cutlets

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 This recipe works just as well with veal or pork cutlets using the same preparation method. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 It's all drizzled over thin chicken cutlets that take just a few minutes to brown in a skillet. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side. Martha Stewart, 21 June 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
Noun
  • The pair started at farmers markets with treats before building up to cakes.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Set casseroles, cakes, pies, meat, and other full dishes that have the potential to overflow on a sheet pan so any drips will be contained rather than spilling onto the racks and the oven floor.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That’s aside from the other secret sauce, of course, which is DBS sauce — slathered on many of its patties.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The starchy goodness is the best possible accompaniment to the moist, meaty patties CJ’s serves up.
    Katie Akin, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Begin with crispy calamari fritti, the duck rillette croquettes served with a mustard aioli or a mezze trio of dips with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Serve the crispy fritters with garlic aioli or cottage cheese.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Conch, one of the country’s most recognizable ingredients, takes center stage through fresh conch salad and fritters.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Cutlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlets. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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