Sarah Hayes

Contributor Sarah Hayes is an urban-minded wife living the country life, dedicated to creating plant-based recipes for a healthy lifestyle. She followed her passion for healthy cooking by founding the food blog, Bad To The Bowl, which is now owned by Endless Appetite. Along the way, she honed her skills in recipe development and food photography. Today, she is thrilled to help others in the food blogging space develop and photograph mouth-watering recipes.
Plant Based Stories: Why Robin Transitioned from Vegetarianism to Veganism
Plant-Based

Plant Based Stories: Why Robin Transitioned from Vegetarianism to Veganism

Welcome to part 3 of our plant based stories series! Our aim in this plant based guest series is to…
Protein Brownies
Desserts

Protein Brownies

Protein brownies are super easy and take only 30 minutes to make and that includes baking time.  Use your favorite…
Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Breakfast

Healthy Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats

So what did you have for breakfast this morning? A nibble of your kids cereal? Coffee? Nothing? I know we…
Oil Free Kale Salad with Almond Butter Lime Dressing
Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)

Oil Free Kale Salad with Almond Butter Lime Dressing

Kale. That one word seems to bring up strong feelings among people. Either they love the might kale. Or they…
Sweet and Salty Vegan Bowl
Buddha Bowl

Sweet and Salty Vegan Bowl

Something sweet? Something salty? How about a little of both in this vegan bowl. Plant Based Bowl Ideas Whether you…
Tortilla Soup (V, GF, DF)
Main Dishes

Tortilla Soup (V, GF, DF)

When life gives you failed vegan jalapeño popper filling, you make tortilla soup! (or at least that is what happened…
Vegan Cinnamon Roll in a Bowl
Breakfast

Vegan Cinnamon Roll in a Bowl

Being the sweet tooth that I am, I am always looking for new vegan recipes to try that are not…
Vegan Cornbread
Side Dishes

Vegan Cornbread

As a child cornbread was always one of my favorite sides at dinner time. When I saw that making vegan…
Vegan Sweet Potato Croquettes
Side Dishes

Vegan Sweet Potato Croquettes

These sweet potato croquettes are vegan and gluten free bites of yumminess! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the…
Rum Raisin Buckwheat Hot Cereal
Breakfast

Rum Raisin Buckwheat Hot Cereal

Merry Almost Christmas! Are you ready? I was feeling really stressed up until about 9:30 p.m. last night. But I…
Salsa Verde Quinoa + 5 – Ingredient Vegan Cookbook Review
Main Dishes

Salsa Verde Quinoa + 5 – Ingredient Vegan Cookbook Review

This post may contain affiliate links, please read our disclosure here. Fast and delicious vegan meals with only 5 ingredients…
Vegan PB Cookie Dough Layer Dessert
Desserts

Vegan PB Cookie Dough Layer Dessert

Can we talk about frozen desserts for a moment? Because it is almost summer, and growing up this was synonymous…
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Soups

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup

Full of seasonal flavors creamy vegan pumpkin soup is rich, velvety and satisfying! Made with nourishing canned pumpkin, coconut cream,…
Vegan Sugar Cookie Protein Bites
Desserts

Vegan Sugar Cookie Protein Bites

These turned out so good! I say that with a note of pride. So please. Note that. Okay, really folks.…
25 Best Vegan Super Bowl Snacks
Appetizers & Snacks

25 Best Vegan Super Bowl Snacks

The best vegan super bowl snacks are perfect for watching the game! These are perfect football foods whether you need…
Zippy Cilantro Peanut Butter Oil Free Dressing
Salad Bowls

Zippy Cilantro Peanut Butter Oil Free Dressing

I love to make sure I use every ingredient in my fridge to the best of its lifespan. Anyone else…
Winter Vegetable Grain Bowl
Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)

Winter Vegetable Grain Bowl

This bowl tastes good and is good for you. This Winter Vegetable Grain Bowl is comfort food with a healthy…
Vegan Tomato ‘Cream’ Soup
Soups

Vegan Tomato ‘Cream’ Soup

With low 60’s in the forecast for this week (after weeks of summer like weather!), I thought soup was a…
Crispy Green Bean Fries with Smokey Tahini
Main Dishes

