Butternut Squash without drippings

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium carrot , diced 1 small onion , diced 1/2 red bell pepper , chopped 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed 1 bay leaf , crumbled 2 (16[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces butter 2 onions , peeled and sliced 2 garlic cloves , peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons thyme , finely chopped 2 teaspoons[...]