5 INGREDIENT DINNER IDEAS! WHATS FOR DINNER? EASY WEENIGHT MEALS FALL

[@Val-nv3ui]

The shepherd's pie looks amazing! Where I'm from, we do a different version where it's just ground beef on the bottom (with whatever seasoning, if any), a layer of creamed corn, and later of mashed potato. Often eaten with ketchup.

[@sophiamariedee]

Yummmm I have to try all of these !!! Looked so so good

[@im_LaurenHays]

Girl yes they turned out sooo good!!😍

[@nicolewarfield4537]

Oh. My. Goodness. Made the ravioli lasagna tonight and my family devoured it! It was amazing! I plan to make the shepherds pie next week. Great fall meals! Thank you!

[@im_LaurenHays]

OMGG I love to hear that!!!😍🙌🏼 so glad it was a hit!! I hope the shepherds pie is too!!

[@lynnesawri2805]

Omg I’m definitely trying all but the salmon (don’t eat seafood lol) all looked amazing and I needed some fresh ideas getting burned out on eating same stuff. TY so much for all these. Saw a little Hutchy butt in background love him ❤️

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ahh yay!! Perfect timing!!! And I don’t blame you on the seafood, I’m still coming around to it lol!! And hutch is always pretty close by 😝

[@lucillejeannette902]

Probably could sub with chicken.

[@kittyp979]

All these recipes looked amazing! I’m loving seeing Morgan in the Vlogs, he seems pretty comfortable behind the camera. 💗

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yay!! Thanks girl! He is getting used to it for sure!!🥰

[@lucillejeannette902]

We make shepherds pie pretty much the same way, we actually use jar gravy instead of tomato sauce or soup, we have a 10 yr old that hates everything tomato. Seriously everything looks yummy 😋

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oh good to know! We may have to try the gravy next time!!

[@sprob13]

Love, love watching you explain your recipes.

[@postalrican1]

Omg I made a ravioli lasagna in my crockpot with ground beef and hot Italian sausage the other day and it was the bomb 💣. I will make your recipe next time. Thanx for making this video. 😋

[@SeeMindyMom]

I put ice in my wine, no judgement from me! 😊 these are great ideas and also very family friendly. Thanks!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Haha THANK YOU!!! It’s a great addition in my opinion lol! I think my recipes are all kid friendly because Morgan eats like a child 🤣

[@shawnaratliff4192]

I bought that cavenders since the last time you showed it.... omg it’s sooooo gooooodddd!!!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg isn’t it the best??? Kind of mad Morgan didn’t introduce me to it for almost a year lol!!

[@eileenmurphy2042]

Lauren These recipes are the bomb. Love the Chicken wraps and Ravioli. Definitely making those. You guys are such a. CUTE Couple. I'm binging on All your videos. Who needs TV. Thanks for sharing...

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you so much Eileen!!! The ravioli is so dang good!!

[@michellepugh77]

Never thought about the beef stew packet, I use Worcestershire sauce. Going to use this beef stew packet idea!! Genius! Another thing, put the cheddar cheese on top, takes it to a whole nother level.

[@beachhum]

“Don’t come for me”. It’s a version of the pie and the ice +wine. 😂 you’re so funny!! New sub.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ah yay!! Glad you’re sticking around 😍✨❤️

[@beaguerrero3]

That lasagna looks delish!! Bob will love that!! I have never seen Sheppard's pie with tomato. We make it with either brown gravy (with beef) or chicken gravy (with chicken or turkey). Tomato looks good! Also, I beat an egg in with my potatos and they get nice and browned in the oven!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Okay that’s good to know!! I think y’all have convinced me to try it again with gravy!! I will say with the beef stew mix it definitely had a gravy vibe! And I will try that egg trick, sounds amazing!!

[@beaguerrero3]

@@im_LaurenHays it's yum!! We bake it for maybe 20 minutes just to make sure that the egg cooks! I think I got that ages ago from a Rachel Ray recipe!

