
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)
Rice and Tuna Bake
Makes 6 servings
Rice Beef Hash
Makes 6 servings
RICE BREAD
RICE BREAD from the Recidemia collection
Rice Buttermilk Pancakes
Makes 6 servings
Rice Buttermilk Waffles
Makes 6 servings
Rice Cakes
Rice Cakes from the Recidemia collection
Rice Casserole with Pine Nuts
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Rice Confetti Buffet Salad
Makes 12 servings
Rice Cream with Mandarin Oranges
Makes 6 servings
Rice Crème Brûlée I
Makes 6 servings
Rice Custard with Strawberry Topping
Makes 8 servings
Rice Delmonico
Makes 6 servings
Rice Dessert Fabuleux
Makes 12 servings
Rice Dollar Pancakes
Makes 8 servings
Rice Dressing Piquant
Makes 12 servings
Rice Fiesta
Makes 6 servings
Rice Florentine
Makes 10 servings
Rice Gazpacho
Rice Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection
Rice in Fish Broth-Sayyadieh
Rice in Fish Broth-Sayyadieh from the Recidemia collection
Rice Medallions
Rice Medallions from the Recidemia collection
Rice Mozzarella
Rice Mozzarella from the Recidemia collection
RICE 'N HONEY MUFFINS
Makes 4 servings
Rice 'n' Strawberry Pudding
Makes 8 servings
Rice O'Brien
Rice O'Brien from the Recidemia collection
Rice Paneer, Spicy
Rice Paneer, Spicy from the Recidemia collection
Rice Pilaf
. Pilaf can be served as a side-dish or main dish.
Rice Pilaf with Golden Vermicelli
Rice Pilaf with Golden Vermicelli from the Recidemia collection
Rice Salad
Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection
Rice Salad with Sweet Corn
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Rice Soup with Red Cabbage
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.
Rice-studded Meatballs
Description cooking and prep time. 45 minutes.
Rice-stuffed Mushrooms
Makes 24 Mushrooms.
RICE TABBOULEH
Makes 6 servings.
Rice with Beef and Vegetables
Rice with Beef and Vegetables from the Recidemia collection
Rice with Chicken Spanish-style
This is a good way to get vegetables into the meal plan. Serve with a mixed green salad and some whole wheat bread.
Rice with Crunch
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Rice with Milk I
In Romanian: Orez cu lapte I
Rice with Milk II
In Romanian: Orez cu lapte II
Rice with Peas
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henry Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1980.
Rich Almond Cake
Rich Almond Cake from the Recidemia collection
Rich and Creamy Guacamole
Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts turn this guacamole into a family favorite.

Rich Brownies
are cake-like but are denser and not springy or gooey.
Rich Chocolate Brownies
Rich brownies are cake-like but are denser and not springy or gooey.
Rich Crêpes
Rich Crêpes from the Recidemia collection
Ricotta Blueberry Cake
BY Toplitzin Now it is time for my tasty Ricotta Blueberry Cake. it would please me to have you follow along. ready? good.
Ricotta Cheese Cookies
Ricotta Cheese Cookies Simply the best!
Ricotta Gnocchi
Ricotta Gnocchi Chef Augie Arifi recipe.
Ricotta-Green Onion Gnocchi
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Ricotta Lasagne
Ricotta Lasagne is a baked pasta dish.
Rigatoni pasta with Ricotta in Tomato Cream Sauce
Pasta with Ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.