How to Use ciabatta in a Sentence

ciabatta

noun
  • The grill guy in front of me oils a thick slice of ciabatta and sets it down on the grates.
    — John Birdsall, Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • While dip is cooking, cut ciabatta into thin slices and again in half.
    — Tanner Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2020
  • At this point, toss in 1 1/2 cups of bite-sized torn pieces of ciabatta bread.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These croutons, made from the ciabatta, are good in any salad.
    — Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Toast one slice of ciabatta bread and spread with mayonnaise.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Avoid hard, crusty bread, like ciabatta or baguette, which get a little too crunchy on the griddle.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2023
  • For each sandwich, split a ciabatta roll or 6- to 8-inch length of baguette in half.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 27 July 2022
  • One ciabatta loaf will be used in three different recipes throughout the week.
    — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Prep turkey, prepare the apple crisp, toast the ciabatta bread, and so on.
    — Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Tear the ciabatta into big, rough chunks, about 1½ inches large.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The burrata comes with Thai basil pesto and warm za’atar ciabatta.
    — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Grill or broil a few slices of a rustic bread, such as ciabatta, brush them with olive oil and serve alongside to sop up the broth.
    — Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020
  • But an overly hearty ciabatta roll sucks up any and all moisture, leaving the sandwich far too dry.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Lightly toast 2 slices brioche or challah (avoid anything crusty, like ciabatta or a baguette).
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 July 2023
  • My 15-year-old son baked bread for the first time ever yesterday — ciabatta.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Cube the ciabatta into 1-inch obliques, following the size of the cut tomatoes.
    — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019
  • The smoky meat and the soft ciabatta provided the foundation.
    — Andy Staples, SI.com, 30 June 2017
  • Sandwich choices are roast beef, smoked turkey and a veggie combo, served on ciabatta.
    — John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Food items include a combat kolache and a tacti-club ciabatta sandwich.
    — Emma Balter, Chron, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Singed by fire that came through on the palate, house pesto and soft mozzarella complemented the weighty breast, as did the chew of the ciabatta.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Two pounds of short ribs encased in seemingly a loaf of ciabatta, stabbed in the center with a knife, has that effect on a table.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The ciabatta bun is smeared with ranch dressing and stuffed with diced and pickled jalapeños, cauliflower and carrots.
    — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, 12 Dec. 2019
  • The hot roast beef sandwich has roast beef, cheddar, caramelized onions, horseradish mayo and banana peppers on a ciabatta bun.
    — Clayton Hanson, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The Duroc, a ham and smoked pork combo on ciabatta, was likewise lifeless due to what struck me as a lethal lack of seasoning.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Those who still insist on using ciabatta clearly haven’t learned the hard way; Homeslice has.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The shareable dish is made with ciabatta bread from local favorite Hinkel’s Bakery.
    — Birmingham Magazine, al, 5 Aug. 2019
  • The standard damper setting is soft enough to allow some wallowing around turns and absorb every bump like ciabatta soaking up olive oil.
    — Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2021
  • When the very fancy butter arrived, it was perched on a rustic wood board, deep yellow and sitting opposite a loaf of olive ciabatta.
    — Noah Lederman, Bon Appétit, 9 June 2022
  • Everything from ciabatta to pizza crust and flat bread are made in-house and feature perfect crunchy exteriors and airy crumbs.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2023
  • The burrata was soft and melted in the mouth, while the ciabatta was crispy and chewy, lending the sandwich a perfect flavor and texture blend.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024

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