I often will poke a couple of holes in acorn squash and put it in the microwave. After about 5 minutes, it is easy to cut in half.
I then can put the two halves, minus the seeds and strings, in a shallow dish with just a bit of water, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. You can add brown sugar, maple sugar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. Yumm.
Another option is after the microwave process, cut in chunks and roast the chunks. then top with a light sprinkle of feta cheese. The strong feta and the sweet squash blend well for an interesting veggie dish.