
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)
Sassy Sloppy Joes
Sassy Sloppy Joes
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.
Satisfying Vegetarian Minestrone
Satisfying Vegetarian Minestrone from the Recidemia collection
Sauce Arachide
Sauce Arachide from the Recidemia collection
Sauce Claire and Fufu
Sauce Claire and Fufu from the Recidemia collection
Sauce Mayonnaise
Sauce Mayonnaise from the Recidemia collection

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.
Sauce Pimente for Aloco
Sauce Pimente for Aloco from the Recidemia collection
Sauce til Kålsalat
Danish dressing for coleslaw Danish Dressing for Coleslaw - Sauce til Kålsalat
Sauce Ti-Malice
Sauce Ti-Malice from the Recidemia collection
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.
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.
Saudi Arabian Pita Bread
This recipe is for 12 rounds.
Sauerkraut and Potato Dumplings
A great recipe I remember my Czech grandmother making.
Sauerkrautsalat mit Schinken
Sauerkrautsalat mit schinken
Sauerkraut Soup with Beans
Sauerkraut Soup with Beans from the Recidemia collection
Sauerkraut with Mushrooms
Sauerkraut with Mushrooms from the Recidemia collection
Sauk-Prairie Eagle Inn Easy Sour Cream Raisin Pie
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 7 to 8 s
Saumagen
Saumagen from the Recidemia collection
Saurebraten and Ginger
All time traditional family favorite.
Sausage and Mashers
Sausage and Mashers from the Recidemia collection
Sausage and Pepper Heroes
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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.
Sausagemeat Pie
Cuisine of the United Kingdom
Sausage Rolls I
Depending on length, makes 20 – 40 pieces.
Sausage-stuffed Onions
Sausage-stuffed Onions from the Recidemia collection
Saus Pompadour
Asparagus sauce.
Sautéed Carrots with Almonds
Sautéed Carrots with Almonds from the Recidemia collection
Sautéed Eggplant with Tomato-Garlic Sauce
This recipe is for 6 servings.
Sautéed Steamed Broccoli
Contributed by Delma Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves:4
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.
Savory Coleslaw
Savory Coleslaw from the Recidemia collection
Savory Farro Cake
Savory Farro Cake from the Recidemia collection
Savory French Toast
Savory French Toast from the Recidemia collection
Savory Lemon Vegetables
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
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.
Savory Mustard Sauce
This is great on filet mignons, pork tenderloin, or a grilling baste for chicken.
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.
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.
Savory Spinach with Tomatoes
Savory Spinach with Tomatoes from the Recidemia collection
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.
Savoy Bread
In Romanian: Paine de Savoia
Savoy Cabbage Mantua-style
* 4 servings
Savta's Passover Brownies
Savta's Passover Brownies from the Recidemia collection
Sbanikh
Spinach stew
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.
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.
Scallop Casserole
Scallop Casserole from the Recidemia collection
Scalloped Chicken Casserole
Scalloped Chicken Casserole from the Recidemia collection
Scalloped Corn II
From Menu and Recipes for the week of 2/25/07 From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"