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Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup

Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 With a mortar and pestle, grind together rosemary and kosher salt. Pour in olive oil and continue to mash until the oil starts to turn a darker green. Set aside for about an hour.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Place the squash, rutabagas, parsnips and potatoes in a large bowl. Pour the olive oil mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the bowl. Toss vegetables with oil to coat.
  4. 4 Evenly spread vegetables on the prepared pan. Roast 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until nicely browned and cooked through. You may need to remove some of the smaller pieces from the oven before all of the vegetables are cooked to avoid burning them.
  5. 5 While the vegetables are roasting, simmer chicken stock in a large pot over medium low heat. When the vegetables are done add them to the simmering chicken stock and simmer together for about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot, or puree in batches in a blender or food processor. Add extra broth or water if the soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warmed bowls, garnishing each serving by drizzling a quarter teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and a quarter teaspoon of white truffle oil over the soup.

By Always Cooking Up Something

Chef John's Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Chef John's Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
115 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Start the soup: Drizzle olive oil into large roasting pan. Add onion, carrots, garlic cloves, and a big pinch of salt; toss until vegetables are coated in oil. Place squash halves onto the chopped vegetables with the cut sides facing up. Sprinkle squash with additional salt.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow vegetables to cool a bit.
  4. 4 While the vegetables are cooling, make the brown butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When butter foams and starts to turn golden brown, reduce the heat to low. When butter turns from golden to a light, nutty brown, remove from the heat and immediately stir in sage leaves.
  5. 5 Finish the soup: Scoop out squash flesh and place into a large stockpot with remaining roasted vegetables. Stir in chicken broth, brown butter mixture, and maple syrup. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and slowly simmer to blend flavors, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  6. 6 Blend with an immersion blender until very smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Pass mixture through a strainer to remove any remaining fibrous bits.
  7. 7 If soup seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of water or chicken broth. Stir in cider vinegar, a pinch of salt if needed, and cayenne pepper. Garnish each serving with a dollop of crème fraîche and chopped chives.

By John Mitzewich

Moroccan Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat and cook cubed lamb until nicely browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss in diced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add minced garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add tomato paste and cook and stir for about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and celery; stir until well combined. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. 6 Once soup is boiling, add chickpeas and green lentils; season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7 Mix flour and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and drizzle slurry into the soup to thicken.
  8. 8 Bring back to a simmer and add 1/2 of the cilantro and 1/2 of the parsley; stir to combine.
  9. 9 Simmer on medium-low heat until meat and lentils are perfectly tender and soup has thickened, about 20 more minutes.
  10. 10 Stir in vermicelli pasta and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with cayenne and salt. Add remaining chopped cilantro and parsley and finish by drizzling lemon juice to taste into the soup.
  11. 11 Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Jan's Homemade Sriracha Salt

Jan's Homemade Sriracha Salt

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. 2 Mix salt and sriracha hot sauce together in a small bowl. Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and turn off the heat; let sit in the oven without opening the door, about 3 hours. Stir salt mixture, breaking up any clumps. If not completely dry, repeat the process and check after 1 hour.
  4. 4 Place dry salt mixture in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds until clumps are gone.

By What's for dinner, mom?

Celery Salt

Celery Salt

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Place celery leaves in a single layer on the paper towel; cover with a second paper towel. Microwave leaves, rearranging if needed, in 30-second intervals until dry and crispy. Uncover and cool, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Measure out 2 tablespoons celery leaves and crumble with your fingers. Add to salt and mix well. Briefly pulse in a spice grinder if desired.

