Butternut Squash without kaffir chestnuts

1 lrg butternut squash - (abt 3 lbs) halved, seeded 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp salt     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage[...]

4 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded and rough chopped) 4 granny smith apples (peeled and diced) 2 firm pears , peeled and diced 1 large onion , chopped 1[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion , halved and thinly sliced 3/4 cup apple cider 1 3/4 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes - 5[...]