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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)

RCI-ND.002.0115.001

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.

RCI-RC.005.0074.001

Riisipuuro

Rice porridge Riisipuuro

RCI-BV.008.0067.001

Rio de Cafe

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 4 to 6

RCI-VG.004.1138.001

Rishtat Borma

Rishtat Borma from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.002.0022.001

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".

RCI-RC.001.0185.001

Riso con Vegetali

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-RC.005.0075.001

Riso Latte Dulce

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-RC.002.0025.001

Risotto al Gorgonzola

Risotto al Gorgonzola

RCI-RC.002.0026.001

Risotto alla Milanese

Italian cuisine

RCI-RC.002.0027.001

Risotto allo Zafferano

Saffron risotto with foie gras and caramelised wild fruit with balsamic vinegar. Serves five.

RCI-RC.002.0029.001

Risotto of Goose Giblets

An excellent accompaniment to Roast Goose with Chestnut, Foie Gras and Sage Stuffing

RCI-ND.004.0028.001

Rivilchas or Tarhonya for Soup

Rivilchas or Tarhonya for Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1139.001

Riz et Pois

Rice and beans - A Haitian favourite

RCI-VG.004.1140.001

Riz et Pois I

Rice and beans - Haiti’s National Dish

RCI-RC.001.0186.001

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.

RCI-RC.001.0187.001

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.

RCI-RC.002.0032.001

Rizzoto with Kidneys

In Romanian: Rizoto cu rinichi

RCI-MT.004.0693.001

Roast Chicken with Orange Rice

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-MT.004.0694.001

Roast Duckling with Cherry Sauce

Makes 4 servings.

RCI-RC.006.0112.001

Roasted Acorn Squash with White Polenta

Roasted Acorn Squash with White Polenta from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1142.001

Roasted Asparagus with Feta

Roasted Asparagus with Feta from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1143.001

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.

RCI-MT.004.0695.001

Roasted chicken, african style

Roasted chicken, african style from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0696.001

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.

RCI-VG.004.1145.001

Roasted Corn Succotash

Roasted Corn Succotash from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.003.0076.001

Roasted Cuy

Roasted guinea pig

RCI-VG.004.1146.001

Roasted eggplant

Cuisine of Romania

RCI-SP.003.0562.001

Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup

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RCI-MT.001.0218.001

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.

RCI-VG.001.0484.001

Roasted peppers salad I

In Romanian: Salata de ardei copti I

RCI-MT.002.0234.001

Roasted Pork Loin with Rosemary

Original recipe Makes 6 servings

RCI-MT.002.0236.001

Roasted Pork with Beans, Radicchio and Garlic

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings.

RCI-VG.002.0144.001

Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.002.0145.001

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.

RCI-MT.004.0697.001

Roasted Quails

In Romanian: Prepelite fripte

RCI-SN.001.0323.001

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

RCI-VG.002.0146.001

Roasted Redskin Potatoes

Roasted Redskin Potatoes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1153.001

Roasted Rosemary Vegetables

Use red potatoes and leave the skins on for best flavour and the most nutrients.

RCI-SF.001.0301.001

Roasted Salmon with Shallot Grapefruit Sauce

Remember grapefruit can interfere with certain medications!

RCI-SF.001.0302.001

Roasted Sea Bass with Avocado and Red Bell Pepper Coulis

Roasted Sea Bass with Avocado and Red Bell Pepper Coulis from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.001.0325.001

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

RCI-ND.002.0119.001

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.001.0095.001

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

This is a tried and true favorite. You can add whatever vegetables you prefer.

RCI-SP.002.0181.001

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.

RCI-VG.004.1155.001

Roasted Veggies

Roasted Veggies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.003.0078.001

Roast Goat

Roast Goat from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0238.001

Roast Pork

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * The Eva Farmer Coo

RCI-MT.002.0239.001

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.

RCI-MT.002.0240.001

Roast Pork Loin with Gravy

If you look up comfort food in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of this dish.

RCI-MT.002.0241.001

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce

Serves 4. Serve with a dry red wine.