[@amandakuhlman821]

These meals look amazing!! I love your 5 ingredient Trader Joes video too! Just a tip for the foil packet potatoes, try slicing the potatoes like the zucchini and squash instead of cubing them. That's how I make it and they cook more evenly along with the other veggies!!! Also, love to see how you and Morgan are in the kitchen! So Cute!

[@im_LaurenHays]

I will definitely cut them like that next time thanks for that suggestion! And I might be ready to make another Trader Joe’s one soon😍🙌🏼 thanks for watching!!❤️

[@selenaswyers4107]

I only use can of cream corn in my meat and cheese on top and I love it I'm gonna try yours looks so good

[@im_LaurenHays]

That sounds amazing and so easy!! This one is definitely a winner, let me know if you try it!!

[@kristencampbell3376]

All looks so good. I love your meal idea videos! I like your tip about the ravioli lasagna. I would even go a step further and sauté the spinach into the cooked meat and then add the marinara... even less layers! Plus you could add extra spinach as it would wilt down.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg YES!!! Definitely doing that next time!😍🙌🏼

[@michellejaramillo7861]

Morgan to the Ravioli Lasagna: “Eff yeah!” 🤣 Great recipes Lauren. And I caught a couple glimpses of the love of my life, Hutchie! 🥰🐈💙 More videos please! Miss you my friend. Stay well! 🤗

[@im_LaurenHays]

More videos coming soon!! I already have the next vlog edited😍 and omg That part with Morgan cracked me Up!!🤣🤣

[@savannahdockins7022]

I always parboil the potatoes in any type of foil pack dinner.

[@rinau2971]

I made the ravioli lasagna, but with spicy marinara. It was super easy and delicious. Awesome recipe, Lauren!

[@im_LaurenHays]

I love that recipe!! Need to make it with a spicy marinara, Morgan will love that!! Thanks for watching!🫶🏻

[@angelamiller4672]

Hi Louise! I made the ravioli lasagna for dinner tonight! Very yummy! It’s a keeper, I’m adding it to my rotation!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oh yay!! We love that in our house too😍🙌🏼 so glad you tried it!!!

[@charlenecartier892]

Great video. Omg the shepard's pie and the lasagna looks amazing.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!!! Those were my 2 favorites for sure!!

[@deborahfield9016]

Great video! Keep em coming!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks Deborah!! More coming so soon😍🙌🏼

[@lisaluft520]

Quick substitute for the instant mashed potatoes in the shepherd's pie if you want to save a dirty dish is the Bob Evans refrigerated mashed potatoes.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oooo yes I love those!!!

[@cindyperkins5052]

Can use tarot tots ,hash browns for potatoes.

[@jilliebean2709]

Wow- you weren't wrong about the shepherd's pie!! So easy and SO GOOD!! Thank you for more good recipes!! Next up is the ravioli lasagna.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ahh yay!!!! So glad you loved it!!😍🙌🏼🤗

[@amomentwithmileva]

Great ideas Lauren! Thank you!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks for watching Mileva!!! Happy Halloween 🎃

[@vtchini6470]

Whenever I put potatoes in foil packs I always microwave the potatoes for a few mins so they don't take as long in the oven!

[@beaguerrero3]

Yes! Same!

[@KW-es2bz]

Don’t know why I didn’t think of this. Thanks!

[@kayceemgutsie5987]

Great idea!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Ah good to know!! Definitely doing that next time!🙌🏼

[@caitlynpolk4113]

You look so good and so happy girl!! Still my fave youtuber 💗

[@leehamm9784]

I just discovered your videos tonight. Really enjoyed it! I love how real you are. I am really real as well.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg yay!!! Thanks so much for watching!!! Hope you stick around💕🙌🏼

[@greyhatdone]

Lol...sorry if people come after you as if they were sitting down at your table 😂 everything looks good, thanks for sharing. You do YOU! ❤

[@im_LaurenHays]

Hahaha omg girl you just never know what people will get mad over🤣 thanks for watching girl!😍🙌🏼❤️

[@mindynix5542]

Everything looked delicious especially the shepherds pie. Great video👍

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Mindy!! Loved that one 😍

[@michellekornfeld2521]

Everything looks yummy. Can't wait to make the Ravioli bake.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oooo you will not be disappointed😍🙌🏼

[@danat_here2]

All looks yummy. I made a similar ravioli lasagna recipe before and it got watery from the frozen ravioli.

