4 curried buttercup squash Recipes

stalks lemongrass, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, dried hot red chile , seeds removed and chile crumbled, fresh or frozen turmeric (thawed if frozen), peeled, water, whole star anise, unsweetened coconut milk, unsalted roasted peanuts, thai red curry paste (preferably mae ploy brand), skinless boneless chicken breasts , cut into 2-inch pieces, asian fish sauce (preferably 3 crab brand), sugar, salt, creamy peanut butter, peeled and seeded buttercup squash (from a 1 1/2-lb piece of squash), peeled sweet potato (1 lb), chopped sweet onion (1 lb), chopped red bell pepper (1 1/2 medium), chopped green bell pepper (1 1/2 medium), peeled yellow-fleshed potato such as yukon gold (3/4 lb), carrot (6 medium), trimmed and halved green beans (6 oz), accompaniments: jasmine rice and sliced warm french bread

unsalted butter, vegetable oil, sweet onion, coarsely chopped (2 cups), garlic cloves, thinly sliced, hot madras curry powder, winter squash , such as butternut, buttercup or kabocha-peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 16 cups), rich turkey stock, sharp white cheddar cheese , cut into twenty-four 1 1/2-inch squares 1/4 inch thick, cumin seeds, sliced blanched almonds, salt and freshly ground pepper