galette

Definition of galettenext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a golden-brown galette of lightly buttered and sautéed potato slices

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Recent Examples of galette Classic dessert offerings include an apple galette and a quince torte, each for $32, and a honey walnut tart for $35. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Like party samosas, a jammy Brie galette, and turkey pot pie. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025 Over a lunch of lobster salad and apple galette, conversation drifted easily between projects, passions, and reinvention. Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025 The galette must have gone into the oven at the start of the meal. Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for galette
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Noun
  • Overall the hotel has the feel of a fine and exclusive members’ club, with a cake hour at 4pm and a complimentary glass of English wine on offer at 5.
    Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The wholesaler will be rolling out custom cake and deli tray ordering through its mobile app.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Serve quinoa patties with chanterelles and tahini sauce.
    Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Use thick-cut bread that's sturdy enough to hold the patties and toppings.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Galette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galette. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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