Salt is a critical ingredient in more dishes than you can count on both hands. This flavor enhancer and seasoning balancer can make or break a recipe including a good vinaigrette. No one knows this ...

Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, and food writer with 20 years of experience. She has authored a cookbook called "Big Delicious Life," in addition to ghostwriting, recipe development, and ...

Table salt, kosher salt, finishing salt: The choice can be confusing, but we offer a little explanation and advice. By Melissa Clark Reporting from Aigues-Mortes, France; Maldon, England; and Portland ...

In the labyrinth that is modern cooking, salt is the thread that has led us through for centuries. It's a truly indispensable ingredient — not only is it absolutely necessary for human health and ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Zoe Malin Reporter “Salt is easily the most important ...

Salt is a common mineral found everywhere, from seawater and caves, to our tears. It's so readily available that we sometimes forget how important it is to the way we cook, eat, and taste food. Every ...