How to Make Crostini - 3 ways! | Hilah Cooking

Crostini is Italian for "little toasts" and it's exactly what that sounds like (crostino is the singular of the word). Thin slices of a baguette or other narrow loaf, lightly oiled and then oven-toasted until crisp. Think of a fancy Melba toast. Crostini can be topped with any combination of delectable treats you can think of. They are a great way to try out new flavor combinations that have been floating around in your brain - anise and figs; peanuts and pork; blackberry and curry (™ on all those combos, BTW!) - before you try it out on a real actual full-on meal. Crostini are different from bruschetta in that bruschetta are larger and grilled. Bruschetta comes from bruscare, meaning "to roast over coals" which tells you the biggest difference between crostini and bruschetta. Both are served as appetizers, but to me, the smaller size and convenience of oven-toasting, make crostini the clear winner in the snack and appetizers category.

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[yogawithadriene]

Yum! I only ever think to make bruschetta! Now I am going to spice it up!

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roll them up like a joint hahahaha this is why you're the best "cooking guru" on youtube.

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"It's especially helpful for when you need to say 'I love you, " but you really don't give a shit."  LOL Perfect!

[sneakeey]

What a simple and delicious little treat. I like the ease of this! Thanks Hilah!

[FarenMonique]

Love that background music when things speed up just a bit... Reminds me of playing Super Mario Bros. when you go under water.

[GaryT]

"Wet and sticky" my oh my -Hilah you are the best, your vids always put a smile on my face

[kristenwonder]

You are honestly my favorite cooking Youtuber! I've been using your pie crust recipe for years.

[SimplyBakings]

I learned a new word, Crostini. haha, you're funny, great recipe Hilah!

[AriyeleRessler]

i lurve crostini on glufree! so yummy. 

[hammertime]

this is one of your funnest recipes to date. love the choice of music, too! go Hilah!

[sdega]

Great toppings! I'm going to plan a party just so I can serve these!

[xtaylorxboyx]

Cant believe you came up with ideas of crostini! They looook great. And funnyy as ever hilah hahahah

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Love the quick & easy recipes! Your too funny! lol tfs

[carmen-kzli]

That looks absolutely delicious!!!! Keep cooking

[nsaly]

That looks delicious!! I'll have to try this sometime! :) thanks

[deview]

Hilah, they all look great. I like putting pepper on the sweet ones, especially if you use hot pepper jelly on them. You have some wonderful ideas. Thanks Neil

[balletkido]

The sweet ones with the goat cheese look the best!

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[sailoreric]

So what were you going to do with that radish? Hahahah great video as always!