Crostino

Crostini

Crostini

Italian appetizer

Crostini (lit. 'little crusts'; sg.: crostino) are an Italian appetizer consisting of small slices of grilled or toasted bread[1] and toppings.[2] The toppings may include a variety of different cheeses, meats, vegetables and condiments, or may be presented more simply with a brush of olive oil and herbs or a sauce.

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Along with bruschetta, crostini are thought to originate in medieval times when it was typical for peasants to eat their meals on slices of bread[2] instead of using ceramics.[3]

See also

The dictionary definition of crostini at Wiktionary

References

  1. [1]
    Hazan, Marcella. "Victor's Parmesan and Olive Oil Crostino". epicurious.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Crostini". tasteatlas.com. AtlasMedia Ltd. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  3. [3]
    Castagno, Dario; Rodi, Robert (2004). Too Much Tuscan Sun: Confessions of a Chianti Tour Guide. Globe Pequot Press. p. 224.


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