Crispy Green Bean Fries with Smokey Tahini

I have to admit something. I don’t really care for french fries. I KNOW. I am weird. I am not…
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
Salad Bowls

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

With fresh bright flavor, this cucumber tomato avocado salad is a fresh burst of summer in every bite! Its packed…
Roasted Dill and Dijon Creamer Potatoes
Side Dishes

Roasted Dill and Dijon Creamer Potatoes

Roasted dill and dijon creamer potatoes are an easy plant based side dish with savory dill followed by a touch…
Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Desserts

Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Homemade strawberry ice cream sandwiches are easy to make with only a few simple ingredients including graham crackers, fresh strawberries,…
Savory Sweet Potato Avocado Breakfast Bowl
Breakfast

Savory Sweet Potato Avocado Breakfast Bowl

Savory sweet potato avocado breakfast bowl if full of nutrient dense plant based foods that combine protein, carbs and fat…
Vegan Almond Caramel Corn
Desserts

Vegan Almond Caramel Corn

I love popcorn! I have sang it’s praises on our blog before. But really it is the perfect treat. Why?…
Vegan Eggplant Skillet ‘Parmesan’
Main Dishes

Vegan Eggplant Skillet ‘Parmesan’

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.  Eggplant parmesan is sooo good. Normally this dish is…
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
Desserts

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Popcorn

When the calendar turns to September, pumpkins magically appear! Okay, maybe not. But I did see some at the fruit…
Quick & Easy Tzatziki
Appetizers & Snacks

Quick & Easy Tzatziki

It is very little in this world that tastes fresher than this Tzatziki appetizer! It is so good on sandwiches…
Tri Colour Surprise Spread
Appetizers & Snacks

Tri Colour Surprise Spread

This cheerful-looking dip recipe is as tasty as it is colorful. It goes over really well at gatherings and looks…
Our Favourite Guacamole
Appetizers & Snacks

Our Favourite Guacamole

Guacamole is a delicious and healthy dip that has been served for centuries. It can be made in many different…
Easy Pesto Cheese Spread
Appetizers & Snacks

Easy Pesto Cheese Spread

If you’re in a rush or in need of a quick appetizer, look no further than this easy pesto cheese…
Cheesy Bean Dip
Appetizers & Snacks

Cheesy Bean Dip

The Cheesy Bean Dip combines the creamy texture of cheese with the hearty flavor of beans, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer…
Spinach Dip All Grown Up
Appetizers & Snacks

Spinach Dip All Grown Up

Spinach dip has been a staple on the house party circuit for as long as I can remember. It has…
Easiest Cucumber Appetizers
Appetizers & Snacks

Easiest Cucumber Appetizers

This has to be the easiest cucumber appetizer recipe of all time, short of just serving cucumber slice appetizer !…
Easy Chicken and Waffle Sliders
Appetizers & Snacks

Easy Chicken and Waffle Sliders

How would you describe chicken and waffles? Is it something you’d eat at a restaurant or order from a menu?…
Mediterranean Pinwheels
Appetizers & Snacks

Mediterranean Pinwheels

Pinwheels are a popular appetizer in Mediterranean cuisine. They are made from dough that is rolled out and then divided…
Make Ahead (Freezer) Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings
Appetizers & Snacks

Make Ahead (Freezer) Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

These make-ahead sweet and sour chicken wing recipes are great to have in your freezer to pull out for a…
Bacon, Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Bites
Appetizers & Snacks

Bacon, Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Bites

These are better than bacon. You read that and now you’re skeptical, right? You’re thinking “what could be better than…
Buffalo Chicken Nachos with Blue Cheese Crumble
Appetizers & Snacks

Buffalo Chicken Nachos with Blue Cheese Crumble

Nachos are my ultimate comfort food. I eat them at least once a week and it’s easy to fall into…
The Best Ever Jalapeño Popper Dip
Appetizers & Snacks

The Best Ever Jalapeño Popper Dip

I’m one of those “the spicier the better” kind of people, so I’ll line up for pretty much anything with…
Appetizer Top Recipes
Appetizers & Snacks

Appetizer Top Recipes

There’s no shortage of  impressive appetizer recipes out there, but which one is the perfect fit for your event? Whether…