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 Everything is made fresh daily, from buttery scones and flaky galettes to nostalgic pop tarts and muffins. Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026 How to Use This Crust Martha uses this rustic, earthy crust for her rhubarb galette recipe; make it when the first stalks of rhubarb appear at the market for a wonderfully delicious, ultra-springy dessert. Martha Stewart, 13 Feb. 2026 Next to it is a flaky potato-and-egg galette and a few chocolate chip cookies. Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026 Stephenson suggests preparing a less time-consuming turkey leg or breast, or skipping the bird altogether in favor of something like a shepherd's pie, savory galette or lasagna. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for galette
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Noun
  • Eating contests for kids and adults will feature ice cream, funnel cakes, barbecue pizza, watermelon and corn dogs.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • Red Velvet Cake Batter is loaded with massive chunks of red velvet cake and swirls of cream cheese frosting.
    Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The seasoning of those enormous patties was on point.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • 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

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“Galette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galette. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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