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Recent Examples of croquettes
Some of the country’s most traditional dishes, from croquettes to red mullet fish to eggplant and squid, are fried in extra virgin olive oil.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The Serving Spoon is famed for its generous helpings of golden catfish, salmon croquettes and daily specials like oxtails on Wednesdays and shrimp and grits on the weekends.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Form seafood mixture into 8 croquettes (about 3 tablespoons each).
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Start with the clam chowder or salt cod croquettes before tucking into a steamed lobster.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent items include butternut squash Milanese, pickled mushroom croquettes and caramelized apple olive oil cake.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The Serving Spoon is famed for its generous helpings of golden catfish, salmon croquettes and daily specials like oxtails on Wednesdays and shrimp and grits on the weekends.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Form seafood mixture into 8 croquettes (about 3 tablespoons each).
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Start with the clam chowder or salt cod croquettes before tucking into a steamed lobster.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent items include butternut squash Milanese, pickled mushroom croquettes and caramelized apple olive oil cake.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croquettes
Noun
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Containers will be provided to take home other cakes, but feel free to bring your own.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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From cakes to pies to cookies and more, these are Grandma's favorite dessert recipes to enjoy on Easter Sunday.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cook sausage patties or links sliced in half (classic pork for richer flavor, turkey or chicken for a leaner option), then scramble eggs in the same pan.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This waterfront favorite sits on a natural cove just below Cap Maison and serves up seafood classics like fish & chips, plus regional hits including creole fish stew with curry and island conch fritters with chili mango chutney.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to make a reservation or risk missing out on savoring conch fritters and the signature pulled pork burger.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Make it in batches if your skillet is too small to accommodate all the cutlets at once.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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That can be tricky on a whole bird, the parts of which can cook at different rates, or even larger pieces such as cutlets.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Croquettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquettes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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