@plllog... yep. At first the thought of black olives on a Hawaiian pizza sounded...different. But it turned out to be quite tasty. The flavors are very complementary. We like it anyway.

I believe the spread is Seahawks by 4.5 and the over/under is 46.

tj

Whatever the spread, it seems the Hawks are favored. DH thinks both the Hawks and Rams could easily handle the Patriots, but we shall see. Hawks have momentum and good defense. They also have Darnold who’s proven himself…and he’s an ex-Trojan! Fight on!👍🏻👏🏻

Go Sam!!!!

Go Pats!!!!!

Couldn't care less. Just another Sunday dinner for us. DH will probably tune into the game at some point.

I'm ignoring the Super Bowl until the Lions finally get there, which might mean I'll never see another one, LOL. I do like some of the commercials, but I can find those on line later. Elery doesn't really care much either and none of my friends or family members do, so no parties here, although Elery's DIL is from Seattle and he has a grandson living there. That family will definitely be rooting for the Seahawks, I think.

I'll probably turn off the TV and read, or maybe watch a YouTube video on gardening or even cook something to post on What's for Dinner.

Annie

So I guess it's Southern?

10 Oz can of Rotel

A block of Velveeta

Heated in a crock pot. Great dip for corn/tortilla chips! Really awesome.

LOL rob! I guess it is Southern? Same as you-Rotel, Velveeta and we sometimes add cooked sausage or hamburger meat to ours. That dip, along with our other staples of mini sausages in bbq sauce in a crockpot. Meatballs in a crockpot. Guests always add the more fancier dips etc to the spread also-but we have to have the Rotel Cheese Dip with Tortilla Chips!

We will be in Florida!! Flying out this afternoon. We may just be in a sports bar somewhere. We are Steelers fans thru good and not so good years. Just seems to be more not so good in recent years. Ugh. Will still watch, not so nerve racking when it's not your team. Chloebud I'll take my margarita with sugar on the rim!

rob333 - how big is the block of Velveeta?

Suz - they sell Velveeta in 2 lb. and 1 lb. blocks. I prefer the Queso Blanco type over the yellow.

My take on Velveeta is more along the lines of beer/cheese dip with yummy soft pretzels.

Thanks, LoneJack. Yes, I've seen the 2 lb and 1 lb blocks. I was wondering which size rob uses with the 10 oz of Rotel. And I'm thinking that I could put in some hamburger and/or sausage.

The host of the SB party I'm going to is making chicken enchiladas and pork tamales. I'm taking grilled chicken legs.

I can't wait to see Bugs Bunny at halftime! I wonder if Elmer will join him on stage.

Velvetta is great for not only dip, but mac & cheese.

No knock against Velveeta for what it is, but you can sub in any cheese that's not too dry or oily if you have the "secret ingredient". Nowadays it's easy to buy Sodium Citrate (the compound in Velveeta and American cheese that make them melty without breaking) in home use quantities. I use 1 tsp per can of condensed milk and about 3/4 pound of cheese in my mac and cheese. For something like the Velveeta dip, perhaps 2 tsp. for a pound of cheese.

Oh my gosh, I’d forgotten about that😵! DD, her BF and DS are taking us out to a special birthday brunch Sunday late-morning to celebrate my birthday (today 2/4), her BF’s (2/5) and DH’s (2/8). I’m going to quickly find out if they’re planning on watching the Super Bowl here or elsewhere! Got to read what you all are making for it now to get some ideas!

Happy Birthday Lynn! Mine was yesterday. My mom's was Monday. Had she still been around she would be 101.

Happy Birthday, LJ and Lynn!🎂 Mine’s tomorrow, along with our grandson. He was a very special gift 11 years ago.🥰

Regarding Super Bowl munchies, this was in my inbox today. I know several people at our gathering who would like these.

Greek Salad Phyllo Cups

Well, even though the Bears aren't in it, we'll be watching and cheering for the NFC Seattle Seahawks. As far as food goes, probably some guac, chips, maybe even hot dogs. Oh, and cookies!

Thank you, and Happy Birthday LoneJack and Chloebud

I always add leftover Rotel Velveeta dip to scrambled eggs the next morning (if there is leftover). We love it.

@maymay99......ooo, that sounds good.

Wow, happy birthday to all the February birthdays, including Lynn,Jack and Chloebud. See, it's all just a celebration for you, with a side of football, LOL.

Annie

Well belated happy birthday wishes to Chloe, Lonejack and Lynn.

When I make the dip Rob makes I use 1 lb of burger, 1 lb of velveeta a jar of chunky salsa maybe 20 Oz? (mild or hot) then add some red pepper flakes and a shake of garlic salt. serve with tortilla chips (south of the border is our preferred brand)

I use occasionally the largest bowl I have for a salad. That's all I can say about super bowls.

Suzieque, I missed your question. 10 oz rotel, 16 ounces Velveeta.

Dont forget there's the puppy bowl for the non football fans.

