Here’s the dilemma: It’s football season, but still hot outside. You can’t serve chili con carne for the gang when the A/C’s going full blast. But, gosh, you’re ready for cool fall days and just itchin’ to dig out the cords and wool sweaters.

The solution?  Tall muffaletta sandwiches, layered with 3 kinds of deli meats and melted cheese. Just add a side of spicy gazpacho  (which takes advantage of those beautiful late season tomatoes), a variety of individual-sized bags of chips, plus your beverage of choice. Voilá! You have a fall party! Despite what the thermometer says.