Our dinner table on election eve, that is, not yet another data table with analysis of polling stats. We were ready for an easy meal, and this was just about perfect.

We started out with a pouch of this chicken tikka masala sold at Costco. It was in the freezer, and I pulled it out to thaw earlier in the afternoon. In my experience, it is surprisingly good.

In any case, I added some Whole Foods multi-colored carrots, and sliced a few mushrooms and dropped those in, along with a handful of raisins. Heated until the carrots were cooked. And I served it into bowls over roasted cauliflower with olive oil, garlic, salt and ground pepper.

Meda prepared some toppings–chopped peanuts, cilantro, hot pepper jelly, bacon bits, and a chopped hard-boiled egg. Then a plate of tomatoes, olives, and baby carrots, with a little dip on the side.

Served in vintage shallow bowls by Blue Ridge Potteries, Blue Ridge pattern. With a bottle of red wine.

It turned into quite a feast, culinary and visual! Click on any photo for a larger view!