Kathryn Hawkins: Freelance Food & Recipe Writer & Food Stylist
I am an experienced home economist based in Perthshire, central Scotland,
and I have been writing a To date, I have written over 20 cookery books.
My career began on BEST magazine in the late eighties followed by a term as
the cookery editor of Woman's Own. Since becoming freelance in 1992,
I have been fortunate enough to work for a wide range of publications
from Slimming World and Sunday Times Style Magazine to ASDA's and
Marks and Spencer magazines; publishing companies such as DC Thomson and
New Holland, and the international food m
29/04/2024
It's that time of the year when British asparagus is in the shops. To celebrate one of my favourite veggies, there's a new recipe up on my blog this week. Here's the link if you fancy a peek😉
https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2024/04/28/sesame-toast-with-new-season-asparagus-gluten-freedairy-freevegan/
16/04/2024
My latest recipe feature in this week's My Weekly magazine is out today. Five simple yet arty sweet and savoury tarts, and they taste pretty good too😋 Photography: Eve Conroy.
04/04/2024
Check out the cookery pages of this week's My Weekly magazine for 6 pages of my oven-free baking and easy meal recipes covering ideas for slow cooker, air fryer, breadmaker, microwave and sandwich toaster. Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
28/03/2024
It's getting a bit late for this, but there is a new recipe up on my blog this week for Simnel loaf cake. Here's the link if you fancy a bake https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2024/03/27/simnel-loaf-cake-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/ Happy Easter😀
26/03/2024
It's time for my favourite feature of the year. In this week's My Weekly magazine, I have 5 suitably themed Easter recipes just perfect for the upcoming holiday weekend. Have a good one everyone 😉🐣🐰Photography: Eve Conroy.
20/03/2024
After a short break, I'm back on the cookery pages of My Weekly magazine with 5 spiced up easy recipes, all tasty and simple to make. Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
26/02/2024
Where does the time go? It's been a while since my last post it seems. Anyway, better later than never. New recipe up on my blog this week for a deliciously spicy and umami flavour-laden mushroom dish. Here's the link: https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2024/02/25/baked-mushrooms-in-gochujang-sauce-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/
29/01/2024
Veg-rack-raid roasties on my blog this week, using up leftover veg with minimum faff and batch-baking to maximise oven space. Here's the link: https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2024/01/28/veg-rack-raid-roasties-naturally-vegan-gluten-free-and-dairy-free/ Have a good week everyone😉
15/01/2024
Citrusy smells in the kitchen this weekend with the arrival of Seville oranges once again. A Marmalade-Maker's breakfast post is up on my blog to celebrate the season. https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2024/01/14/a-marmalade-makers-breakfast-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/
31/12/2023
My last post of the year. How time has flown. Happy Hogmanay everyone. I hope you have a great time however you are celebrating. All my best wishes for 2024.
21/12/2023
Last post on my blog before Christmas and my last post on FB for a few days. I wish you all a happy, healthy and enjoyable Christmas holiday 😉🎄https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2023/12/17/edible-holly-garland-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/
12/12/2023
It's a bumper festive issue of My Weekly magazine this week. I have created 9 pages of recipes to inspire you like the centrepiece you can eat; 6 cocktail flavoured cakes and bakes, and a 3 course freefrom Christmas dinner. Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
05/12/2023
At this time of year, we're often short on time and inspiration in the kitchen. Check out my cookery in this week's My Weekly magazine for 5 simple supper recipes that can be whipped up in no time and only use 5 ingredients😉 Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
21/11/2023
On the cookery pages of this week's My Weekly magazine, it's all about the crunch with 5 of my favourite, fabulously festive, Christmas cookie recipes 😋🎄🍪 Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
12/11/2023
Quince is one of my favourite autumn fruits. It's perfect for cooking slowly with aromatic spices and flavourings. Up on my blog this week is a deliciously simple recipe for spiced quince. Well worth a try and if you don't have quince, slightly under-ripe pears will also work.
24/10/2023
It's coming up for the most spooky time of the year. In this week's My Weekly magazine, 5 of my most terrifying treats. They are simply fang-tastic! Take care out there👻💀😲 Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
18/10/2023
In this week's My Weekly magazine, I have 6 alternative roasts for you. From air-fryer beef to chicken, duck and pork, as well as vegan and fish options, there's plenty of choice to get tucking in to. Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
13/10/2023
If you fancy some weekend baking, I have just posted a very simple, extremely tasty, cookie recipe on my blog this week. Here's the link: https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2023/10/12/fruit-and-oat-crunchies-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/ Have a great weekend everyone😉
15/09/2023
So many tomatoes this year. I've been looking for new ways to serve and preserve them. On my blog this week, a very easy slow-cooker recipe which stores and freezes well. Tastes delicious too. Have a good weekend everyone😉https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2023/09/14/slow-cooker-tomato-confit-naturally-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/
01/09/2023
The hedgerows are choc-a-block with freebie edible yummies at the moment. On my blog this week, my recipe for a hedgerow preserve made from brambles, sloes and elderberries. Have a lovely weekend everyone😉 ://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2023/08/31/my-hedgerow-harvest-and-a-recipe-for-hedgerow-preserve-naturally-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/
29/08/2023
New week, new issue of My Weekly magazine. I have 6 pages of cheesy recipes in the cookery section this week, so if you love cheese, this is the issue for you🧀😋 Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
18/08/2023
New recipe up on my blog this week for an almond scone round. The ideal treat to serve with homemade jam😋 Whether your "Walking on Sunshine" this weekend or "Singing in the Rain", I hope you have a good one😉https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2023/08/17/almond-scone-round-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/
25/07/2023
In this week's My Weekly magazine, you'll find 6 pages of colourful and tasty barbecue recipes, created by yours truly and photographed by Stuart MacGregor Food Photography 😉
17/07/2023
Another summery dessert recipe up on my blog this week, this time for a chilled rhubarb and custard risotto. Given the cool weather this month, you may prefer to serve it hot! 😉
18/06/2023
New recipe on my blog this week for a fruity vegan ice cream. Just 3 ingredients. Simples. Here's the link: https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2023/06/17/take-3-fruit-ice-cream-vegan-dairy-free-gluten-free/
13/06/2023
If you're looking for something special to cook for your Dad this weekend, look no further than this week's My Weekly magazine where you'll find 7 of my fabulous Father's Day themed recipes. Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
06/06/2023
It's a very colourful issue of My Weekly magazine out in the shops this week with 6 pages of my healthy and tasty recipes themed to match each colour of the rainbow. Have a good week everyone😉🌈Food photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography
14/05/2023
New recipe up on my blog this week for one of my favourite comfort foods, my take on the macaroni pie https://myvirtuallyfreefromkitchen.com/2023/05/13/macaroni-pies-gluten-free-dairy-free-vegan/
05/05/2023
Whether you're celebrating The Coronation this weekend and/or hanging out the bunting, or simply enjoying an extra day off work, I hope you have a great time 😉
25/04/2023
Not long to go now before The Coronation weekend. If you're planning a celebration, look no further than this week's bumper issue of My Weekly magazine, with 6 pages of my recipes for a right royal picnic-tea. Fingers crossed for fine weather😉🤞🇬🇧 Photography: Stuart MacGregor Food Photography