
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.
Used In
Recipes Using salt (6,202)
Rigatoni with Scallops and Lemon Mustard Sauce
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.
Riisipuuro
Rice porridge Riisipuuro
Rio de Cafe
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 4 to 6
Rishtat Borma
Rishtat Borma from the Recidemia collection
Risi e Bisi
"" (or "rixi e bixi") is a Northern Italian dish, a signature meal of the city of Venezia (Venice) in particular, in the Veneto region. Its name literally means "rice and peas".
Riso con Vegetali
Makes 6 servings.
Riso Latte Dulce
Makes 6 servings.
Risotto al Gorgonzola
Risotto al Gorgonzola
Risotto alla Milanese
Italian cuisine
Risotto allo Zafferano
Saffron risotto with foie gras and caramelised wild fruit with balsamic vinegar. Serves five.
Risotto of Goose Giblets
An excellent accompaniment to Roast Goose with Chestnut, Foie Gras and Sage Stuffing
Rivilchas or Tarhonya for Soup
Rivilchas or Tarhonya for Soup from the Recidemia collection
Riz et Pois
Rice and beans - A Haitian favourite
Riz et Pois I
Rice and beans - Haiti’s National Dish
Riz Mufalfal
Oriental rice pilaf. Rice may be cooked in many ways. This method produces a fluffy but slightly moist pilaf with only a slight flavor of the small amount of fat which is stirred in to separate the grains.
Riz Senegalais
Senegalese rice is a slightly simplified version of Ceebu Jën, with an English name. In Senegal, there can be new variation of this and rice dish every day, depending on the cook's preferences and what is available at the market.
Rizzoto with Kidneys
In Romanian: Rizoto cu rinichi
Roast Chicken with Orange Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Roast Duckling with Cherry Sauce
Makes 4 servings.
Roasted Acorn Squash with White Polenta
Roasted Acorn Squash with White Polenta from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Asparagus with Feta
Roasted Asparagus with Feta from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Asparagus with Rosemary Oil
This recipe comes from an Estate Sale and were obtained when The Family Collection from The Wetzel Estate in Plano, Texas was purchased in 1982.
Roasted chicken, african style
Roasted chicken, african style from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
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.
Roasted Corn Succotash
Roasted Corn Succotash from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Cuy
Roasted guinea pig
Roasted eggplant
Cuisine of Romania
Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup
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Roasted Garlic Spread
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.
Roasted peppers salad I
In Romanian: Salata de ardei copti I
Roasted Pork Loin with Rosemary
Original recipe Makes 6 servings
Roasted Pork with Beans, Radicchio and Garlic
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings.
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Potatoes with Bacon and Rosemary
Purchased from the O'Banion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1984. Dated 1968. Another tried and true recipe that is a regular in my house of potato lovers.
Roasted Quails
In Romanian: Prepelite fripte
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Red Pepper Dip from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle and King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, government resource in the public domain : 30 minutes : 12
Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Roasted Redskin Potatoes from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Rosemary Vegetables
Use red potatoes and leave the skins on for best flavour and the most nutrients.
Roasted Salmon with Shallot Grapefruit Sauce
Remember grapefruit can interfere with certain medications!
Roasted Sea Bass with Avocado and Red Bell Pepper Coulis
Roasted Sea Bass with Avocado and Red Bell Pepper Coulis from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Sweet Onion Dip
Roasted Sweet Onion Dip from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, licensed in the public domain Cook Time: About 20 minutes Serves: 8
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Vegetable Pasta
This is a tried and true favorite. You can add whatever vegetables you prefer.
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Roasted Vegetable Soup A medley of vegetables mellowed with cream makes a pleasing first course for a holiday dinner. This soup can be made up to two days ahead. If it thickens too much, simply add a little extra chicken broth.
Roasted Veggies
Roasted Veggies from the Recidemia collection
Roast Goat
Roast Goat from the Recidemia collection
Roast Pork
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * The Eva Farmer Coo
Roast Pork Loin with Cranberry Stuffing
For those of you in the good ol' US, this recipe is a lot easier to follow than the other recipe on this book.
Roast Pork Loin with Gravy
If you look up comfort food in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of this dish.
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce
Serves 4. Serve with a dry red wine.