Meade's Menu

News and views on all things food......Five decades, five countries, chef, teacher, writer, inspector, manager and hospitality consultant.

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

PRAWN TO BE FRIED
I despair at some pub food standards and a recent scampi effort hit a new low driving me to make my own yet again.
https://t.co/VrVMR8M3Ni
#scampi #prawns #homecooked #meathchronicle #pubgrub #seafood

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

JELLY BERRIES
Jelly and ice cream is a childhood favourite but can still be enjoyed by grownups with a slight naughty touch.
https://t.co/EPWly6ZAmn
#jellyandicecream #summerdessert #clarkesstrawberries #meathchronicle #freshfruit

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

IT'S A CHICKEN CLASSIC
Sometimes the most traditional dishes are the best and chicken vol au vent is still flying high.
https://t.co/GfHglVK0l3
#volauvent #chickenstarter #meathchronicle #frenchcuisine

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

VEGGIES STAKES ARE HIGH
There has been much foodie debate about veggie dishes using meaty names but in this one I think there is no arguement from me.
https://t.co/NjOyKuasrX
#cauliflower #plantbasedrecipe #meathchronicle #veggiedish #meatfreediet

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

WALKING A THIN LOIN
It is a gamble to count on prepacked minute steaks to be actually tender so best to ask a good butcher to slice them in front of you.
https://t.co/Pt7gxV8JzH
#minutesteaks #craftbutcher #meathchronicle #irishbeef #supportlocal #barbequeseason

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

THE LEGS HAVE IT
There is a plus and minus to boning out fish or meat, easier quicker cooking but loss of flavour which must be replaced by a good sauce.
https://t.co/gJ116WVpS7
#legoflamb #springtime #irishlamb #meathchronicle #butterfliedlamb

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

BACON BRIOCHE
Breakfast is now a truly international affair with menus covering the world of cuisine. Something like mixing grilled Irish bacon, french brioche and canadian maple syrup really sums this up.
https://t.co/mgcPLs8Qos
#brioche #frenchtoast #irishbacon #breakfastdish

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

BREADTAKING BROCHE
Brioche has to be one of my favourite breads and its not too hard to bake your own if you give it a try.
https://t.co/lE4RbxwXRh
#brioche #meathchronicle #homebaking #painperdu

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

COST CUT CHICKEN
With food inflation still rising there are still bargains out there and small Irish chicken fillets are one option that can be just as tasty and cheaper.
https://t.co/01ipKgxzif
#irishchicken #costsaving #chickendinner #costoflivingcrisis

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

ANOTHER EASTER CHOC
The chocolate rush at Easter can take other forms and homebaking with chocolate can be just as nice with choux pasry buns or eclairs a real treat.
https://t.co/1nfQriprbr
#EasterMagic #chouxpastry #chocolate #meathchronicle #homebaking #frenchfood

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

SPICE AND EASTER
Its all about eggs the next couple of weeks but it was not always about the sweet type so savoury egg dishes should also be a treat.
https://t.co/Xoh2jao6Zy
#skakshuka #easter #eggdish #somethingdifferent #meathchronicle

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

FLYING THE FLAG
Its an easy way to show the pride in your country by depicting its flag in food and for Ireland salmon and potatoes really suit the part. 🇮🇪☘️
https://t.co/Owew75wUYD
#ireland #tricolour #smokedsalmonterrine #meathchronicle #stpatricksweek

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

A CHOUX IN FOR PADDYS DAY
With plain old tried and trusted recipes you cannot dabble too much but you can have fun sometimes.🇮🇪☘️
https://t.co/WRmlwi4T5D
#StPatricksDay2026 #baconandcabbage #stuffedcabbage #meathchronicle #ireland

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

CLOSE TO THE BONE
Cooking any meat or fish on the bone will always bring out more flavour and even the once maligned t-bone steak has an edge over other cuts.
https://t.co/GFSd9BiUf6
#tbonesteak #craftbutcher #meathchronicle #irishbeef #buylocal

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

FLYIN HIGH
Airport food is certainly on the up and in Dublin airport this Italuan place is on cruise control for its tasty offering.
https://t.co/ZUmzTkH0GE
#dublinairport #dublinairportauthority #sanmarcorestaurant #italianfood #perfectpizza

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

LYON ROARS
Lyon is a city that is king of the culinary jungle and something as simple as potato can become a tasty treat with just one other ingredient.
https://t.co/YFIOk1FRRz
#lyon #lyonnaise #france #capitalofgastronomy #meathchronicle #potato

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

HEARTSTOPPER
Its that time of year again and nothing says you know what better than chocolate and even better when homemade.
https://t.co/DhcQcCzLIe
#ValentinesDay #chocolate #baileysirishcream #meathchronicle #truffles

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

JOINING THE MEDNESS
The rich parts of the Med have long attracted the rich and famous and the Athens riviera is no different with even good value to be found.
https://t.co/OzOF3s70xs
#glyfada #athensriviera #zahoulisglyfada #Greece #greekfood #hotspot #athens #theMed #offseason

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

GREEK WEEK
National dishes can sometimes have a bit of a back story and magnificant moussaka is no greek tragedy as a dish beyond borders.
https://t.co/0js0QpZjmT
#moussaka #greekfood #aubergines #nationaldish #meathchronicle

[Meade's Menu @MeadesMenu]

GREECE TRAP
The hotspots of Europe are being overcrowded by tourists so visitors really need to travel in low season more often which can be just as nice.
https://t.co/GTE99TZ2Sc
#athens #atheniancallirhoe #winterbreak #greece #goodvaluehotel #navantravel #grandtour