
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)
Banana Crunch Muffins I
Banana Crunch Muffins I from the Recidemia collection
Banana Curry
Curry
Banana Date Loaf
Banana Date Loaf from the Recidemia collection
Banana Fritters I
Banana Fritters I from the Recidemia collection
Banana ketchup
you can put it in hamburgers and cakes.
Banana Loaf
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 1 loaf
Banana Nut Bread
This quickly made bread is high on the list of nourishing foods.
Banana Nut Bread I
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Banana Nut Loaf
Banana Nut Loaf from the Recidemia collection
Banana Nutmeg Pancakes
American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine

Banana nut muffin
A recipe for , based on one from the Joy of Cooking, but slightly modified.
Banana Nut Snacks
Another bar cookie recipe from Womans Day Magazine
Banana Oat Bread
Makes 18 servings.
Banana Pancakes II
Makes 12 (4-inch) pancakes
Banana Passover Sponge Cake
Banana Passover Sponge Cake from the Recidemia collection
Banana Peanut Butter Cookies
Banana Peanut Butter Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Banana Peanut Cake
banana Peanut CAKE
Banana Rice Custard
Makes 8 servings.
Banana Rice Pudding
Makes 8 servings.
Banana Scones
Great for breakfast!
Bananas in a Rich Coconut Sauce
Bananas in a Rich coconut Sauce is a dessert that can be served with ice cream.
Bananas Mango in Coconut Milk
Bananas Mango in Coconut Milk from the Recidemia collection
Banana-Strawberry Muffins
Stir up The Berry Best Batch of banana Muffins You've Ever Made!
Bananas with Beans
Bananas with Beans from the Recidemia collection
Banana Tres Leches
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Bangkok Rice and Shrimp Salad
Makes 6 servings.
Bangladeshi Naan
Bangladeshi Naan from the Recidemia collection
Bangladeshi Vindaloo
Bangladeshi Vindaloo from the Recidemia collection
Banh Chung
Banh Chung Banh Chung is also known as sticky rice cakes, a Vietnamese traditional dish, and can be served as a snack.
Banh Lot
'Banh' means anything to do with flour or dough. 'Lot' means falling or fitting through a hole. So Banh Lot itself means little dough falling through holes.
Baqala Polo
Iranian rice with beans and dill weed. This is one of the most amazing dishes I've ever eaten. Rich and savory!
Baqourah
Baqourah from the Recidemia collection
Bara Ceirch
Savory Oatcakes
Barbados Brownies
Barbados Brownies from the Recidemia collection
Barbados Chops with Black Bean Relish
Barbados Chops with Black Bean Relish from the Recidemia collection
Barbados Pork Chops
Barbados Pork Chops from the Recidemia collection
Barbados Pork Roast
Barbados Pork Roast from the Recidemia collection
Barbecue Beans
These saucy beans are ready in less than 40 minutes--a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional baked beans.
Barbecued Fish Margarita
Barbecued Fish Margarita from the Recidemia collection
Barbecued Lima Beans
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Illust
Barbecued Lima Beans I
* Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes * Yield: 3 Cups (6 Servings)
Barbecued Ribs
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Marlboro C
Barbecued Rice with Meat
Makes 6 servings.
Barbecued Spiced Fish
Barbecued Spiced Fish from the Recidemia collection
Barbecued Tempeh Hash
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Barbecued Tofu
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Barbecue Meatballs II
Barbecue Meatballs II from the Recidemia collection
Barbecue Meatloaf
Barbecue Meatloaf from the Recidemia collection
Barbecue Pork Burgers
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings.
Barbecue Pork London Broil with Mustard Sauce
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 servings a