4 curried mussels butternut squash Recipes

unsalted butter, shallots, finely chopped, leek, white and light green parts , sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick, curry powder, butternut squash, peeled seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice, chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, mussels , scrubbed and debearded, dry white wine, water, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh ground pepper, salt, cilantro leaf, for garnish

vegetable oil, peeled butternut squash, 1-inch diced, chopped white onions, chopped red bell peppers, minced garlic, thai red curry paste , depending on desired heat level, kaffir lime leaves , or 1 tbsp finely grated lime zest, nam pla (thai fish sauce ), light brown sugar, unsweetened coconut milk, mussels , scrubbed and bearded, broken or open discarded, chopped thai basil leaves, steamed jasmine rice or long-grain rice, accompaniment, lime wedges, garnish

frozen mussels, on the half shell (2lbs plus), oil (for frying ), onions or 2 medium , peeled and chopped, potatoes, peeled and chopped into small chunks, butternut squash, chunks cut into small pieces (1/2 lb), bacon, chopped (1/4 lb), malay curry powder (4 tsp), biryani spice mix (the whole-spice mixture, also called breyani spices, 2 tsp), canned chopped tomatoes (14 oz.), sugar (1 tblsp), coconut milk (14 oz), oyster sauce (2 tblsp), thai fish sauce (3tbsp), grated lemon rind (optional), chopped fresh parsley (optional)