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cutlets

noun

plural of cutlet

as in cakes

a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a breaded veal cutlet

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Recent Examples of cutlets If pork sounds better to you, consider these lemony sautéed cutlets or our crispy pork cutlets, either of which would complement the dish without overpowering its delicate flavor. — Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026 This recipe works just as well with veal or pork cutlets using the same preparation method. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 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 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 On day two of the first Test of this summer, players could choose from chargrilled chipotle chicken supreme, teriyaki salmon fillet, chargrilled lamb cutlets or tomato and mozzarella gnocchi. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 6 June 2026 Arrange 3 chicken cutlets on each plate next to pasta. — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 The Italian dish usually features thin chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto and sage, and Keenan adds jelly to it. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026

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Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Seafood is the star of the show here—especially the shrimp and grits and crab cakes, which Bernthal says are a must-order.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of cakes

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New York — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
That’s aside from the other secret sauce, of course, which is DBS sauce — slathered on many of its patties.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of patties

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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

Definition of croquettes

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After spending years transforming the peas into golden fritters at the restaurant, Corbin now presents them as a salad.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Try one of the Greek wines by the glass, then several dishes — spreads like tzatziki and taramasalata, zucchini and feta fritters, and braised short rib with lemon potato puree (plus, from-scratch desserts like the seasonal cheesecake).

— Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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