Salt is a staple in almost every kitchen around the world, because the simple mineral just makes food taste better. If you’ve had the misfortune of tasting barbecue without salt, you understand.

A bowl of Maldon sea salt, aka finishing salt, rests in a bed of spilled Maldon salt - Quanthem/Getty Images There are many common varieties of salt, from the table to blends, like garlic salt, and ...

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 ...

For best results, sprinkle a generous layer of salt over the tray while it’s still warm from cooking, let it sit for a few ...

TikTok videos showing how to fry food in salt have gone viral, but this cooking method is far from new. Hot salt or hot sand frying has been used for centuries in Asia as a more affordable, convenient ...

Of all the various dietary needs, limiting the amount of sodium in recipes is among the most common. The good news is that if you’re eating mostly home-cooked food, you’re already well on your way to ...

From seasoning smarter to embracing your mistakes, F&W’s 2025 class of Best New Chefs share surprisingly simple tips that will level up your cooking game. Karen Shimizu is the Executive Editor of Food ...

Salt is a crucial ingredient in so many dishes, adding flavor to everything from 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 ...

What do a pastry chef in New Orleans, a Lao-food innovator in Nashville, and the chef de cuisine at Gramercy Tavern have in common? Surprisingly, a lot. We asked members of the 2025 class of F&W Best ...