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cutlets

noun

plural of cutlet

as in cakes

a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a breaded veal cutlet

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Recent Examples of cutlets Substitute the chicken breasts for cutlets for less prep work and faster cooking time. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 If pork sounds better to you, consider these lemony sautéed cutlets or our crispy pork cutlets, either of which would complement the dish without overpowering its delicate flavor. — Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026 This recipe works just as well with veal or pork cutlets using the same preparation method. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Items in front of refrigerator including flan cakes and gelatin cups lacking date mark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Raad’s colorful cakes are at once cheerful and cold—his trademark tragicomic blend of fiction and fact.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of cakes

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The transient air pressure of a passing thunderstorm, or the excessive production of cow patties, spoiled the chips.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Burgers develop a deeper crust on leaner patties, especially when cooked on a griddle or in a skillet.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of patties

Noun

Only light regional dishes and bites such as croquettes, Cinco Jotas ham, cheese, and quince, along with Rioja Alavesa wine, are served for lunch or supper via the Delicatessen or Egukzi Soro Bar and Garden (or room service).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The à la carte menu include standouts like squid ink croquettes and shrimp toast, but the seven-course Chef’s Journey is the best introduction to León’s style.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of croquettes

Noun

Lotte caters, and Yoon reminisces fondly about trays of modeum jeon, assorted fritters and pancakes her family would order each New Year’s.

— Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Yeah, the fritters have brought something out in our bake clubbers.

— Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fritters

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