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 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 My husband — who needed protein and calories but could consume only soft foods — was served chicken cutlets. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Cut across to separate the halves to form 4 cutlets. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 This recipe does it one better by using quick-cooking cutlets. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlets
Noun
  • Her brownies and cakes came from boxed mixes.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans to room temperature before running a butter knife inside the rim of the pans and inverting the cakes onto the rack.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • The team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef to make the patties superthin, then top them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.
    Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
  • Place patties on a toasted bun and top with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.
    Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These fritters are similar to hush puppies, but lighter and full of fresh corn flavor.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • His wife, Janae, steps in with the apple fritters and cinnamon rolls.
    Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026

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“Cutlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlets. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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