Here I go again......!

February 21st - Still on holiday with time to browse book shops.  I find myself drawn to cookbooks like a chocaholic to a jar of Nutella.  Perhaps it's because I'm always hungry when I go shopping - I certainly don't last long before I need a coffee...preferably with cake!  But my eye was drawn to Deliciously Ella by Ella Woodward.  I liked the kitchen shelves in the picture....the recipes looked healthy and indeed delicious. But I restrained myself.....and went for a coffee and cake.

Here's Ella's recipe for Coconut Thai Curry with Chickpeas - Put 2 tins of coconut milk, 2 tins of tomatoes, some grated ginger, 1-2 teaspoons of chilli flakes into a saucepan and heat until boiling.  Add a chopped butternut squash and 2 chopped medium aubergines to the pan.  Cook for about 30 minutes in the oven (200, 180 fan) and then add a handful of finely chopped coriander, a tin of drained chickpeas and 3 teaspoons of brown miso paste. I don't know how Ella is so slim...I halved this recipe and it was still enough to feed a family of 6!

You might well be asking why I have cooked this recipe when I resisted the temptation to buy the book in the bookshop.  The same book was half price in Tesco....and I can never resist a bargain!