Thesaurus results for PATTIES

patties

noun

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 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, 17 Aug. 2026 The starchy goodness is the best possible accompaniment to the moist, meaty patties CJ’s serves up. — Katie Akin, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 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

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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

Noun

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, Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026
This recipe works just as well with veal or pork cutlets using the same preparation method.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cutlets

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

Definition of croquettes

Noun

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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