G is for: Guacamole & Chips {Chipotle Copycat Recipe}

OK... first thing's first.

If you are planning to make guacamole for the Super Bowl this weekend and you haven't yet purchased your avocados... stop what you're doing and head to the store.

You need to give those creamy green orbs of goodness a chance to perfectly ripen before using them.

Once you've got that taken care of, you can continue reading.

Ready? Cool.

So... I realize that most people don't need an actual recipe for guac. But the reason I decided to do this particular post is I wanted to recreate the famous guacamole from Chipotle Mexican Grill (yes, I know it costs extra).

F is for: Football Feast {Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Mini Pizzas, & Chili Tortilla Cups}

I write this from a hotel room in Bristol, CT as the East Coast braces for Snowmageddon 2015. The show must go on at ESPN, and the Super Bowl will most certainly go on Sunday despite any lingering questions about underinflated footballs.

Speaking of which, "Deflategate" was actually the inspiration for part of this meat-lovers Superbowl menu I came up with today. So while everyone was stocking up on bread and milk, I was buying things like pizza dough and blue cheese.

#Prepared

E is for: Easy Empanadas {with Spinach, Mushrooms & Goat Cheese}

Sometimes I take a photo and I'm so pleased with it I think I could be a professional food photographer. (Pats self on back).

Other times, I take a photo and no matter what I do, it just doesn't do the food justice and I consider scrapping the post altogether. (Face palm).

Turns out, empanadas aren't the most photogenic of foods. Especially when it's winter. And I"m losing light. And I'm hungry. And all I want to do is devour said empanada.

So I present to you... spinach, goat cheese and mushroom empanadas. They are delicious. And easy.

You just might have to take my word for it.

D is for: Detox Salad with Kale, Quinoa, Apples & Grapefruit

The calendar has changed to January, and that means it's time for the "D" word.

As in "Detox."

Time to hit the gym, eat healthy and work off all that holiday weight.

But let me set things straight: I'm not a believer in juice cleanses or anything of the sort. If you're one of those people who like to drink cayenne-laced lemonade for a week straight, then more power to you, but I'm not one of those people and you would not want to be around me if I was.

I need food. Real food. Good food.

But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste. There are things you can eat that naturally help detoxify the body without depriving it of necessary nutrients!