Life Kit Clever kitchen hacks from ‘Bake Off’ judge Prue Leith
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Jan 29, 2026 
Prue Leith, chef, restaurateur and longtime TV baking judge, shares practical kitchen shortcuts from her cookbook. She demos easy garlic peeling, safe pineapple cutting, knife sharpening tips, tricks to rescue overwhipped cream and keep feta fresh. Short, clever hacks to save time, reduce waste and make cooking less daunting.
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Cheat Smart: Quality Over Doing Everything From Scratch
- Take shortcuts that don't compromise quality to save time and enjoy cooking more.
- Prue prioritizes pleasure and practicality over needless effort in recipes.
Peel Garlic By Crushing First
- Press a garlic clove with a flat knife or jar to break the skin before peeling.
- The skin then comes off easily and you avoid smelly hands.
Keep Feta Fresh In Salted Water
- Store feta submerged in salted water to keep it fresh for weeks.
- Put the feta in a container with a tablespoon of salt dissolved in water and refrigerate.
