It's in nearly every dish we cook, yet few ingredients inspire as much debate as salt. Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A ...

Kosher salt is a go-to choice for both home cooks and professional chefs. It has a larger grain size, so it's easy to grab with your fingers and sprinkle evenly over meat, seafood, or vegetables. The ...

One salt does not fit all, and these three recipes will introduce you to a range of salt types. Flavored salt recipes are a nice way to preserve culinary herbs. These three infused salt recipes ...

Q: A recent recipe called for sea salt. Can table salt be substituted in equal measures? — Barbara Knoppe, Madison Heights, Mich. A: Peruse the spice aisle at most grocery stores and check out the ...