By CarolynCooks

Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut

Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
20190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove and discard the core of the cabbages, then finely shred.
  2. 2 Combine 1/2 of the shredded cabbage with 1/2 of the salt in a large bowl; massage and squeeze for several minutes until the cabbage softens; it will be quite moist. Repeat with the remaining cabbage and salt. Leave cabbage at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Inspect two 1-liter (35-ounce) jars for cracks and rings or lids for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for about 10 minutes. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  4. 4 Squeeze cabbage and discard any excess liquid. Mix in caraway seeds and transfer to the prepared jars. Wipe the rims with a clean cloth, then screw on lids. Set jars in a cool, dark place on a towel, as they may leak during the fermentation process.
  5. 5 Ferment for 2 to 3 weeks, to taste. Once sauerkraut is ready, store jars in the fridge to slow the fermentation process. Sauerkraut will keep in the fridge for several months.

By Olenka

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
28392 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters, but do not cut all the way through the top, so that the lemon still holds together.
  2. 2 Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark, dry, and cool place.

By gartenfee

Instant Pot Wheat Berries

Instant Pot Wheat Berries

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add water and wheat berries; stir once. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes, then switch to the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  3. 3 Drain wheat berries and mix in salt.

By Cindy Spalding

Air Fryer Radish Green Chips

Air Fryer Radish Green Chips

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 When cutting off the greens of each radish, leave 1/4 inch of the radish attached to the greens. Place in a bowl. Add olive oil and salt, and toss to combine.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 5 minutes while the radish greens absorb the oil.
  3. 3 Place greens in the air fryer, radish slice-down. Cook for 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool for 3 minutes. Snack immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Preserved Lemons

Preserved Lemons

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
10095 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss the lemon slices in kosher salt to coat, and place them into a sterile 2 quart glass jar. Pour in the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand on the counter for 1 week. Turn the jar over daily. At the end of the week, top the jar off with enough olive oil to cover the lemons. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
  2. 2 To use, pull the lemon pulp from the peel, and scrape out the pith to leave only the yellow rind. Julienne, and add to your favorite dish for a lemony zing.

By THOMASSHERBOURNE

Quick-Cured Salmon

Quick-Cured Salmon

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together cold water, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Set brine aside.
  2. 2 Cut salmon along one side of the center connective tissue to the skin but not through. Turn the knife parallel to the cutting board and cut salmon meat from skin. Repeat on the remaining side; discard skin and connective tissue. Cut each fillet into 1/4-inch slices.
  3. 3 Working in batches of 5, place slices in brine for 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove cured slices to a wire rack; blot gently with paper towels.
  4. 4 Arrange cured salmon in a single layer on a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours to overnight.

By John Mitzewich

Dry-Aged Prime Rib

Dry-Aged Prime Rib

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
110 min
Total
44900 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 2 teaspoons kosher salt in 1/2 cup water. Wipe down prime rib with kosher salt water mixture.
  2. 2 Pour enough sea salt over a rimmed baking sheet until completely covered; sprinkle Himalayan pink salt on top. Place a roasting rack over salt on baking sheet. Place prime rib on the rack and refrigerate at 34 to 38 degrees F (1 to 3 degrees C), uncovered, for 30 to 40 days.
  3. 3 Remove prime rib from the refrigerator. Trim fat as needed. Transfer the rack into a roasting pan; place prime rib on top. Spray prime rib with water; season generously with kosher salt. Refrigerate 24 to 48 hours to let meat absorb salt.
  4. 4 Remove prime rib from the refrigerator; cover loosely with aluminum foil until warmed up slightly, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Insert a probe thermometer into the prime rib.
  6. 6 Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake until desired doneness is reached, about 90 minutes. [125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, or 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium] Rest prime rib before slicing, 30 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Corn Tortillas