[@im_LaurenHays]

That’s interesting, that didn’t happen to me but I can totally see it! I wonder if it needed to be baked longer? I’m unsure!

[@morganoneal1551]

Everything looks delish! We will have to try all of these! 😋 Side note. I LOVE how supportive Morgan is. You two are THE cutest. 💙

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks Morgan!! This was fun to film and fun to eat lol! Morgan has no complaints when I cook every night that’s for sure 🤪😏💕😍

[@wendy_lynn]

Ohhh I’ve never seen shepherds pie made with tomato sauce! I definitely want to try that!

[@mljs9245]

These all look so good! Easy to do. Easy to half (I live alone and don't want to eat the same thing all week long.). My only suggestion is that you put the container size in the recipe. Like 24 oz. jar of marinara. 16 oz. can tomato sauce. Thanks for sharing these great recipes. At least a couple go on the menu/grocery list for this week.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you so much!! That’s a great suggestion and I will update these recipes today on the blog to reflect that! Thanks for watching!!❤️🤗

[@mljs9245]

@@im_LaurenHays thank you for updating so quickly! Wow! Makes it so much easier to create a list or order on line.

[@danit7969]

Lol love ice in my red wine too. Add a little ginger ale, or sprite, etc...delish

[@im_LaurenHays]

OMG yes!!! In the summer I liked to use frozen fruit too!

[@Svet-Lana2022]

Everything looks delicious!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you so much!! They turned out pretty good😍🤗

[@dianehayes6261]

Thank you for all the great ideas. I especially want to try the ravioli and pumpkin protein bites!😎

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks Diane!!! The ravioli is soooo good I’m ready to eat it again lol! And those pumpkin bites are great too, so versatile!!

[@TheDealjl]

Took notes while watching this! Thanks for the great easy ideas 🍷😊

[@im_LaurenHays]

Aw yay!! Thanks so much for watching!!😍❤️

[@linmet4593]

Hi! That Shepherds Pie looks amazing! Definitely going to be making that this week. Thank you for all the ideas!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yay!! Thanks for watching 🥰🤗

[@teresaleopard8583]

I like these recipes. I wished it had the smart points like some of your others. But I am def. going to try these. Great Ideas!

[@im_LaurenHays]

I quit WW back in February so I no longer count points or have access to the app, luckily these are only 5 ingredients so it should be easy to create the recipe in your app and calculate it🤩

[@jenniedahlen6325]

All the meals you made looked really good Lauren, especially the ravioli bake!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Jennie!! That might have been my favorite- so good!!

[@roses609]

They all looked delicious I am going to try the chicken one first

[@im_LaurenHays]

It’s really good!! Several people said to microwave the potatoes first so they take less time to bake!

[@victoria.galvin]

I love me some Chef Boyardee raviolis too... No shame! I will try the shepherds pie. Looks yummy!

[@im_LaurenHays]

YES!!! Team chef boy at fee😂😍🙌🏼🤗 The shepherds pie will not disappoint 😍

[@sherrylovenguth657]

Great recipe ideas!

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you!!!💕

[@Ashlykd10756]

Great video! I can’t wait to try the shepherds pie 😋

[@im_LaurenHays]

It won’t disappoint 😍🤗

[@sandrautz8127]

Your dog is adorable 😉

[@im_LaurenHays]

He melts me😍 such a cutie!!