And if you record the before dawn Olympics you can have alternative sports....

Happy Birthday Chloebud, LoneJack and Lynn!! I don't think guacamole is getting enough press here. Go Guac!!!

Awhile back, Superbowl was the #1 avocado day of the year.

So I was munching kale chips while watching the skating. They'd be good for football too. Kind of the anti-Velveta dip (not a dig at the dip, they're just the opposite nutritionally). Easy, but if you have a group, you might want several batches. These are too friable for dipping.

Ruffled Kale Chips

Heat the oven to 225F

1-2 bunches red or green curly edged kale, washed and let dry

Light viscosity oil, like Lite Olive, Safflower, Sunflower...

Salt, preferably ground sea salt but any which hold up to heat and taste good will do fine.

Pepper, preferably freshly ground very fine, though any very fine will do.

(Any other seasonings you like, but good S&P is remarkable good here.)

Find a good game or movie if you don't have fun company. Use herb snips or kitchen scissors to cut out the heavy vein(s) from the kale and cut the leaves into about 1.5" pieces, making sure some ruffled edge is on each piece. Weird shapes are fine, but having some ruffle is important.

Line a sheet pan with parchment and dump the kale in the middle.

Drizzle the oil in a very thin squiggle quikly over the kale. Maybe 1-2 tsp.

Grind or sprinkle salt and pepper over the mound.

Reaching your fingers under the edges, lift, toss and turn over the kale.

Repeat oil and S&P, and fluff again as above.

Spread the chips out so at least part of each is not covered.

Bake at 225F for 20 minutes then use tongs to wuickly turn over the kale chips. This need not be a perfect operation. Go quickly and just get most. Releasing the moisture from underneath is the most important objective, but just stirring doesn't work. Flipping most of them does.

Bake for another 20 minutes.

Let cool on a grid. Carefully bring diagonal corners of the parchment together to form a loose funnel, being careful not to squish the kale, and let it gently fall into an airtight container. Airtight is important. The chips will pull moisture from the air and go all weird, if you don't.

My contribution from last year.

Superb Owl Spread

🤭

I hope those who are watching enjoy the game.

roxsolid - what a great & funny post from you! I can always count on your great sense of humor! Love the owl pic!

hobbitmom - I do have to admit that when I saw your thread title my first thought about what the topic was about wasn’t food so I got a chuckle when I saw LoneJack’s post.

@KW PNW Z8 ...Ha! I didn't even think of that meaning of spread.

hobbitmom - I’m surprised myself that it was my first thought - I don’t follow either football or gambling!

I do follow football, and am sure going to miss it, but I'm not at all into the focus on the total score of this or that, or the various statistics that bore me. I also don't do any kind of gambling. Ever. Not my thing. GO SEAHAWKS!!

I’ll admit to the fact that though I won’t be paying close attention to the results I’ll at least be aware of them. How could I not with all the Seahawk flags hanging from so many homes in my neighborhood since I am in WA?

Aha! Eureka and all that. Maybe avocado toast push out Super Bowl for avocado consumption...?

veggie platter, (nibble board per Erin French from Lost Kitchen). I've got those lovely orange/pink carrots, english cucumbers, organic heirloom tomatoes from Mexico, celery, red bell peppers, radicchio and escarole, pickles of all sorts, some sliced cheese, and I'm pulling November's attempt at a terrine from the freezer, bleu cheese/cream cheese dip of some sort, and chicken wings (steam, dry rub with szechuan pepper and star anise, etc,, then air fry) ! I have harisa that can be a dipping sauce. We have a local Mexican grocery that makes great tamales, if we get there in time before they sell out :))

Not really a football fan but decided to join the zeitgeist and turn on the game. and enjoy the 'junk' food... like Annie, I'm into the Lions because my mom and brother keep me clued in and hope to see them make it one day ! Would be great to see Detroit get a win in my lifetime :))

I do worry about concussions and joints for those guys , just for our entertainment... I know they get wealthy but.... is it worth it?

@lat62.....wow, that sounds delish!!

Happy Super Bowl everyone! Wishing you all delicious treats and no goopy spills!

Don’t forget to watch or record the Puppy Bowl too!

I just discovered dill pickle hummus (bought some at Costco). It seemed odd but interesting, so I thought I'd try it. And I love it. I'm addicted now, just eating it with a spoon!

Love hummus & dill pickles are ok - but the combo? Not sure about that. It’s one of those different flavors of things that I would have to have Costco provide a sample taste of before I’d spring to place it in my cart.

So is everybody in a cheese dip stupor? How were your game day goodies?

Who won? Was it a good game? SWMBO returned from her friend’s SB party but didn’t say anything, so either I’m really in the doghouse for not going or it was a forgettable game ?

29-13 Seahawks!! YAH!!!! "Didn't say anything?" Hmm. Odd.

@plllog... I ate massive amounts of pizza, had a great day!!

“Was it a good game?”

Good in the sense the Hawks won, but the first touchdown wasn’t until the 4th quarter.