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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 Substitute the chicken breasts for cutlets for less prep work and faster cooking time. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 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

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There are so many delicious desserts that star apples, including cakes, cobblers, and more.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
In cakes, crisps, and cobblers, a slightly softer apple can work well too.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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Only light regional dishes and bites such as croquettes, Cinco Jotas ham, cheese, and quince, along with Rioja Alavesa wine, are served for lunch or supper via the Delicatessen or Egukzi Soro Bar and Garden (or room service).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The à la carte menu include standouts like squid ink croquettes and shrimp toast, but the seven-course Chef’s Journey is the best introduction to León’s style.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of croquettes

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At night, the atmospheric restaurant serves chef Vitor Sobral’s contemporary Portuguese fare—cod fritters; cockles with xerem; chicken escabeche.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Most Apple Hill farms sell baked goods ranging from traditional apple pies to scones, fritters, turnovers, caramel apples and apple cider donuts.

— Janet Fullwood, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

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