Whole grilled beef tenderloin with caramelised onions and gorgonzola dolce
Nothing says retro-inspired luxury like a whole fillet of beef. Danielle Alvarez’s version is an instant classic, starting with smoke from the grill and finishing with the piquancy and sweetness of gorgonzola dolce.
Prep 20 mins
Cook 20 mins (plus resting)
Serves 6–8
Danielle Alvarez's slow-roasted lamb shoulder with white beans and harissa
This entire main from Danielle Alvarez's, new book, Always Add Lemon, can be prepared a day ahead, leaving you only one thing to do before your guests arrive: simply turn on the oven and let it do the rest of the work for you.
Prep 30 mins (plus soaking, resting, seasoning)
Cook 9 hrs
Serves 6
Rum savarin
A European classic, this rum savarin combines booze-soaked yeast cake, vanilla whipped cream and juicy blackberries. Keep things simple with a plain ring tin, or bake it in your fanciest Bundt pan for a showstopping finale.
Prep 15 mins (plus proving, cooling, soaking)
Cook 30 mins
Serves 6-8