Kosher Salt

Also referred to as kitchen salt, kosher salt is a coarse, iodine-fee edible salt that is used in cooking. It consists mainly of sodium chloride and may include anti-caking agents. Kosher salt is actually great for cooking because it's easier to handle than ordinary table salt, not to mention that it has a cleaner, lighter taste. If you're substituting table salt in a recipe that calls for kosher salt, you should remember to use half the amount of table salt as the recipe calls for. For instance, if a recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, use 1 tablespoon of table salt instead.