About Petra

Hi, I'm Petranka Atanasova (in short - Petra), and welcome to my digital kitchen! I am a 23-year-old foodie, certified nutritionist, and professional chef based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I am the blogger, photographer, and recipe developer behind Sunglow Kitchen.

Here you'll find easy vegan and vegetarian recipes that are great for beginners who don't know where to start. They're simple, accessible, and mostly (but not always) budget-friendly.

Whether that's vegan meatloaf, tofu buddha bowl, or overnight oats without yogurt, I hope that my recipes inspire you to enjoy eating more plants!

My Background As a Chef

A photo of Petranka, found of Sunglow Kitchen, holding a plate of sun-dried tomato pasta.

In 2016 I started my first job - washing dishes at a plant-based cafe. At that time, I was vegan and was interested in everything the chefs were doing, so I asked them to teach me things in the kitchen.

In a few months, a baking position opened, and despite having no experience, I seized the opportunity. I started to learn things very fast and was soon promoted to work as a chef, making the lunch menu every day and developing new recipes.

While I enjoyed the creative freedom, burnout set in after three years in the industry (2017-2020).

After that, the world shut down, prompting me to fulfill my long-standing dream of starting a food blog, with help from my partner Boris.

Selfie of Petranka and Boris, founders of Sunglow Kitchen.

I'm also a certified nutritionist after earning my Plant-Based Nutrition Certification through the online program offered by eCornell and The Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University.

What You'll Find On Sunglow Kitchen

Easy recipes that anyone can make! Such as Bischoff Overnight Oats, Ravioli Al Pomodoro, and Air Fryer Beyond Burger.
Quick weeknight meals that don't sacrifice flavor. You'll love our Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry, Easy Tofu Fajitas, and Tagliatelle Pesto Pasta
Classic comfort foods that (sometimes) have a spin on them. Such as Vegan Mac & Cheese without Cashews, Mushroom Lentil Pot Pie, and Curried Mashed Potatoes.
Crowd-pleasing vegan and vegetarian food like these Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings and this Crispy Fried Silken Tofu.
Indulgent desserts like Vegan Churros and Cheesecake without Cream Cheese.

More About Petra & The Blog

What recipe do you recommend for someone new to plant-based eating?

If you're a complete beginner, start with something super easy like my Vegan Chicken Salad, Garam Masala Curry, or Overnight Oats without Chia Seeds.

Do you have a cookbook?

Nope, but I have a free eBook, which you can get by subscribing to my newsletter. It's filled with my most popular no-chop recipes which went viral on Instagram.

What's your favorite ingredient to cook with?

It has to be tofu! I have so many tofu recipes on my blog from Vegan Tofu Ham, to Deep-Fried Tofu Nuggets, to Korean Gochujang Tofu. I love that it can absorb any seasonings or marinates you add to it, and it's also versatile.

Are you vegan?

No, but I LOVE vegan food. It's one of the reasons why I started this blog, to help more people eat plants in an enjoyable way that doesn't sacrifice flavor.