Thesaurus results for FRITTERS

fritters

noun

plural of fritter

as in cakes

a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried she loves eating corn fritters with maple syrup

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Recent Examples of fritters 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 Apple fritters are a fresh taste of fall in a cinnamon sugar crust. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Our custom is inclusive, allowing for rolls, buns, fritters, crumb cakes, muffins, twists, knots, and baked goods in any size, shape, or style. — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 Working one at a time, dip warm fritters in glaze, turning to coat. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 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 Serve the crispy fritters with garlic aioli or cottage cheese. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

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Noun

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

Definition of cakes

Noun

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