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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 Substitute the chicken breasts for cutlets for less prep work and faster cooking time. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 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

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Noun

The waterfront features a whiskey distillery, green spaces and restaurants offering local delicacy options, like steamed crabs and crab cakes.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Toward the end of the night, Hadid blew out candles on four separate cakes, each one meant to honor one Guest in Residence location.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of cakes

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Egg patties were at 50 degrees and 52 degrees in the reach-in cooler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The plaintiffs accused McDonald’s of intentionally shaping McRib patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and make diners believe the sandwich contains rib meat, an expensive cut known for its higher fat content and rich flavor.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of patties

Noun

My dinner began with crisp pork and apple croquettes—delivering all the hearty comfort of a Sunday roast in just a few sweet-and-savory bites—followed by silky slivers of Scottish salmon, cured in-house, of course.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Only light regional dishes and bites such as croquettes, Cinco Jotas ham, cheese, and quince, along with Rioja Alavesa wine, are served for lunch or supper via the Delicatessen or Egukzi Soro Bar and Garden (or room service).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of croquettes

Noun

Lotte caters, and Yoon reminisces fondly about trays of modeum jeon, assorted fritters and pancakes her family would order each New Year’s.

— Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Yeah, the fritters have brought something out in our bake clubbers.

— Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

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