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Kids Eat FREE + Burger Deal at Applebee’s {+ Giveaway ENDS 3/10}

The post below is sponsored by TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants. All opinions expressed belong to me.

When you’re looking for a decent meal as a family, but don’t want to spend a ton, Applebee’s has you covered! Check out these special promotions from the 66 Michigan-owned TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants for saving some money, and make sure to enter my $25 gift card giveaway below.

KIDS EAT FREE

Through May 14, 2017, kids 12 and under can eat for FREE all day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at participating Team Schostak Applebee’s locations with the purchase of an entree.

Kid’s meals include all of the standard favorites such as chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese and come with a side and a drink. For all options, visit here.

These can be a great way to enjoy a meal on a budget! Also – my kids love visiting because our location always has some awesome coloring sheets to keep them busy while waiting.

ALL-IN BURGER DEAL

Additionally, ESPN’s Mike & Mike has teamed up with TEAM Schostak Applebee’s restaurants for a special burger promotion. Guests can choose from any of Applebee’s four All-In Burgers with fries and a Pepsi for just $9.99 during lunch hours {11 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily} through March 12, 2017.

All-In Burgers include:

The Blazin’ Texan: Seared in: onions & jalapeños | Piled on: shredded BBQ brisket, fresh jalapeños, cheddar and our signature grill sauce
The American Standard: Seared in: pickles, bacon & onion | Piled on: American cheese and signature sauce
Triple Bacon Burger: Seared in: bacon | Piled on: bacon, cheddar and BBQ bacon ranch
All Day Brunch Burger: Seared In: bacon & onion | Piled on: fried egg,* crispy hash browns, American cheese and ketchup

You better believe I’m ordering this All-In Brunch Burger on my next cheat day!

Best of all? Guests can combine the All-In Burger deal and free kids meal deals to get the most bang for their buck. Just over $20 to feed a family of four is pretty awesome, right?

GIVEAWAY

I have a $25 gift card to give away to one lucky reader. Enter using the form below. Giveaway ends on March 10, 2017 at midnight. Winner must respond to email within 24 hours to claim prize.

Good luck!

$25 Applebee's Gift Card Giveaway

Holiday Dinner Idea: Comfort Food Bar {+ Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe}

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PotPiePlease #CollectiveBias

With the holiday season in full swing, there are sure to be a few parties on your list, right? I love having friends and family over for dinner, and have fun creating a menu, but I do not always love the stress that can go along with it. Have you ever tried to keep your house clean before people come over with 3 kids running around? Uggggh. Pure torture!

With that said, we are lucky to have some amazing neighbors, so I let my house go with kid clutter for the sake of having them over for dinner. With 9 kids between us, I loved planning this comfort food bar that even the kids could enjoy, too!

It took me a few years, but I have learned to not over do it with food so I am stuck in the kitchen and not with my glass of wine 😉 I usually have a three item rule when cooking for others: A meat, a starch/carb and something green.

For this meal, my meat item was a few different Marie Callender’s Pot Pies. I love that these are super easy to bake, and taste good too. An occasional pot pie was always in the mix of my mom’s dinner rotations, and Marie Callender’s was always the brand choice because of the flaky crust. {Seriously, it’s the BEST store-bought crust for fruit pies too.} Tastes like homemade!

We found them at our local Walmart. My husband loves the beef pot pies, while I like the traditional chicken or turkey. For our gathering, we had one of each. We popped them in an hour and a half before the party and they stayed hot while sitting out for quite some time.

TIP: To ensure the crust doesn’t burn, cover the edges with aluminum foil!

For my green item, I chose a simple salad, with dressings and toppings as a choice.

For the starch/carb, I chose mashed potatoes. I love these because they are cheap to buy, pretty much everyone loves them, and they’re a great comfort food during cooler weather.

I typically make my potatoes from scratch, but they involve a lot of extra dishes, which isn’t always conducive to entertaining. Instead, a crock pot works great!

Here’s how to make them in the crock pot for a group of 10-12 people:

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

5-pound bag of Russet potatoes
Water
Chicken broth
Kosher salt
Pepper
Milk
Butter {salted}

Instructions

Peel and chop potatoes. Soak in water for approximately 30 mins, then drain.
Spray inside of crock pot with cooking spray.
Pour potatoes in and cover with 2 cups of water and 1 cup of chicken broth. Heat for 4 hours on high. {This is on a newer crock pot! Note that times will vary, so make sure to be watching.}
Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup of milk that has been warmed in the microwave and 1/4 cup of butter. Use a hand mixer to blend.
Once blended, turn the crock pot down to warm. Potatoes should stay good in the crock pot for around 2 hours.

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Ideas for toppings:

Cheese
Sour cream {or plain Greek yogurt}
Bacon
Mini broccoli pieces {Walmart has a small bag in the produce area that makes steaming a cinch!}
Green onions
Chopped ham
Gravy
Salsa
Horseradish
Fried onion straws
Diced tomatoes

I love how easy mashed potatoes are to customize! Makes it super easy when entertaining a group with kids who tend to be picky.

Paired with a Marie Callender pot pie, this meal is sure to be a hit. I mean, who doesn’t love comfort foods during the holidays? And bonus: It all tastes amazing reheated, too!

Save money on Marie Callender’s pot pies by visiting here for a printable coupon! Or join Ibotta for a rebate on the 10 oz size or the family size portion. Yum!

Learn more about Marie Callender’s meal ideas by following the brand on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram and Pinterest.

What are your favorite foods for winter and holiday entertaining?

Recipe: Spinach and Pesto Salmon in a Puff Pastry

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I’m incredibly picky when it comes to fish, so when I came across this recipe for spinach and pesto salmon in a puff pastry, I was curious to try it!

It’s seriously amazing and is the perfect food for entertaining because it seems fancy, but it’s SO easy! {Trust me…I don’t post recipes that aren’t simple!}

Adapted from this AllRecipes post.