. Date on card says 1899.
Polish Raisin Scones
Polish Raisin Scones
Polish Sausage and Lentils
From my Aunt Barbara's collection. Notation on card says it came from the Cedar Oaks Plantation Recipes and is dated 1902.
Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Polish-style Eggs
Taste a little of the old eastern Europe flavours with this creamy egg bake recipe. Source: Find another Egg Recipe here.
Polka-dot Brownies
Polka-dot Brownies from the Recidemia collection
Pollo al Horno Su Majestad
Her Majesty's baked chicken From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: My old recipes Serves 6 to 8
Pollo con Wasakaka
Pollo con Wasakaka from the Recidemia collection
Pollo Del Fungo
Dining last night at 407 my two friends and I had an incredible appetizer. The restaurant is very good but this dish alone may justify its existence. We asked the waiter what went into the dish and a few minutes later the chef came out.
Pollo en Pepian Dulce
Mayan chicken fricassee. Easy to prepare and nice in taste.
Pollo en Pina I
Guatemalan chicken with pineapple. It smells sooo good while it cooks!
Pollo Escabechado
Pickled Chicken. This recipe is for 2 serves.
Pollo Geraldina
Chicken Geraldine From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: My old recipes Serves 4 to 6
Polpetta
Meatballs.
Polvorones
are a type of Latin-American and Spanish shortbread.
Polvorones
are a type of Latin-American and Spanish shortbread.
Polvorones Puerto Rico-style
Ball-shaped cookies
Pomegranate Dressing
Yield: About ½ cup
Pomegranate Stew
Pomegranate Stew from the Recidemia collection
Pomidor va Piyozli Gazak
Tomato and onion salad
Poora Mach
Ethnicity - Assamee, North East Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Poori
Poori is a deep fried version of phulka. This deep-fried bread is round, flat and unleavened. It's made with whole-wheat flour, water and Ghee or other fat-the dough is almost identical to that for Chapati. Poori is very popular Pakistan.
Poor Knight's Köyhät Ritarit
Poor Knight's Köyhät Ritarit
Popcorn balls (rodgers)
Popcorn balls (rodgers) from the Recidemia collection
Popeye's Tidbits
Makes 6 servings

Popiah - The Hokkien/Teochew Spring Roll
There are many types of spring rolls, the most well known is probably the Cantonese Choon Quen which is deep fried. The Vietnames and the Thais have their own interpretation of this Chinese favourite.