The LuLac Edition #5, 667, February 8th, 2026

 

FOOD-TASTIC NEWS

SUPERBOWL SNACKS

Superbowl Sunday has become a national tradition. The largest amount of wings and pizza are sold on this day.  Orders fly off the shelves like gang busters all across America. But there are other alternatives. 

LAYER DIPS

.his recipe is based on  zesty layers of guacamole, refried beans, and spiced-up sour cream. Be prepared to go back for chip after chip. Then there Hummus or a simple cream cheese dip with salsa.

DEVILED EGGS

This classic finger food is a hit at any party, Super Bowl or otherwise. Get ahead by making the hard-boiled eggs up to 3 days in advance.

SOFT PRETZELS

Want to impress everyone at your Super Bowl party? Serve homemade soft pretzels that are super chewy, flavorful, and easy to make. Or you can get a giant pretzel at Wegman’s or some really delicious ones at a WaWa.

AIR FRIED CAULIFLOWER BITES

These healthy cauliflower bites are crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and seasoned to perfection with garlic powder and smoked paprika.

VEGETARIAN CHILI

Cook this easy chili a day or two ahead of time so that the smoky, spicy flavors have a chance to deepen in the fridge. When you serve it, set out toppings like sour cream, pickled jalapeños, pickled red onions, and/or shredded cheddar cheese so that guests can load up their bowls with all the fixings.

MEAT OR BEAN CHILI

Load it up with favorites, put in a crock pot and let it cook to perfection. Top with cheese, peppers or even Goldfish.

JALAPENO CORN BREAD

If you’re making chili, you need cornbread to go with it! Jalapeño peppers and cheddar cheese give this recipe an extra boost of flavor.

 

HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE

Kids of all ages will love this! Creamy, comforting, and supremely cheesy, this classic game day dish is a crowd-pleasing addition to a Super Bowl spread.

CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES

These irresistible spuds are creamy in the middle, crisp around the edges, and packed with savory garlic flavor. Load them up with drizzles of chipotle sauce or sprinkles of Parmesan cheese!

CHEESE FILLED HOT DOGS OR BRATS

Easy to make, hand held goodness that will be a crowd pleaser. Very low maintenance.

DESSERT-CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH CHOCOLATE

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

When it comes to crowd-pleasing desserts, you can’t beat chocolate chip cookies. These ones have lightly crisp edges, chewy middles, and gooey chocolate in every bite.

BROWN BUTTER BLONDIE

These chewy dessert bars are so good that they even give these 5-star brownies a run for their money! Brown butter fills them with rich, butterscotch-y flavor.

Both of these deserts are handheld for better navigation in a group.

 

SUPER BOWL STATS

 

114 million parties will be held across the country, with an average of 14 guests at each.

Guests will consume a whopping 6,000 calories each, from pre-game snacks to the trophy presentation.

Collectively, fans will devour:

1.45 billion chicken wings

10 million pounds of ribs

11.2 million pounds of potato chips

304 million pounds of guacamole

Pizza orders will spike by 41% compared to a typical Sunday.

YONK SUPERBOWL FARE THROUGH THE YEARS

 

Chinese Food

Pizza

Spinach Pies

Hot Dogs

Brats

Chili

Wings

Fried Chicken

Seafood Chowder

Keep in mind we only hosted one party since 1982 so we are mindful of the 6,000 calorie pitfall. So the foods listed were two items per Super Bowl Sunday.  

 

 PREDICTION 

Pulling for Seattle and QB Sam but think New England will prevail 16-13.