3 squash and shooters Recipes

butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed, firm-ripe anjou pear, peeled and quartered, shallots, peeled and halved, vegetable oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, ground ginger, garam masala or curry powder (optional), dry white wine, low-sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

bacon, butter, fresh sage leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, shallot, chopped, kosher salt, butternut squash, white wine, chicken stock, vanilla extract, freshly ground black pepper, cooked spicy italian sausage , or high-quality lump crab meat, chopped fresh chives, for garnish