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
  • Menu highlights will include Peruvian seafood crudo, West Coast oysters, crab cakes Benedict with caviar, Australian Wagyu steak and eggs, truffle croque madame and more.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Most breads, pastas, cereals, cakes and cookies are off-limits.
    Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Not in our basket were some of the chain’s more fun and fancy items, which run the gamut from croissants to Belgian chocolate to high-quality burger patties, and a whole range of alcoholic beverages.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Some of my favorites include Bajiye, savory black-eyed pea fritters; Baasto Lisaanyo, Somali lasagna with cumin and cilantro in the sauce; and Bariis Isku Karis, one-pot goat and rice, Ahmed’s childhood favorite.
    The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
  • This waterfront favorite sits on a natural cove just below Cap Maison and serves up seafood classics like fish & chips, plus regional hits including creole fish stew with curry and island conch fritters with chili mango chutney.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Galettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galettes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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