noun
- plural of cremini; a type of edible mushroom with a brown cap, similar to a button mushroom but with a darker color and slightly earthier flavor
Usage: Also spelled 'cremini' (singular) or 'cremino'; Commonly used in cooking and culinary contexts
Examples
- I sautéed the creminis with garlic and olive oil for the pasta dish.
- The recipe calls for sliced creminis instead of button mushrooms.
- Fresh creminis add a richer flavor to soups and stews.
- At the farmer's market, I picked up a basket of creminis for tonight's dinner.
- Creminis are more flavorful than white button mushrooms but less intense than portabellos.