Choose your workhorse. For everyday cooking and baking, keep Diamond Crystal or Morton® kosher salt in the pantry. The lighter, airier crystals of Diamond Crystal are great for pinching; Morton packs more densely and is easy to measure.

Master conversions. Remember: ¾ tsp table salt = 1 tsp Morton® Kosher = 1¾ tsp Diamond Crystal; and 1 tbsp table = 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Morton® = 2 tbsp Diamond Crystal.

Season in stages. Taste and adjust as you cook—begin with half the recommended salt, then finish with another pinch just before plating.

Use flaky salt as a finishing touch. Sprinkle a few flakes of Maldon or other sea salt on warm baked goods, fresh-from-oven proteins, salads, or even chocolate desserts for crunch and brightness.

Keep a small jar of Himalayan pink salt by your water bottle or glass. A pinch adds minerals and balance for a natural electrolyte boost.