Applebee's

Eating out at places such as Applebee's doesn't happen very often for me due to the family's debt load. For some people dining out at places such as Applebee's is akin to me eating at McDonald's.

For me eating at Applebee's is dining experience to be savored and enjoyed. I especially enjoy eating there on a Sunday afternoon during pro football season.

I make sure I'm facing the television and not my wife...wouldn't want to miss a big play as I stuff a riblet in my mouth.

It seems no matter where we dine, my wife will always end up ordering chicken of some kind. Thankfully, Applebee's has 6 variations of chicken dinner including the always safe to order chicken fingers.

I like to try a variety of dishes from all the areas of the menu. Here are my 3 favorite items to order at Applebee's.

1. Bourbon Street Steak - The cajun spices make this steak dinner a real winner. My favorite item.

2. Applebee's Riblets - Love BBQ ribs and these are downright delicious and messy. Make sure you have several extra napkins.

3. Appetizer Sampler - A great meal for 2 if you are on a budget. Spinach artichoke dips (I never figured out what an aritchoke is.) Mozzarella sticks, Cheese Quesadillas, and Boneless Buffalo wings offer a variety of flavors for a measly $11.00.

You will need anywhere from $15 to $30 to cover a meal for 2 at one of my favorite eatery's.

I hope you find Applebee's as much to your liking as I do.