Thesaurus results for GALETTES

galettes

noun

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 And if the galettes dislodge themselves, they're probably done. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 Customers have been devouring the plum galettes, which are flaky fruit pastries. — Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 Everything is made fresh daily, from buttery scones and flaky galettes to nostalgic pop tarts and muffins. — Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

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Noun

Also worth trying are the arepas de choclo, sweet yellow corn cakes filled with gooey mozzarella.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Mayrlife gave me a grinder of pink mineral salt as a parting gift and a packed lunch of rice cakes and goat cheese for the ride back to Vienna.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

Definition of cakes

Noun

These crispy chickpea patties or balls are packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Expect pita foldies stuffed with wagyu, ahi tuna or falafel, breakfast pitas, smash burgers, Jamaican beef patties, vegan soft serve and smoothies like the Island Love (coconut milk, ginger) and the Queen City (matcha, kale, pineapple).

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of patties

Noun

Make zucchini fritters, and serve them with sour cream or yogurt sauce.

— Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Ochre is the new everyday eatery focused on South African cuisine and local ingredients, from fresh West Coast mussels, venison and Cape Malay favorites, like bobotie, curries, and pumpkin fritters.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of fritters

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