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A Hanoi brunch with some serious French swagger

Given the choice between visiting Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, I would opt for Hanoi every time. It is a fascinating city with oodles of history and culture on offer. And now visitors can enjoy a world-class brunch at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. The hotel has recently introduced an all-new Sunday Brunch concept at its Le Beaulieu restaurant featuring dishes including shellfish on ice, traditional brunch favourites and unlimited courses made to order. “Our Sunday Brunch has been elevated into a truly bespoke dining experience, offering guests an extraordinary selection of dishes, both à la carte and prepared tableside, in addition to our incomparable list of wines and Champagnes," says Anthony Slewka, the acting General Manager. "It’s the...

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Shrimp Marinade

This is the best Shrimp Marinade for Grilling Shrimp because it’s simple but packed with flavor! A mix of soy sauce, balsamic, dijon, brown sugar, garlic, and Italian seasoning adds a rich, sweet and savory taste. So be sure to add this marinated grilled shrimp to your summer cookout rotation to pair with veggies, rice, or any dishes you please! Pin this recipe for later! What’s in Grilled Shrimp Marinade? This shrimp marinade blends salty, sweet, savory, and tangy ingredients for a fresh and balanced flavor. Olive Oil: Provides moisture to the shrimp and protects them from burning on the grill. Balsamic Vinegar: Adds tanginess and a subtle sweetness to the marinade. Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the shrimp...

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Summer Dining at Rugged Lane at Luttrellstown Castle Resort

With a gorgeous new summer menu and access to one of the city’s best outdoor terraces, Rugged Lane is the perfect place to enjoy the warm sunshine. Enjoy a pre-lunch or dinner cocktail on the first-floor terrace overlooking the golf course before you savour a delicious lunch or dinner served by the wonderful team of attentive staff who will look after your every need. Placing an emphasis on the freshest ingredients, locally sourced, the menus change regularly with bigger changes with the seasons.  With 5 starters, 5 mains, 5 desserts and sides to choose from, the menus are packed with delightful flavours that will suit all tastebuds and dietary requirements including plant based and coeliac.  Starters like Pickled Beetroot, Beetroot...

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Avocado Pesto Pasta

This 20-minute Avocado Pesto Pasta is a flavorful and easy meal that blends extra creamy avocado-basil pesto sauce with cooked pasta. Every bite is herbaceous, cheesy, and bright! Practically every pesto recipe, whether it’s a classic basil pesto or a variation, like sun-dried tomato, almond, or kale pesto, is irresistibly herbaceous, nutty, and zesty. And this upgraded avocado pesto is no exception! It’s made with traditional pesto ingredients (fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil) but adds velvety avocado, fresh spinach, and lemon juice to create a thick, creamy, and gorgeous green sauce. In this easy Avocado Pesto Pasta recipe, the sauce is poured over freshly cooked pasta noodles to create an easy meal that’s on the table...

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Cheesy Roast Asparagus

Tender roast asparagus covered in plenty of melted cheese! I’ve shared a number of asparagus recipes over the years and I recently noticed that I have not shred one of my favourites, this cheesy roast asparagus! This recipe is so easy, roast the asparagus, top with cheese and broil until the cheese has melted! What... Read On → The post Cheesy Roast Asparagus appeared first on Closet Cooking.

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