Five easy fall cooking tricks using the best of what’s fresh

By Susan Clotfelter, Special to The Denver Post
Is it safe to turn on the oven yet?
The forecast says that yes, it is —  though autumn in Colorado is as capricious as any other season. It’s cold, it’s hot, it’s gray, it’s sunny. Melons and peaches linger in the farmers markets right alongside the pumpkins and roasting peppers. If you love to cook, this is your time —  you can make it sweet, light, hearty, rib-sticking, savory, spicy — any