These salmon sandwiches are great for toting to your tailgating festivities.

The football games have started so here is a menu to enjoy before the big game. These salmon sandwiches are great for toting to your tailgating festivities.

Your Menu: Serves 4

• Salmon Tailgating Sandwiches
• Potato chips
• Deli pasta salad
• Banana Bars
• Carbonated soda

Test Kitchen Tip:

Store remaining banana bars in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Shopping List:

For Sandwiches

• 1 pound fresh or frozen skinless salmon, tuna, or halibut fillet, cut 1-inch thick
• 1 bottle dry white wine or 1 14-ounce can chicken broth
• 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1 package fresh oregano
• 1 Granny Smith apple
• 1 package dried cherries cranberries, or blueberries
• 1 lemon
• 1 package Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 1, 8- to 12-ounce loaf ciabatta bread
• 4 individual ciabatta rolls, or 4 individual French rolls
• 1 package potato chips
• 1 pint deli pasta salad
• 4 cans desired carbonated soda

Pantry Items:

For Sandwiches

• kosher salt or salt
• cracked black pepper
• honey
• olive oil
• granulated sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• vanilla
• all-purpose flour
• shortening for greasing pan

For Bars

• 1 pound butter
• 1 dozen eggs
• 3 medium bananas
• 1, 8-ounce carton sour cream
• 1 package chocolate-covered toffee pieces or plain toffee pieces
• 1 package whole almonds (optional)
• 1-pound package powdered sugar
• 1 bottle brandy (or use milk)

Equipment Needed:

For Sandwiches

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• large skillet with lid
• fork
• slotted spatula
• shallow dish
• small bowl
• wooden spoon
• serrated knife
• plastic wrap

For Bars

• measuring cups and spoons
• potato masher or fork
• 15x10x1-inch baking pan
• large mixing bowl
• electric mixer
• rubber spatula
• wooden toothpick
• wire rack
• small saucepan
• medium bowl

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