Chef John's Corn Tortillas

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add masa harina to a large bowl; add water and salt. Stir with your fingers until dough starts to pull together.
  2. 2 Knead for a few minutes until smooth and texture resembles modeling clay or putty. Add more water if dough is too dry and more flour if too wet.
  3. 3 Place a damp towel over dough to keep it from drying out. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut a resealable plastic bag into 2 rounds the same size as your tortilla press; set aside. Place a clean kitchen towel over a pie dish for cooked tortillas; set aside
  5. 5 Place 1 plastic round on bottom of the tortilla press. Pull off a little piece of dough, enough to roll into a 1 1/2-inch, about 1-ounce ball. Place dough ball in center of plastic round and press down lightly; cover dough with remaining plastic round.
  6. 6 Fold tortilla press over, applying pressure to lever arm until tortilla flattens to desired thickness.
  7. 7 Open tortilla press; peel off top plastic round. Align your index finger on edge of bottom plastic round at edge of tortilla; flip it over into your other hand using your index finger. Carefully peel off plastic.
  8. 8 Gently slide tortilla, with your palm up, into a hot, dry skillet over medium- to medium-high heat. Cook 1 side for 30 to 45 seconds; flip and cook other side for 1 minute. Flip and press once or twice with a spatula until tortilla puffs up slightly; cook for 30 seconds. Flip and cook 5 to 10 seconds.
  9. 9 Quickly transfer tortilla to the prepared pie dish; fold towel over to keep warm. Repeat pressing and cooking with the remaining dough, stacking and wrapping tortillas.
  10. 10 Leave tortilla stack wrapped until soft and supple, at least 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Lentil Flatbread

Lentil Flatbread

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Add lentils and water to a blender, or food processor and soak for at least 3 hours.
  3. 3 Blend lentils until they are very smooth. Season with salt. (Batter can be used immediately, but for best results refrigerate overnight).
  4. 4 To cook, heat a non-stick pan on medium-high. Grease lightly with olive oil and allow to get hot. Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter to the hot pan.
  5. 5 Use the bottom of a ladle or spoon to spread out into a 5 or 6 inch circle. Lower heat to medium, and adjust from there if needed. Cook the first side for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, before flipping over.
  6. 6 Cook the second side for about 2 minutes, before transferring to a plate. Keep warm flatbreads covered with a towel while cooking and stacking.

By John Mitzewich

Kosher Salt Encrusted Prime Rib Roast

Kosher Salt Encrusted Prime Rib Roast

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
270 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 210 degrees F (100 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cover the bottom of a roasting pan with a layer of kosher salt. Place the roast, bone side down, on the salt. Season the meat with the ground black pepper and seasoning salt, then cover completely with kosher salt.
  3. 3 Roast in preheated oven for 4 to 5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove from oven and let rest for 30 minutes. This sets the juices and makes the roast easier to carve. (Note: Be sure to remove all the salt from the roast before serving.)

By MARBALET

Mason Jar Ice Cream

Mason Jar Ice Cream

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a 1-pint wide-mouth Mason jar in the freezer until chilled, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place cream, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt into the chilled jar. Beat with an electric hand mixer fitted with only one beater until thickened to the consistency of soft serve, 2 to 3 minutes, gradually increasing mixer speed from low to high. If desired, stir in any mix-ins with a long-handled spoon, making sure to leave at least 1/2 inch headspace. Seal the jar and freeze until hardened, about 4 hours.
Easy Fried Salmon

Easy Fried Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season salmon with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet.
  3. 3 Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn with a spatula and cook until salmon feels firm to the touch and skin is crisp, about 3 minutes more.

By Patrick O'Neal

Spicy Avocado Snack

Spicy Avocado Snack

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice the meat of each avocado half 3 or 4 times in one direction, turn avocado and slice 3 or 4 more slices perpendicular to the first slices creating 8 to 12 small cubes still attached to the peel.
  2. 2 Drizzle lemon juice over each avocado and top with kosher salt. Drizzle hot sauce over each. Eat with a fork or spoon.

