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

“Once you switch, it’s hard to go back.” ...

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 ...

You've probably noticed that some recipes call for salt while others specifically call for kosher salt. Just salt likely means table salt, such as Morton Iodized Salt, while kosher salt will say—you ...

Do you really need kosher salt in your kitchen or will table salt suffice? We had a chef weigh in on whether or not kosher salt is worthy of a spot on your shelf. If you come across a dinner recipe ...

A chef instructor taught me how to substitute one for the other. • Table salt grains are finer, so a teaspoon equals much more salt by volume. • Kosher salt’s large crystals give greater control and ...

Salt is a key part of our diets. It's also vital for our survival, as dietitian Lena Beal, MS, RDN, LD and National Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics previously told USA TODAY.