Thespian Cake

Yes, THESPIAN, not lesbian, as some men in my family like to refer to this recipe. So, one time in high school, we hosted this huge convention, which means our mom's got to provide dessert one night. Everyone had to make the same thing, and here is what it was.

1 Yellow Cake Mix (cook as directed)
1 can crushed pineapple
1 can eagle brand milk
1 container coolwhip

While cake is still warm, poke holes in the top. Now, my brother, being the bright thing he is, did this once and used his finger. Not smart. So, I will revise the directions to say, poke with something that is not your finger.  Pour eagle brand milk over top, then top with pineapples (juice, too.) Refrigerate, then add cool whip when you are ready to serve. Yum!

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cooking sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• skewers

Directions

1. In a gallon ziploc, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken juices run clear.

Notes: I also like using chicken tenders because they are a little quicker to prepare. Don't forget to soak your skewers in water for about half an hour before you need them (unless you are a fancy pants and have the metal ones.) I like to make the marinade twice, then cook it on the stove, adding the leftover pineapple juice, and cornstarch to thicken, and serve it as a dip for the skewers.

Hope you enjoy!

Ashley