Pasta meets chili in this quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe that doesn't skimp on the beef or the heat.

Get the recipe for Rachael Ray's Chili Mac

This dish is a real weeknight winner. Just pick up some fresh tomatoes, basil, dried pasta and sharp Parmesan, and 20 minutes later you’ll have a no-fuss dinner on the table.

Get the recipe for One-Pot Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Toss your favourite noodles with some pancetta, prosciutto, egg yolk cheese sauce and top with Parmesan to complete this wonderfully simple weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe for Michael Smith's Pasta Carbonara

Tell any child (or adult) you’re having Mac ‘n Cheeseburger Casserole for dinner, and there’s no doubt they’ll jump for joy. Make it on a cool Sunday afternoon and pop it in the freezer for a speedy weeknight meal everyone will be excited to eat.

Get the recipe for Mac 'n Cheeseburger Casserole

This hearty, cheesy dish includes spicy Italian sauce, ground beef, tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and a whole tub of ricotta for an utterly satisfying weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's Baked Ziti

Everything you love about chicken noodle soup, but with rice instead. Use leftovers all week long for warm, yummy lunches.

Get the recipe for Ree Drummnond's Chicken Rice Soup

This tray-bake has everything you need and more. Best buds broccoli, cauliflower and cheddar add chicken to their squad for a fuss-free, low carb meal that minimizes kitchen cleanup on busy weeknights.

Get the recipe for Ricardo's Chicken, Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheddar

Hearty rice, fresh herbs and heaps of Parmesan fill these juicy baked tomatoes that double as a weeknight dinner main, or as a side when entertaining.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice

A simple weeknight dinner that's packed with flavour, this cheesy chicken pasta bake is seriously comforting and delicious.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina

A delicious and satisfying weeknight meal, tender potatoes, kale and Italian sausage sit a creamy, tasty broth.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

This tasty weeknight dish consists of a hearty mix of vegetables, diced tomatoes, ground beef and white cannellini beans, all topped with salty Parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Beef and Cannellini Bean Minestrone

Canned cream of mushroom soup becomes a creamy instant sauce that pulls this delicious make-ahead casserole together. With spaghetti, chicken and lots of sharp cheddar cheese, this dish is a real weekday dinner winner.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Spaghetti

With quick prep and cook times, and less than 10 ingredients, this melt-in-your-mouth butter chicken is a go-to meal for busy weekdays.

Get the recipe for Ricardo's Quick and Easy Butter Chicken

Chickpeas' neutral taste and creamy texture pair perfectly with mellow coconut milk and punchy curry powder for a complete meal packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats. This keeps well, so take along leftovers for lunch the next day.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's Chickpea Curry with Rice

A lighter, springtime chili recipe that combines lean chicken and spring greens all in one family-friendly, one-pot dinner. Take leftovers to work for lunch, or freeze half for a complete dinner in the coming weeks.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' White Bean and Chicken Chili

A multi-step dish like lasagna means there are lots of chances for young chefs to help along the way. Older kids can whisk together the cream sauce, while little ones will have fun layering lasagna noodles and sprinkling cheese into the baking dish. It’s a hearty meal that yields delicious leftovers the next day.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis’s Butternut Squash Lasagna

Made in 35 minutes, this pan-roasted chicken recipe is simple, flavourful and great for leftovers throughout the week.

Get the recipe for Michael Smith's Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Speedy Pan Sauce

A delicious and satisfying dinner that tastes even better enjoyed as leftovers the next day for lunch.

Get the recipe for Ree Drummond's Chow Mein

Made with nutrition-packed butternut squash, fresh herbs and budget-friendly stewing beef, this hearty stew also makes for great leftovers.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

A surefire road to successful re-imagining of leftovers is to play with sweet and savoury flavours. Put a sweet spin on a spicy fried meatloaf sandwich with a green tomato jam spread on cinnamon raisin toast.

Get the recipe for Damaris Phillips' Fried Meatloaf Sandwich with Green Tomato Jam

You can’t get much simpler than this beef and barley stew. Toss onions, celery, potatoes, carrots, beef, herbs, spices and beef stock into your slow cooker, and come home to a mouthwatering, filling dinner.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Stew

It’s about time these two got together. The classic lunch pairing is simply divine when baked together in a lovely cheesy layered casserole. Your whole family will adore this dish, which is like a savoury version of French toast.

Get the recipe for Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Lasagna

Chock-full of nutritious chicken and veggies, three types of cheese and mouth-watering Buffalo flavour, this hearty casserole is bound to become a family favourite.

Get the recipe for Buffalo-Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

This vegetarian version of enchiladas combines tangy goat cheese with oodles of vegetables, all tidily presented in tender tortillas. You won’t miss the meat in this modern day casserole.

Get the recipe for Bobby Flay's Goat Cheese Enchiladas

Take a note from Ree Drummond and serve up this classic French stew on a bed of mashed potatoes instead of with the usual hunk of bread.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's Burgundy Beef Stew

Chicken, lentils, chickpeas and cauliflower are stewed together in a mixture of garlic, ginger, curry and yogurt for a flavour-packed dinner your whole family will enjoy.

Get the recipe for Slow Cooked Curried Chicken with Cauliflower

Packed with homemade walnut and broccoli pesto, juicy chicken cutlets and tomato slices, this satisfying weeknight dinner makes for a delicious leftover lunch the next day.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Panini

Had pasta for dinner last night? These little pillows of heaven make for a great leftover lunch your kid will devour in minutes.

Get the recipe for Gnocchi Pomodoro

Batch cookers and meal preppers will love this soupy supper. Lean turkey and brown rice add both substance and nutrition, leaving you satisfied for hours. Leftovers pack and reheat well for a few days of nourishing homemade lunches.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Turkey, Kale and Brown Rice Soup

Lasagna noodles are an easy stand-in for cannelloni in this stunning recipe that features spinach, ricotta, prosciutto and alternating ribbons of marinara and béchamel sauce. Plus, you can make a double batch and freeze for later.

Get the recipe for Giada De Laurentiis' Lasagna Rolls