About Healthy Kitchen Course
We're an editorial platform dedicated to sharing evidence-based knowledge about nutritious cooking, helping food enthusiasts understand how to prepare delicious meals that support their wellness goals.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Our Story
Healthy Kitchen Course was born from a simple observation: most people want to cook better meals but lack accessible, trustworthy guidance. In Bulgaria and across Europe, we saw a gap between nutritional science and practical, everyday cooking education.
Our founders—a food writer, a culinary educator, and a nutrition researcher—came together with a shared mission: to create a platform where cooking knowledge meets real-world application. We believe healthy eating shouldn't be complicated or feel like restriction; it should be enjoyable, practical, and grounded in solid understanding.
Today, our editorial team continues to research, test, and share recipes, techniques, and insights that help our readers build confidence in the kitchen and make informed choices about their food.
Our Mission
To empower individuals across Bulgaria and beyond with practical, accessible knowledge about nutritious cooking—so they can prepare meals with confidence, understand ingredient choices, and enjoy the connection between food and wellness.
Educate
Share evidence-based information about cooking techniques, ingredients, and food science in a way that's clear and inspiring.
Inspire
Demonstrate that nutritious cooking is accessible, fun, and culturally relevant—not restrictive or bland.
Connect
Build a community of food lovers who share knowledge, exchange recipes, and support each other's culinary growth.
Meet Our Team
Our editorial team brings together decades of experience in food writing, culinary arts, nutrition education, and community building.
Mariyana Dimitrova
Founder & Editorial Director
Mariyana is a Bulgarian food journalist and cookbook author with over 12 years of experience documenting culinary traditions and modern cooking innovation. She studied gastronomy at the National Academy of Fine Arts and has contributed to leading European food publications. Her passion for connecting home cooks with practical knowledge drives our editorial vision.
Stefan Tsvetkov
Culinary Education Lead
Stefan is a professional chef and culinary educator who trained in Vienna and Lyon before returning to Bulgaria to teach cooking fundamentals. He specializes in making advanced techniques accessible to home cooks and develops all our step-by-step recipe content. Stefan believes that understanding the "why" behind cooking methods builds confidence in the kitchen.
Elena Kozova
Nutrition Science Editor
To increase transparency, consider linking to the mentioned publications or providing professional registration details for team members with advanced credentials. She ensures that all our content is grounded in current scientific understanding while remaining accessible to general audiences. Elena's role bridges the gap between academic research and practical kitchen application.
Radostin Nikolov
Community & Engagement Manager
Radostin manages our community platforms and reader engagement, ensuring that our content reaches those who need it most. With a background in digital education, he helps translate reader questions and feedback into topics for our editorial calendar. Radostin is passionate about building a supportive community around healthy home cooking.
Our Core Values
Everything we publish reflects these principles that guide our editorial and community decisions.
Trustworthy
We source information from credible research, cite our references, and are transparent about what we know and what remains uncertain in food science.
Practical
Every recipe and technique we share is tested in real home kitchens with everyday ingredients, not just restaurant settings.
Inclusive
We celebrate diverse cooking traditions, dietary approaches, and cultural perspectives. Healthy eating is not one-size-fits-all.
Empowering
We aim to build knowledge and confidence, not shame or restriction. Learning to cook well is an achievable skill for everyone.
What Our Readers Say
Real voices from people who've benefited from our content and community.
"I've always found cooking intimidating, but the step-by-step articles from Healthy Kitchen Course made everything click. Now I actually understand why recipes call for certain techniques, and I feel confident enough to adapt recipes based on what's in my kitchen. This has completely changed how I approach meal planning."
Kalina Georgieva
Sofia, Bulgaria
"As someone who wanted to learn more about plant-based cooking, I appreciated that your content doesn't push any single approach—it just teaches techniques and lets readers decide what works for them. The scientific backing behind the articles gives me confidence that I'm making informed choices about food."
Viktor Petrov
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
"I love that the recipes celebrate Bulgarian and Mediterranean cooking traditions. It's validating to see our local ingredients and methods taught alongside modern techniques. My family really appreciates the meals I'm preparing now, and I'm learning so much about our culinary heritage."
Desislava Angelova
Varna, Bulgaria
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Whether you have feedback about an article, want to suggest a recipe topic, or just want to connect with our community—we're here to listen and engage.
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