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 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 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
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Noun
  • The employee was outnumbered and unable to stop the group from leaving with the cakes, the store owner said.
    CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • But don’t skip the breakfast sandwiches, constructed on outstandingly thick bread and stuffed with creamy egg salad and crispy shrimp cakes.
    Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Transfer patties to a sheet pan and finish in the oven for about 1 1/2 minutes.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
  • For a satisfying vegetarian meal, use black beans to make homemade burger patties and top them with your favorite fixings for a dish that's rich in both protein and fiber.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 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
  • Other treats include apple fritters and doughnut dots.
    Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.
    Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026

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