Scrub the skin with a vegetable brush under warm running water.

Freezing fresh squash without blanching. Yes, you can freeze peaches without blanching them. Cut 1/4 inch off of each end of the crookneck squash. The purpose of blanching prior to freezing is to stop the enzymes that degrade the flavor, it's not for safety.

How to keep cut carrots and celery fresh and crisp: Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. While you do not have to cook squash before freezing it, you should blanch it to stop the activity of these enzymes and bacteria.

Eliminate from the cooler and envelop every cob by a layer of tight saran wrap. After the squash have drained, then put them into your (already labeled) freezer bags. Wash and dry the winter squash.

Lay the cubes on a baking. Yes, you can certainly freeze it without blanching. Yes, you can freeze vegetables without blanching them.

How to freeze a yellow crookneck squash. Add a little cream and parmisan. Freeze the zucchini on a baking tray for 2 hours.

Drain again and dry on kitchen paper. Pack in convenient quantities in polythene. 1 cup of zucchini will probably thaw fully in about an hour, while larger amounts (e.g., 2 ½ c) might take several.