Grandpa was ahead of his time, too: He would create sweet glazes with orange and honey to coat savory chicken, and then thoughtfully style and plate the dish with vibrant candied orange slices.

It taught us to make Candied Kielbasa a sweet treat. It also showed us how to get every last bit of peanut butter from the jar by making a Shaken Peanut Butter Espresso—right in the almost empty ...