crostini
plural noun
cros·ti·ni
krȯ-ˈstē-nē 
: small slices of usually toasted bread topped with a spread or other food
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Bright green asparagus ribbons enliven a crunchy crostini base with the help of fresh herbs and a smear of cheesy ricotta mixture.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 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
Serve this bubbly, lightly browned dip with crackers or crostini.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 1 Jan. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 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
Serve this bubbly, lightly browned dip with crackers or crostini.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Crostini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crostini. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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