Prue Leith Embraces Kitchen Shortcuts in New Cookbook

The 84-year-old Bake Off judge shares her candid approach to cooking, revealing her preference for ready-made ingredients.

Dame Prue Leith, known for her role on The Great British Bake Off, admits to using ready-made custard and puff pastry, citing convenience and taste.
Her latest cookbook, 'Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom,' focuses on simple, delicious recipes and cooking hacks.
Leith, speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, emphasized that cheating in the kitchen can still produce high-quality food.
Despite her culinary expertise, Leith believes in practicality and is unbothered by traditional cooking expectations.
Her candid revelations highlight a shift in her cooking philosophy, prioritizing ease and enjoyment over perfection.