Lickety Split Lasagna Soup

Just another one i want to try, sounds good!

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (14-1/2 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (14-1/2 oz.) can beef broth
1 1/2 cups of water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups mini lasagna noodles (American Beauty) or rotini pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese

Brown ground beef in dutchoven or stockpot; drain. Add onions, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in beef broth, water, brown sugar and four spices listed. Bring to a boil and add mini lasagna noodles or pasta. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Garnish each bowl with mozzarella cheese. (Makes 6-8 servings)

Aloha Chicken

This is just a recipe i found that sounded interesting and thought i might try

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1lb)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cans (8oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon light teriyaki sauce or light soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add chicken and shake to coat. In a skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil for 3-5 mins on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. (discard remaining juice) In a small bowl combine cornstarch, and reserved juice until smooth. Add to skillet. Stir in honey, teriyaki sauce and pepper. Boil for 30 seconds or until thickened. Add pineapple and chicken; heat through. Serve over rice (Makes 4 servings