Whole Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients:

Whole beef tenderloin (weighing around 1.2 – 1.5 kilograms)

Coarse salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Some oil

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius

Place a pan that can accommodate the tenderloin in the oven so it heats up

Season the tenderloin well with salt and pepper

Heat a pot

Add some oil

Sear the tenderloin from all sides until it’s well browned

Transfer to the oven pan

Cook for 25 minutes

Let rest a little before cutting

Ingredients:

1 kilogram baby potatoes (or medium sized ones)

Water for boiling the potatoes

3 TBS olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 small garlic bulb cut in half horizontally

Some fresh rosemary

Preparation:

Clean the potatoes well (skin on)

Place in a pan with the oil, pepper, salt, rosemary and garlic

Roast for 30-40 on 200 degrees celsius until golden brown

Blend together:

2 cups basil leaves

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup olive oil

Some salt and pepper

Cover and refrigerate until serving