Potatoes: Make a shallow cut around the centre of the potato before boiling, and you’ll be able to get the peel out a lot easier. Or, quickly put the potatoes in cold water after you’re done boiling it. This shock tactic will cause the skin to retract, making it easier to remove.
Onions: Simply pierce a fork through the onion and cut against it. It’ll give you even onion slices that are perfect for adding into salads and sandwiches.
Pumpkin: Instead of cutting them up when they are raw, make small incisions along its skin and microwave it for about two minutes. Wait for it to cool and slice through!
Ginger: Instead of peeling a ginger entirely with a knife or peeler, use a spoon to scrape the skin off. Here’s how:
Carrots and celery: Using a pizza cutter for carrots and celery allows you to go way faster. The rolling motion of the blade lets you cut carrots and celery in one swift motion – just be careful of your fingers!
Garlic: We know this might sound silly but shaking cloves in a jar really helps to peel off the skin! Watch:
