So good! I didn't even miss having meat! Stick with the oven roasting method - brings out the flavors and textures of the acorn squash much nicer than the microwave. Definitely add the maple syrup rim. Add Aleppo pepper to apples, celery and shallot. Use Kerry Gold when sautéing the filling. I also added a dash of rosemary. Also suggest using extra mushrooms and cranberries (up to 1 cup).