Here is a basic recipe for baked acorn squash from the Storz Brewing Company Cook Book from 1956.  Perfect for the holidays or a cold winter’s eve.
Split medium size acorn squash in half lengthwise. Scrape out seeds and stringy matter. Place in baking pan cut sides down. Add enough water to just cover bottom of [...]

This recipe is from the How to Enjoy Speed Cooking cookbook published around 1949.  What a perfect fall meal if you update this recipe with local, pastured pork, and locally grown acorn squash!
Ingredients

2 tablespoons shortening, fat, or salad oil
6 – 1 inch thick pork chops
Salt
12 cloves
12 prunes
6 apricots
1/2 cup orange juice

Place shortening in large skillet [...]