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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-MT.005.0263.001

Sassy Sloppy Joes

Sassy Sloppy Joes

RCI-MT.002.0248.001

Sate Babi

Sate Babi This is what we call a sweet sate and the chili paste that I add does not really belong in this recipe.

RCI-SP.003.0579.001

Satisfying Vegetarian Minestrone

Satisfying Vegetarian Minestrone from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0212.001

Sauce Arachide

Sauce Arachide from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.001.0318.001

Sauce Claire and Fufu

Sauce Claire and Fufu from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.002.0041.001

Sauce Mayonnaise

Sauce Mayonnaise from the Recidemia collection

Saucepan Fudge Crackle Cookies
RCI-BR.005.0545.001

Saucepan Fudge Crackle Cookies

Saucepan Fudge Crackle Cookies and milk These are true chocolate cookies. They are brownie-like or cake-like. 5 to 5 inches. The surface is cracked.

RCI-SC.005.0154.001

Sauce Pimente for Aloco

Sauce Pimente for Aloco from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.003.0171.001

Sauce til Kålsalat

Danish dressing for coleslaw Danish Dressing for Coleslaw - Sauce til Kålsalat

RCI-SC.005.0155.001

Sauce Ti-Malice

Sauce Ti-Malice from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.002.0155.001

Saucy Cheese Taters

Purchased from the Davidson Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1987. Dated 1966. These are very good. I made them right after I purchased this collection and they are a regular in my household and at potlucks.

RCI-ND.002.0121.001

Saucy Curry Chicken and Tagliatelle in less than 20 Mins.

Submitted by General Venereal I'm using mainly swedish products, but these things can be found anywhere except perhaps mother Russia where you will just have to make do with your daily allotted potato, comrade Poorandorhungry.

RCI-BR.002.0096.001

Saudi Arabian Pita Bread

This recipe is for 12 rounds.

RCI-VG.005.0191.001

Sauerkraut and Potato Dumplings

A great recipe I remember my Czech grandmother making.

RCI-VG.005.0194.001

Sauerkrautsalat mit Schinken

Sauerkrautsalat mit schinken

RCI-VG.004.1182.001

Sauerkraut Soup with Beans

Sauerkraut Soup with Beans from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0198.001

Sauerkraut with Mushrooms

Sauerkraut with Mushrooms from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0299.001

Sauk-Prairie Eagle Inn Easy Sour Cream Raisin Pie

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 7 to 8 s

RCI-MT.002.0249.001

Saumagen

Saumagen from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.001.0227.001

Saurebraten and Ginger

All time traditional family favorite.

RCI-MT.002.0250.001

Sausage and Mashers

Sausage and Mashers from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SW.002.0093.001

Sausage and Pepper Heroes

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RCI-VG.004.1184.001

Sausage Lima Bean and Potato Soup

This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.

RCI-BR.006.0300.001

Sausagemeat Pie

Cuisine of the United Kingdom

RCI-BR.007.0111.001

Sausage Rolls I

Depending on length, makes 20 – 40 pieces.

RCI-VG.005.0201.001

Sausage-stuffed Onions

Sausage-stuffed Onions from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.001.0053.001

Saus Pompadour

Asparagus sauce.

RCI-VG.004.1186.001

Sautéed Carrots with Almonds

Sautéed Carrots with Almonds from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1187.001

Sautéed Eggplant with Tomato-Garlic Sauce

This recipe is for 6 servings.

RCI-VG.004.1192.001

Sautéed Steamed Broccoli

Contributed by Delma Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves:4

RCI-BV.003.0073.001

Sautéed Tenderloin Steaks with Wine Sauce

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.

RCI-VG.001.0526.001

Savory Coleslaw

Savory Coleslaw from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0468.001

Savory Farro Cake

Savory Farro Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.002.0062.001

Savory French Toast

Savory French Toast from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1195.001

Savory Lemon Vegetables

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-BR.007.0112.001

Savory Meat Strudel

" This recipe was concocted for her to show her that ground meat can not only be truly tasty, but also elegant, exotic and fit for company... This recipe is Bohemian in origin.

RCI-SC.004.0037.001

Savory Mustard Sauce

This is great on filet mignons, pork tenderloin, or a grilling baste for chicken.

RCI-MT.005.0264.001

Savory Pepper Picadillo

This is our family’s version of picadillo, full of flavorful Beef and vegetables, and it is one of my favorite dishes.

RCI-VG.005.0202.001

Savory Pork and Sauerkraut

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Poe Estate in Justin, Texas in 1987.

RCI-VG.004.1196.001

Savory Spinach with Tomatoes

Savory Spinach with Tomatoes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0716.001

Savory Turkey with Dressing

Part of Herbs 'N Spices: A Holiday Menu: a complete menu for a holiday open house or buffet-add the appetizers.

RCI-BR.004.0469.001

Savoy Bread

In Romanian: Paine de Savoia

RCI-VG.004.1199.001

Savoy Cabbage Mantua-style

* 4 servings

RCI-BR.005.0546.001

Savta's Passover Brownies

Savta's Passover Brownies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1200.001

Sbanikh

Spinach stew

RCI-SP.006.0057.001

Scallion Vichysoisse

This is from a great Cajun Cookbook that a friend loaned to me as well as many other that I have posted on here. I hope that you enjoy them. I love this kind of food.

RCI-SF.002.0224.001

Scallop and Vegetable Packets

D. Prep: 15 minutes, Cook: 30 minutes. This recipe serves 4 People. Due to The Nature of This Recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 4 only.

RCI-SF.002.0225.001

Scallop Casserole

Scallop Casserole from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0717.001

Scalloped Chicken Casserole

Scalloped Chicken Casserole from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1203.001

Scalloped Corn II

From Menu and Recipes for the week of 2/25/07 From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"