
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)
Roast Pork with Cabbage and Carrots
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 Servings.
Roast Pork with Red Cabbage, Apples 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.

Roast Potatoes
(also known colloquially as 'roasties') are usually used as the prime starch accompaniment to a roast dinner, which is usually made up of a roast meat and several different vegetables.
Roast Pumpkin Risotto
Simple risotto with earthy pumpkin and mushrooms and some greens for interest.
Roast Rabbit
In Romanian: Friptura de iepure
Roblefko's Crab Tartlets
* Contributed by user Roblefko * Preparation Time: 15 Min * Cook Time: 20 Min * Ready In: 35 Min
Rocky road ice cream
Rocky road ice cream is an ice cream flavor, second only to vanilla in popularity in the United States. Though there are variations on the flavor, it is traditionally composed of chocolate ice cream, nuts and marshmallows.
Rødbedsuppe
Beet Soup - Serves 6 Beet Soup - Rødbedsuppe
Roggebrood
This is a very dark, very heavy rye bread. It is baked as a large round bread and will weigh approximately a kilo-and-a-half when done. Traditionally this bread is eaten with pea soup.
Roggenbrot
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Rogieties
Lithuanian crock pickles
Rolled Meat Loaf
In Romanian: Rulada de carne tocata
Rolled Oats Banana Bread
Inherited from the Davidson Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1987. This recipe indicates it came from the back of a rolled oats container and is dated 1924.
Rolls
Bread
Rolls from Guam
Rolls from Guam from the Recidemia collection
Romaine Salad with California Avocado, Orange, and Jicama
Romaine Salad with California Avocado, Orange, and Jicama from the Recidemia collection
Romaine Strawberry Salad
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cabrera Estate in Malakoff, Texas in 1986.
Romanian Baked Chicken
In Romanian: Pui la tava
Romanian Baked Mushrooms
In Romanian: Ciuperci la tava.
Romanian Cabbage salad
In Romanian: Salata de varza alba in stil romanesc.
Romanian Chicken Pilaf
In Romanian: Pilaf de pui
Romanian Chicken Soup
In Romanian: Supa de pasare
Romanian Noodles
In Romanian: Taitei romanesti
Roman soup
Recipe for :
Root Vegetables with Hazelnuts
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet Online * Total Time: 30 mins * Servings: 10
Ropa Vieja
Authentic Cuban dish of ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base), black beans, white rice, plantains and fried yuca with beer.
Ropa Vieja
Authentic Cuban dish of ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base), black beans, white rice, plantains and fried yuca with beer.
Rosa Mexicano Guacamole
Rosa Mexicano Guacamole from the Recidemia collection
Rose Lassi
Rose Lassi from the Recidemia collection
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken Wings
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken Wings from the Recidemia collection
Rosemary Bread
Rosemary Bread from the Recidemia collection
Rosemary Citrus Marinade
This is a recipe I obtained from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.
Rosemary Garlic Baked Potatoes
are a delicious side dish of baked potatoes infused with rosemary and garlic.
Rosemary-Potato Waffles
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Rosemary Rice with Walnuts
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Rose Petal Drop Scones
What could be more beautiful and decorative than these delicious scones with rose petals? Recipe was adapted from the cookbook, Flowers in the Kitchen, by Susan Belsinger, Interweave.
Rose Water Madeleines
Makes about 2 dozen.
Rosolli Salad
'Rosolli' salad
Rostii
Potato pancakes Contributed by World Recipes Y-GroupThis Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world. Makes 12 pancakes.
Roti Bread
Roti Bread from the Recidemia collection
Rotini with Steamed Vegetables
Rotini with Steamed Vegetables from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4

Roti Prata
A mamak(Indian Muslim) specialty, this delicious bread is a popular round the clock snack served in many 24hr coffeeshops. There are several variations, either served plain or with eggs/minced mutton and Onion(called murtabak) wrapped in.
Rotkrautsalat
Great, Grandma's recipe!
Rouladen
Rouladen
Royal Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Roy's Cafe Chili for a Crowd
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Rrženi Kruh
Rye bread

Rugelach
Rugelach is a Jewish pastry dish with raisins, walnuts, and sometimes chocolate.
Rugelach
Rugelach is a Jewish pastry dish with raisins, walnuts, and sometimes chocolate.
Ruiskatut
Estonian rye cookies. These popular Estonian cookies are often served with cocktails or used as a base for canapés. Spread with cream cheese and a little lingo berry preserves.