By OxPatchReb

Two-Ingredient Dough Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

Two-Ingredient Dough Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
9 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust a cutting board with self-rising flour.
  2. 2 Place Greek yogurt in a bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour and stir until mixture forms a ball. Turn out ball onto the cutting board and knead until smooth.
  3. 3 Cut dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into ropes. Cut one rope into 1-inch pieces and place pieces in the basket of the air fryer.
  4. 4 Cook for 3 minutes. Shake and cook 3 additional minutes. Brush each pretzel bite with melted butter and cook 3 minutes more.
  5. 5 Transfer pretzel bites to the prepared baking sheet using tongs. Brush with melted butter again and sprinkle with kosher salt. Repeat with remaining ropes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Homemade Lox

Homemade Lox

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
2930 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse salmon with water; pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Lay a piece of plastic wrap onto a flat surface. Mix together kosher salt and sugar in a small bowl. Pour 1/2 of the salt mixture onto the plastic wrap; lay salmon on top. Cover salmon with remaining salt mixture.
  3. 3 Fold plastic wrap around salmon until secure; cover with a second layer of plastic wrap.
  4. 4 Transfer to a 9x9-inch baking pan; cover with an 8x8-inch baking pan. Place a heavy object onto the smaller baking pan to weigh salmon down. Cure in the refrigerator until salmon's surface is silky, about 48 hours.
  5. 5 Fill a large bowl with ice water. Fill a second bowl with cold water and 3 drops liquid smoke.
  6. 6 Unwrap salmon and dip in liquid smoke mixture to rinse. Remove to ice water and let sit, submerged, for 30 minutes. Repeat rinsing and submerging 2 more times, adding 3 drops liquid smoke to ice water each time.
  7. 7 Dry salmon with paper towels. Slice with a sharp knife, starting at the thin edge.

By Wacky Noodles

Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken

Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and chipotle pepper in a bowl. Rinse and pat chicken dry. Rub with seasoning blend, placing any excess in the cavity.
  2. 2 Allow to rest at room temperature for up to 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Place chicken in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Pour butter over the chicken. Cover.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and allow to rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Carve chicken and spoon over pan drippings before serving.

By Charlie Ciborek

Mezcal Paloma

Mezcal Paloma

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub the cut side of a lime wedge around the edge of the glass. Place salt on a plate and invert glass into salt to rim the glass. Fill glass with ice. Squeeze juice from the same lime wedge into the glass. Pour mezcal over ice, then top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with remaining lime wedge.

By France Cevallos

Easy Lime Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Easy Lime Shredded Brussels Sprouts

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir Brussels sprouts in the melted butter until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over sprouts and season with kosher salt and pepper.

By mommyluvs2cook

Chef John's Tarragon Aioli

Chef John's Tarragon Aioli

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush garlic and salt together in a mortar with a pestle; add tarragon and continue crushing with the pestle until tarragon is pulverized.
  2. 2 Stir mayonnaise and lemon juice into garlic-tarragon mixture until aioli is smooth; season with cayenne pepper.

By John Mitzewich

Best Roast Beef

Best Roast Beef

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Make sure roast is at room temperature. Tie roast at 3-inch intervals with cotton twine; this helps it from drying out and allows it to cook more evenly. Place roast on a rack in a baking pan.
  3. 3 Mix together salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub seasoning mixture into the meat.
  4. 4 Place in the preheated oven and roast for 60 minutes, or 20 minutes per pound if your roast is larger or smaller. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 120 to 125 degrees F (49 to 52 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil, and let rest so juices can redistribute, 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Slice and serve.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By RCP80

Buttermilk Dough for Fried Fruit Pies

Buttermilk Dough for Fried Fruit Pies

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse flour, lard, sugar, and salt in a food processor until you have flour-covered pea-sized pieces, about 15 quick pulses. Add buttermilk all at once and process until the wet dough almost comes together.
  2. 2 Generously flour work surface and scrape dough out onto it. Turn dough over to coat. Gather and fold dough over on itself a couple of times, then pat into a soft 4x6-inch block.
  3. 3 Crisscross 2 long pieces of plastic wrap to form an X and lightly dust with flour. Place dough in the center and wrap tightly. Smooth wrapped surface with rolling pin; flip and repeat. Chill at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, or slip into a zip-top plastic freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

By MrsWheelbarrow