croquettes

plural of croquette
as in cakes
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 croquettes 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 Breakfast will include quick grab-and-go items such as muffins, fruit, coffee and tea, as well as heartier dishes like shrimp and grits, salmon croquettes and egg dishes. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Try the red prawn croquettes or Iberian pork with tarragon and mustard duck with spring mushrooms. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 With a menu touted as comfort food, there’s a selection of omelets, breakfast skillets and bowls featuring catfish and grits and salmon croquettes. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 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 The business has since expanded to three locations, where staff members serve Portuguese classics like cod fish croquettes, chourico assado—a flaming sausage dish—and octopus in garlic sauce for game days. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croquettes
Noun
  • Waiters in Tom Ford tuxedos, meanwhile, passed around crab cakes and spicy rigatoni—the signature dish of Carbone’s eponymous restaurant.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The menu features pub-style American fare such as wings, nachos, tacos, crab cakes and Carolina crawfish dip, while the bar serves cocktails, beer and liquor.
    — Evan Moore October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One of its hallmarks is a second bottom bun separating the two burger patties.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The patties are made with a secret family recipe featuring a Romanian blend of spices.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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, Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Croquettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquettes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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