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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 These cutlets could be transformed into the star of Lemon Chicken Pasta, added to a sandwich, turned into Pizza Chicken, swapped into Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowls, or used to make Easy Chicken Parmesan. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 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 The younger Iannaccone started as a youngster breading chicken cutlets and baking cookies with his grandmother, then worked with his dad. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026 For me, cutlets must be paired with cold cuts to qualify. — Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 On day two of the first Test of this summer, players could choose from chargrilled chipotle chicken supreme, teriyaki salmon fillet, chargrilled lamb cutlets or tomato and mozzarella gnocchi. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 June 2026 Arrange 3 chicken cutlets on each plate next to pasta. — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 The Italian dish usually features thin chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto and sage, and Keenan adds jelly to it. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlets
  1. cakes
  2. patties
  3. croquettes
  4. fritters
Noun
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and rice cakes are tender, about 5 minutes.
    — Catherine Yoo, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t leave Long Beach Island without trying the jumbo lump crab cakes from Ship Bottom Shellfish.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cakes
Noun
  • Delicious food — Jamaican patties, raspberry tarts, Nigerian-style goat, salmon tamales — scented the streets.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike many major fast-food chains, In-N-Out does not freeze its beef patties or produce, KTLA reported.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of patties
Noun
  • Downstairs, in what used to be the bank’s vault, is Subterra, a chic listening bar serving small bites like shrimp croquettes and Wagyu sliders, plus technique-heavy cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Breakfast will include quick grab-and-go items such as muffins, fruit, coffee and tea, as well as heartier dishes like shrimp and grits, salmon croquettes and egg dishes.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of croquettes
Noun
  • Our custom is inclusive, allowing for rolls, buns, fritters, crumb cakes, muffins, twists, knots, and baked goods in any size, shape, or style.
    — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Aside from the Portuguese barbecue foods at their welcome dinner, their wedding meal featured several traditional flavors, such as cod fritters and sausage, while the mains were more continental.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of fritters

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