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 With only seven ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) there's really no excuse for not making these cutlets. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 Working in 2 batches and adding more oil between batches if needed, cook cutlets, turning halfway through, until deep golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Dinner is equally compelling, with dishes like Karoo lamb cutlets and milk tart mille-feuille, paired with stellar syrahs and chardonnays from the Cape. Mary Holland, Time, 12 Mar. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlets
Noun
  • Creamed cakes start with the fat.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Go for Manolo Betancur’s specialty tres leches cakes, breads, and pastries.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Salting too far in advance (or worse, mixing salt into the patties) will draw moisture to the surface, rendering the meat bouncy rather than unctuous.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The lettuce and onions are appropriately crunchy, the light mayo spread prevents sogginess and, most importantly, the quarter-pound patties are large and flavorful, with a noticeable taste of black pepper.
    Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Eggplant will surely play a starring role on the restaurant’s opening menu alongside pop-up favorites like cassoulet croquettes, quail pithivier, and choucroute garnie.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Sugar snap salad, cheesy green pea fritters, shrimp and pea pancakes, and more ways to load your spring dinner plan with all the peas.
    Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
  • There’s also Marcus Samuelsson’s Streetbird on the Beach, which channels Caribbean flavors with dishes like Calypso conch fritters, escovitch chicken, and plantain waffles.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026

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

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