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 Some of the most popular dishes are chicken cutlets, sausage and peppers, meatballs, penne, beef stew and the deep dish, Sicilian pizza. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026 The restaurant’s chicken cutlets call for lamb fat, pork fat or pork belly to help add moisture and flavor to the ground chicken. Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Make it in batches if your skillet is too small to accommodate all the cutlets at once. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 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 Another instance involved crushing Fritos, another Legacy sponsor, to bread chicken cutlets. Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 Divide reserved marinara mixture between cutlets and spread nearly to edges of each. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Bread chicken cutlets, give them a quick fry, then slide them into a baking dish. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlets
Noun
  • Each package of handmade crab cakes comes in a two-pack and can be found in the freezer section.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The menu includes Easter ham, steamship round beef and roast chicken, plus breakfast items, pastas, salads, chilled shrimp, sushi, and 12 different dessert cakes, tarts, cookies and ice creams.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The double cheeseburger includes two patties (thinner style, 2 ounces or so each of 85% lean beef) seared fast on a hot griddle, with American cheese on a kaiser roll.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Belgium’s menu includes moules frites or steamed mussels in white wine, shrimp croquettes, beef roast, bone-in pork chop, classic chocolate mousse.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

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“Cutlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlets. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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