How to Use crostini in a Sentence

crostini

plural noun
  • This dip is best smeared on slices of crostini.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Use them on a salad, stir fry them with rice, or top toast and call it a crostini.
    — Sunset Magazine, 2020-03-20
  • Serve with crostini that has been smeared with fresh goat cheese, and garnish with herbs.
    — al, 2019-08-20
  • Served with a side of crostini for scooping.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Slice your baguettes into ½-inch rounds to make the crostini.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 2023-03-28
  • Pair it with crostini and celery for a light bite before the main meal.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Serve with crostini dressed with olive oil and sea salt for a showstopping spread.
    — Jessica Fecteau, Peoplemag, 2022-11-13
  • When the crostini are cool enough to handle, rub each one with the cut side of the garlic.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2021-04-20
  • First course is Caesar with beef tartare, quail egg, crostini and aioli.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 2022-01-06
  • These crunchy stalwarts have been replaced with crostini, meat, cheese, and olives.
    — Danny Palumbo, Bon Appétit, 2023-03-02
  • Or, spread on crostini and top with a thin slice of beef tenderloin or smoked salmon for a great hors d’oeuvre.
    — Anne Schamberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2018-03-20
  • Mix up your standard crostini with this unique recipe that uses sweet potato slices.
    — Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The dressing is then mixed with large wedges of romaine lettuce, more cheese and a crostini.
    — Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 2024-07-01
  • Creamy goat cheese and sweet, fresh strawberries balance out the heat from the jalapeños in this crostini recipe.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Smear over crostini and finish with balsamic, olive oil, and flaky salt.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The bland crostini on the Tree of Life taste like they were procured from a gas station.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2019-06-11
  • Make the crostini Slice the bread into thick pieces, brush with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Jarred beans can also be a nice touch on crostini or other appetizers where the whole beans are kept intact.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Serve with crostini and Boursin for a crisp and creamy accompaniment.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Spread this on toast points or crostini for a throwback appetizer that will please everyone.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • On the menu: smoked salmon Oscars–that is, pumpernickel crostini shaped like Oscars topped with creme fraiche and a hint of caviar.
    — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 2017-02-15
  • Bright green asparagus ribbons enliven a crunchy crostini base with the help of fresh herbs and a smear of cheesy ricotta mixture.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she's smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
  • Traditionally, crostini are made from a crusty Italian baguette that’s sliced thin and topped with olive oil, then baked until crisp.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • His demos — which include tastings and recipes — will feature brûléed gorgonzola crostini and a jumbo lump crab and jalapeño risotto.
    — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Put the Brie in the oven on a rack below the crostini if baking at the same time, and bake until the cheese is soft and oozing, 9 to 15 minutes.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Since my buffet also included crostini for the cheese and charcuterie selection, people could grab a slice from there to act as the vehicle for their saucy meatballs.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Serve this Southern favorite on crunchy crostini for easy individual pickup.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Or In Italy At Brother Wolf This place gets its inspiration from Italian aperitivo bars with small bites like focaccia, arancini, and seasonal crostini.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Alternatively, spend afternoons aimlessly wandering neighborhoods like Dorsoduro or Cannaregio, where small wine bars known as bacari serve local vino and cicchetti (think Venetian tapas like olives, crostini, and arancini).
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026

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