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Recent Examples of croquettes
Start with the clam chowder or salt cod croquettes before tucking into a steamed lobster.
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Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent items include butternut squash Milanese, pickled mushroom croquettes and caramelized apple olive oil cake.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent items include butternut squash Milanese, pickled mushroom croquettes and caramelized apple olive oil cake.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croquettes
Noun
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King cakes are baked without a center and have a small, plastic baby figurine in the middle.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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But there, his entremets, breakfast pastries, cakes, and chocolates come with a high price tag.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Use thick-cut bread that's sturdy enough to hold the patties and toppings.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Pre-cooked links to fry up for dinner, breakfast patties, meatballs, a breakfast burrito, and in the spicy sauce of a new frozen pasta (above).—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After an afternoon of perusing the shops, stop at High Tide Bar & Seafood Grill for the island's best conch fritters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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For dessert, sample the apple fritters and fruit tarts.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Used chicken cutlets, which are thin, and the cook time was perfect.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another instance involved crushing Fritos, another Legacy sponsor, to bread chicken cutlets.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Croquettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquettes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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