How To Safely Cut Squash Without Losing Any Fingers

Step one: Get a very sharp knife, and make sure it's longer than the squash is wide.

If you’ve visited your local grocery store or farmers market lately, you’ve probably noticed something exciting. Squashes of every shape and size have started to trickle in, reminding us of all the roasting, sautéing and pureeing in the months ahead.

Personally, I love squash. I love an acorn squash, a butternut squash, a delicata squash. I love a squash-based soup, a perfectly roasted squash with flaky sea salt, and a handful of butternut squash cubes tossed on top of a salad. The only issue? I’m absolutely terrified of actually cutting anything larger than a delicata squash.