• Cutting Squash: Unless you have extremely sharp and high-quality knives, I find it’s best to soften the squash in a preheating oven for about 5-8 minutes. This makes it much easier to cut into and you won’t risk chopping a finger or two off.• Freezing: If you want to cut down on prep time or store squash throughout the year you can freeze it.• Store Bought: There are two great shortcut options you can get at the store. First, you can sometimes find pre-diced squash in the produce section to make dinner quicker. Second, if you don’t need fresh squash, you can find squash in the freezer section.