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croquette

noun

krō-ˈket

Definition of croquette

as in cake

a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a fish croquette that tasted more of filler than of fish

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Recent Examples of croquette Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor. — Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026 The daily happy hour menu also includes smaller bites under $10, like the $7 pibil croquettes and the $8 creamy ancho chile dip. — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters. — Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for croquette

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The original recipe calls for Swiss chocolate cake mix, which is now hard to find on store shelves.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Shoppers can get their fuel, sushi, fresh fruits, cakes, charcuterie board items, barbecue, groceries, medication, fresh flowers and more at the 122,000-square-feet store.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of cake

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Because of this, eating a steak or a hamburger patty on its own will usually not cause a major spike in blood sugar after eating it.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of patty

Noun

Used chicken cutlets, which are thin, and the cook time was perfect.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 June 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

Definition of cutlet

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