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Salt is an essential ingredient in cooking, elevating flavors and transforming dishes from bland to brilliant. While it may ...

The Jersey Shore is a hub for all things summer — New Jerseyans flock to the beach and lively boardwalks as the salty scent of the ocean fills the air. For Danielle Hickson, that salt isn’t just part ...

Most importantly, only completely dry items should be fried in salt. Any damp ingredient, like chicken or steak, will cause ...

Salt and wine make everything better. You can argue with me if you want, but I’ll hold fast in that opinion, and I wouldn’t be surprised if most people agree. What I hadn’t thought of until a few ...