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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 Quick-cooking chicken cutlets come together with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon for a rich, comforting meal. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 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

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Hungry festgoers could choose from typical fair fare like hot dogs, pizza and funnel cakes as well as sandwiches, tacos, barbecue, smoothies, desserts and Italian ice.

— Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Earth-shatteringly, it was revealed that the AI-loving Gal Gadot did not receive one of the famed Tom Cruise coconut cakes.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

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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
Try the red prawn croquettes or Iberian pork with tarragon and mustard duck with spring mushrooms.

— Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of croquettes

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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
Working one at a time, dip warm fritters in glaze, turning to coat.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

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