patties

plural of patty
as in cakes
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the enticing aroma of sausage patties sizzling in the skillet

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Recent Examples of patties Season the patties just before cooking. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 The Grill, Chill & Stay Safe events will provide frozen hamburger patties, hot dogs, buns and watermelons in addition to other food options for Fresh Start Market shoppers. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 In honor of its namesake, a Great Pyrenees named Mojo, the kitchen also serves patties, chicken and fried eggs for doggy diners. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 Shape mixture into four patties. Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 Wipe out the pan, heat over high, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and cook the patties without moving them, pressing firmly once to ensure even cooking. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026 On phone screens across the United States, beautiful women with glossy hair seemed to materialize en masse, flipping sizzling patties of meat and rocking impossibly calm babies. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 For a satisfying vegetarian meal, use black beans to make homemade burger patties and top them with your favorite fixings for a dish that's rich in both protein and fiber. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 In the morning, expect a rotating selection of savory pastries; a hearty breakfast sando featuring one of the city’s fluffiest egg patties with pork, an umeboshi aioli and salmoriglio; and a morning congee. Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
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Noun
  • The pandan cakes were feather-light yet buttery, balanced neatly by sharp passionfruit sorbet.
    Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
  • Boring homemade cakes don't do that.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The younger Iannaccone started as a youngster breading chicken cutlets and baking cookies with his grandmother, then worked with his dad.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • For me, cutlets must be paired with cold cuts to qualify.
    Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.
    Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Sample dishes like West Indian conch fritters, Yellowfin tuna tartare, Kentucky fried green tomatoes, and a signature Kentucky Hot Brown.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • For fritters, in a medium bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and 1 1/2 tsp.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026

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