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cre·mi·ni | \ kri-ˈmē-nē 
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\variants:
or crimini
plural cremini also creminis
Definition of cremini
: a meaty cultivated brown or tan mushroom that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the larger and more mature portobello
Examples of cremini in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Garlicky mushrooms: Substitute 1 pound small cremini or button mushrooms for the carrots.
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Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Pack up a picnic of Spanish tapas to feed a crowd," 3 July 2018 Add the cremini and shiitake mushrooms and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Quinoa pairs with a trio of mushrooms and kale for Passover side dish," 25 Mar. 2018 Try using different varieties of mushrooms – button, cremini, shiitake -- or a mix of whatever wild mushrooms are available at your market.
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Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Mushroom brie soup a creamy splurge," 23 Mar. 2018 Cook the sliced cremini mushrooms on medium-high, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5 minutes.
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The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Chicken Marsala," 12 Feb. 2018 Stir in cremini mushrooms, increase heat to medium-high and cook until creminis begin to brown, about 4 minutes.
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Judy Walker, NOLA.com, "8 invaluable tips for becoming a better cook in the new year," 26 Dec. 2017 Logan makes a customer favorite called Tommy’s Special with sliced meatballs, red onions, crushed red pepper flakes, goat cheese, broccoli and cremini mushrooms.
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Christina Mayo, miamiherald, "Merrick’s Pizza owner was trained by the Best in Coral Gables," 3 Aug. 2017
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The first known use of cremini was in 1984
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