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 Customers wanting to skip the bread can also get chicken breasts and beef patties wrapped in lettuce. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Dinner Time The Nest brings an upscale sensibility to the burger joint, with gourmet beef, bison, and black bean patties dressed in inventive combinations, plus a full menu of alternatives for anyone not in a burger mood. John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026 The Baconator is made with two beef patties, six strips of bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise on a toasted bun. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Because lamb is part of the mixture, grill the patties until cooked through but don’t overcook. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 Southern Living and other outlets have described the patties as a budget-friendly way to recreate a fast-food-style chicken sandwich at home. Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 July 2026 The patties are meltingly tender with juices concentrated in the center, and plump like lion’s-head meatballs. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Add the lamb patties and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 7 to 9 minutes. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 These crispy chickpea patties or balls are packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
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Noun
  • Six of Roland’s children worked at the shop as teenagers and, when two of her sons got married, Rainbow Cone owners Joe and Katherine Sapp even sent them rainbow cakes.
    Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The cakes took off across the South before being introduced nationwide, according to the Food Network.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • It's all drizzled over thin chicken cutlets that take just a few minutes to brown in a skillet.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Begin with crispy calamari fritti, the duck rillette croquettes served with a mustard aioli or a mezze trio of dips with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Serve the crispy fritters with garlic aioli or cottage cheese.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Conch, one of the country’s most recognizable ingredients, takes center stage through fresh conch salad and fritters.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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