croquette

as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a fish croquette that tasted more of filler than of fish

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Recent Examples of croquette Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The statement teased a couple of other offerings, including a clam dish with deep lilac and green colors; Iberico ham croquettes with yellow and orange flower petals on top; and chicken and shrimp ravioli. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025 According to Lin, Genki’s menu will have existing dishes from Tanuki — including curries, rice dishes and tempura — and original items meant for nearby Sacramento State students to easily take away, such as croquettes, katsu plates and bento boxes with a few small entree portions and a side dish. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025 For dinner, snag an appetizer of manchego and serrano ham croquettes with piquillo pepper emulsion and truffle. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles, and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand) on the evening.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Both packages include a choice of three salads, roasted turkey with stuffing and gravy, a choice of two sides (mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, asparagus) and one dessert (carrot cake, chocolate cake, or pumpkin cheesecake).
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The McRib comes on a toasted bun and consists of a boneless pork patty, barbeque sauce, dill pickles and onions.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And the two even launched a YouTube livestream featuring the decades-old patty.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Fresh apples and sharp Cheddar come together in a creamy sauce over chicken cutlets for a comforting fall meal.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • When the butter has melted, and the temperature has reached 325 F, add the chicken in batches (two cutlets at a time).
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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