Here's a tailgating menu everyone will enjoy. These make-ahead sandwiches are perfect for toting to the game and warming on a grill.

It's time to tailgate and here's a menu to take along that everyone will enjoy. These make-ahead sandwiches are perfect for toting to the game and warming on a grill.

Your Menu: Serves 4

• Dave's Pigskin Special
• Potato Chips
• Pickles
• Berry-Apple Fantasy Pie
• Assorted carbonated beverages

Test Kitchen Tips:

Prepare the pie up to 24 hours ahead of serving, then tote in a round storage container. Pre-cut the slices for easier serving.

For the pie, use your favorite double-crust pastry recipe or use a 15-ounce package rolled refrigerated piecrust (2 crusts).

Shopping List:

For Sandwiches

• 1 package Kaiser or French-style rolls
• 1 bottle barbecue sauce
• 8, 1-ounce slices Swiss, mozzarella, provolone and/or Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 to 12 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham
• 1 package sliced bacon
• 1, 12-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers
• 1 bag desired-flavor potato chips
• 1 jar sweet or dill pickles
• 8 cans desired-flavor carbonated beverages

For Pie

• 1, 15-ounce package rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust (2 crusts)
• 1 package quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 pint fresh blackberries
• 2 large cooking apples, such as Red Rome or Granny Smith
• 1 pound butter

Pantry Items:

• granulated sugar, ground cinnamon

Equipment Needed:

For Sandwiches

• measuring cup
• cutting board and knife
• large skillet for cooking bacon
• paper towels
• heavy foil
• thin metal spatula or table knife
• charcoal or gas grill

For Pie

• measuring cups and spoons
• vegetable peeler
• cutting board and knife
• pastry cloth or wooden board
• rolling pin
• 9-inch pie plate
• large mixing bowl
• rubber spatula
• foil
• wire cooling rack

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