[@Taekook42173]

as always , your videos are really good, your recipes are tasty, plus i love your hair color, you look fantastic

[@im_LaurenHays]

Omg thank you so much!!!!🙌🏼❤️

[@emilyp7860]

Morgan’s “**** yeah” during the first recipe 🤣🤣🤣

[@im_LaurenHays]

Hahaha omg I was dying while editing 😂 couldn’t cut it out lol

[@barbiebolanos3163]

Great video as always ❤️

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks barbie!! Hope you’re well😍❤️

[@angelamarcinkevich9202]

Suggestion for your foil packs oar no your potatoes then out them together will cut down on cook time

[@im_LaurenHays]

I will definitely do this next time thank you!❤️

[@shaylamoffitt1701]

Loved these! I’m curious, how do you normally make your salmon in the air fryer? I’d love to try that method

[@vanessahernandez2472]

They look delicious. 😋 thank you

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yay!! Thank you for watching!!!❤️

[@ibelieveinangelsyesido7436]

This was great, Lauren! Appreciate the easy ideas! Blessings! Jackie in upstate NY

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you Jackie!! This was a fun one to make 🤩

[@marybethlittlefield1067]

Everything looks delicious!! I can’t wait to try them all!! Can you share your Air Fryer Salmon recipe and what you do with a “foil boat”? I have always wanted to try to air fry salmon.😋

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes! So my air fryer is the basket style so I pull off a long piece of foil then fold it in half to make it a little thicker then just crunch up the edges around the inside of the basket so that a sauce will stay inside and not run down into the grates of the fryer. For the sauce we do 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard and 1 Tbsp minced garlic, whisk it the pour half over the salmon, air fry at 370 for 6 minutes, open the fryer and brush the rest of the glaze on then cook another 6 minutes! Perfection 😍

[@marybethlittlefield1067]

@@im_LaurenHays THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Can’t wait to try this!!😍

[@im_LaurenHays]

@@marybethlittlefield1067 you’re welcome!!!💕

[@sp3235]

Great info very helpful thank you! 🤓 You mentioned a smoothie in one of your videos but the comments were turned off so I'm asking here... Can we get the recipe for your smoothie that you love so much You mentioned it was healthy, satisfying, sweet, made from healthy ingredients, with no sweetener added

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thanks for watching! I think I only have the comments turned off on my quitting WW video so in that one I was talking about the smoothie that Becca Bristow makes and it’s: •1/2 cup 100% juice (I used organic apple juice or pineapple) •1/2 frozen banana •1 cup frozen fruit •handful of spinach You can add a scoop of greens powder too if you want! I think the juice really makes a huge difference! I used to be worried about the sugar in juice but Becca is a Registered Dietitian and isn’t worried about it as long as it’s not added sugar so I’m okay with it too😂

[@sp3235]

@@im_LaurenHays Thank you so much! 🙏

[@julietmarlowe5661]

Shepherd's pie is made with lamb. Hence the name shepherd! Sheep have Shepherd's. Cottage pie is what you made as you used beef.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Interesting!

[@colleenmcminn1563]

your hair is getting soo long!!! love it!

[@reneebryant7001]

Love the top you have on when making the shepherds pie. Where did you get it?

[@im_LaurenHays]

Thank you! It’s from target a few years ago actually!! 💕

[@angelamarcinkevich9202]

Next time make 2 8x8 pans if your ravioli lasagna freeze one eat one

[@im_LaurenHays]

Yes this is a great idea!😍

[@angelamarcinkevich9202]

I make homemade meat ravioli for Christmas

[@im_LaurenHays]

Oooo that sounds so good! I think I’ve only had meat ravioli toasted from a restaurant lol!

[@eringarceau3752]

I have never seen shepherd's pie made with tomato sauce so that's different

[@im_LaurenHays]

What do you make it with? I would definitely try a different version 😍

[@eringarceau3752]

I use either ground turkey or I use the 80/20 ground beef, and saute it with some garlic because I love that and some onion if you want once that's all cooked then I place it in the bottom of the cooking pot then layer the top of it with whatever vegetable you want I use corn and peas and then top it with the potatoes I don't use any kind of sauce or anything.

[@im_LaurenHays]

@@eringarceau3752 that sounds so good!! I also love garlic, I add it to everything 🤣🙌🏼

[@Branbrina]

It’s so funny. Every time you make something he says he has not had it before. What has he been eating his whole life I wonder. That would be a great video to see foods/ meals he has eaten and how to make them more economical in today’s economy.

[@im_LaurenHays]

Love this idea!!! His mom has some great recipes he ate throughout childhood so we can definitely make a video of those 🥰