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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  1. cakes
  2. patties
  3. fritters
Noun
  • The waterfront features a whiskey distillery, green spaces and restaurants offering local delicacy options, like steamed crabs and crab cakes.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Toward the end of the night, Hadid blew out candles on four separate cakes, each one meant to honor one Guest in Residence location.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of cakes
Noun
  • Egg patties were at 50 degrees and 52 degrees in the reach-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The plaintiffs accused McDonald’s of intentionally shaping McRib patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and make diners believe the sandwich contains rib meat, an expensive cut known for its higher fat content and rich flavor.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of patties
Noun
  • Lotte caters, and Yoon reminisces fondly about trays of modeum jeon, assorted fritters and pancakes her family would order each New Year’s.
    — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Yeah, the fritters have brought something out in our bake clubbers.
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fritters

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