galettes

Definition of galettesnext
plural of galette
as in cakes
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 galettes Baked Goods Use leftover egg wash in the place of an egg or partial egg for pastries or breads, like biscuits, scones, dinner rolls, pie crusts, or galettes, or in the place of egg wash needed for those recipes. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
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Noun
  • One of the classic American cakes is called a 1-2-3-4 cake, which, much like pound cake, gets its name from the proportion of ingredients used to make it.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • While working full-time as an executive assistant, Caswell started experimenting with baking her own cakes as a hobby.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Don’t be tempted to turn the patties over more than once or press on the meat because the moisture will seep out.
    The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Cut tomato salad, chicken and beef patties were slightly above proper holding temperature inside the facility’s reach-in cooler.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The region’s North African influences (Tunisia lies just across the coast) are acutely manifest in its cuisine—San Vito Lo Capo hosts an annual couscous festival and chickpea fritters, pistachios, and spices such as saffron and cinnamon feature across many of its restaurants’ menus.
    Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Menus across the resort will continue to evolve, but early standouts at El Bembé, a concept inspired by the food kiosks that dot Puerto Rico’s beaches, include octopus tostones and sorullitos de maíz (corn fritters) topped with a savory cheese sauce straight from Rosado’s grandmother’s recipe book.
    Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Galettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galettes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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