“Salt is easily the most important thing chefs keep in the kitchen,” says Robert Hartman, chef de cuisine at Saint Theo’s restaurant in New York City. It helps bring out the natural flavors in food, ...

Learn how to make authentic Japanese salted salmon, also known as Shiozake, a staple in traditional Japanese breakfasts. This ...

Salt is one of the most commonly used ingredients in your kitchen, and for good reason. Each type of salt, from flaky sea salt to finely ground table salt, can improve the taste of ingredients and ...

For an ingredient with such a small footprint, there is a whole lot of ground to cover when it comes to salt. How much to use? What type? Should you even use salt at all? Just as important as whether ...

You've seen the phrase a thousand times, probably at the end of every recipe ever read: Season to taste. It sounds so casual, ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. In a world history of food and cooking, salt is the most universal ingredient. Sweet, savory, meat, ...

Ask any chef what mistake home cooks make in the kitchen and they’ll likely argue that they are undersalting their food. If ...