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 ...

The right salt can heighten flavor, add crunch and transform a dish. Three chefs explain which types they rely on and exactly ...

2024 F&W Best New Chef Leina Horii agrees that of all kosher salts, Diamond Crystal feels the best between her fingers. “Like the name implies, the salt structure is almost crystalline as opposed to ...

“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, ...

For crispier roasted chicken, mix kosher salt and baking powder in a 3:1 ratio and rub it evenly over the skin. You can roast right away, but an overnight rest in the refrigerator (uncovered, for ...

Ever wonder why a pinch of flaky salt doesn't pack the same punch as table salt? Certain physical characteristics change how ...

Enjoy a crispy, golden chicken schnitzel paired with a refreshing cucumber, onion, and herb salad, perfectly balancing flavors with a touch of lemon.