cutlets

Definition of cutletsnext
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 Chicken cutlets are browned and topped with fresh mozzarella and a bruschetta-style topping, making this dish impressive enough for company, but easy enough for a weeknight. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 Place it on the stovetop to steam fish, shallow-fry chicken cutlets, and sauté winter vegetables, or toss it in the oven to roast a pork tenderloin or bake fruit cobbler. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • Previously, Crumbl offered seven desserts (cookies, bars, brownies, pies and cakes) as their weekly menu.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • All-purpose flour can be used for breads, muffins, cakes, and more.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The item features two beef patties, three slices of cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions and a new tangy Big Arch sauce on a poppy and sesame seed bun, according to a news release.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Typically, the potato patties are only available as a side during breakfast hours but customers with access to the Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper can order the hash browns side all day long.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The region’s North African influences (Tunisia lies just across the coast) are acutely manifest in its cuisine—San Vito Lo Capo hosts an annual couscous festival and chickpea fritters, pistachios, and spices such as saffron and cinnamon feature across many of its restaurants’ menus.
    Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Menus across the resort will continue to evolve, but early standouts at El Bembé, a concept inspired by the food kiosks that dot Puerto Rico’s beaches, include octopus tostones and sorullitos de maíz (corn fritters) topped with a savory cheese sauce straight from Rosado’s grandmother’s recipe book.
    Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Cutlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlets. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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