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
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Use them on a salad, stir fry them with rice, or top toast and call it a crostini.
—Sunset Magazine, 20 Mar. 2020
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Serve with crostini that has been smeared with fresh goat cheese, and garnish with herbs.
—al, 20 Aug. 2019
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Served with a side of crostini for scooping.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
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Slice your baguettes into ½-inch rounds to make the crostini.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
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Pair it with crostini and celery for a light bite before the main meal.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
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Serve with crostini dressed with olive oil and sea salt for a showstopping spread.
—Jessica Fecteau, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2022
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When the crostini are cool enough to handle, rub each one with the cut side of the garlic.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
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Keep this easy pickle recipe handy to add a tangy bite to crostini, salads, and more.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
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First course is Caesar with beef tartare, quail egg, crostini and aioli.
—Susan Dunne, courant.com, 6 Jan. 2022
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These crunchy stalwarts have been replaced with crostini, meat, cheese, and olives.
—Danny Palumbo, Bon Appétit, 2 Mar. 2023
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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, 20 Mar. 2018
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Mix up your standard crostini with this unique recipe that uses sweet potato slices.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
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The dressing is then mixed with large wedges of romaine lettuce, more cheese and a crostini.
—Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
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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
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Smear over crostini and finish with balsamic, olive oil, and flaky salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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One of the simplest ways to enjoy fresh ricotta is on a crostini.
—Saveur, 11 Aug. 2015
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The bland crostini on the Tree of Life taste like they were procured from a gas station.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 June 2019
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Keep those pesky mosquitos away from your crostini with mini mesh food covers.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 11 June 2021
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Making crostini, little toasts, is one of the easiest parts of this recipe.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2018
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Whether they’re sliced or halved, arranged in a tart shell, on a crostini or just on a plate, there are few visions more enticing.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2017
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Culinary arts students sliced baguettes for crostini to be topped with maple duck breast and cranberry marmalade.
—Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Jan. 2018
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Snack on sweet treats (think lemon elderflower cake) and smoked salmon crostini and asparagus goat cheese tart.
—Hannah Steinkopf-Frank, RedEye Chicago, 14 May 2018
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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
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Make your selection in store, then grab some potato chips, crostini or bilinis, and creme fraiche to pair with to the salty treat.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2024
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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
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The event began at 6 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres of chili lobster roll, tuna tataki and goat cheese crostini.
—Dan Klepal, ajc, 20 June 2018
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Serve with crostini and Boursin for a crisp and creamy accompaniment.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Spread this on toast points or crostini for a throwback appetizer that will please everyone.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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It’s served with crostini, and everyone in Cincinnati should order it.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 23 Apr. 2024
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