noun
- a small, dark brown mushroom with a mild flavor, commonly used in cooking; a young portobello mushroom.
Usage: Also spelled 'cremino' or 'cremini mushroom'.; Plural: cremini or creminis.
Examples
- I sautéed cremini mushrooms with garlic and olive oil for the pasta dish.
- The recipe calls for sliced cremini instead of white button mushrooms.
- Cremini mushrooms have a richer flavor than regular white mushrooms.
- She added fresh cremini to the salad for extra texture and taste.
- The chef preferred cremini for their earthier taste in the risotto.