3 creamy thai sweet potato 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

canola oil, chopped shallot, grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced, peanut butter (creamy or chunky), turmeric, ground cumin, thai red curry paste, water, coconut milk, lime zest, brown sugar or 2 tbsp maple syrup, sea salt, extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes, sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 -inch cubes, kale, cut into bite-size pieces, fresh lime juice, roasted cashews