Liver Let Die (31 page)

In another large skillet, preheat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Shake the Cajun seasoning over the chicken pieces and then dredge in the flour. Pan fry for 5 minutes on each side, or until brown. Add the chicken to vegetable pasta mixture and stir a few times to incorporate. This casserole has a bite (that’s why it’s called Rattlesnake Pasta), so if you don’t like spicy food, go easy on the jalapeño.

JORDAN’S CHOCOLATE HO HO CAKE

CAKE

1 package chocolate cake mix

FILLING

8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine
½ cup Crisco
1 cup sugar
⅓
cup lukewarm milk

ICING

8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine
½ cup of cocoa
1 1-pound box confectioners’ sugar (or a little less to
make less sweet)
¼ cup cold milk

Preheat the oven to 350° F. To make the cake, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Divide the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans and bake 10–20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool.

To make the filling, in a medium bowl use a hand mixer to beat together the margarine, Crisco, and sugar until fluffy (5–7 minutes). Pour in the milk and beat until smooth (taste until sugar crystals are gone). If the filling is too thick, add a little more milk, a tablespoon at a time, to thin it. Place one layer of cake on a plate and spread the filling over the first layer. Place the second layer of cake on top of the first.

To make the icing, in a large bowl use a hand mixer on medium high speed to beat the margarine, cocoa, sugar, and milk until fluffy (5–7 minutes). If the icing is too thick, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, to thin. Spread the icing on the top and sides of the cake.