Have you ever had the feeling where you’re really hungry, but you can’t decide what you want? Some days, you have an insane sweet tooth. Other times, you want something richer and with more flavor and spice. The sweet and savory tossup is one to confuse taste buds and leave you standing in front of the open refrigerator scratching your head as to what to eat.

To dazzle your taste buds, consider mixing sweet and savory items together in a dish or snack. Think along the lines of trail mix, where nuts, fruit, and perhaps chocolate satisfy lots of cravings in a single handful (or two or three). To take it to another extreme, you can think of a bacon and chocolate pairing. Just the thought leaves the taste buds watering for each item individually, but not knowing what to expect when they’re together.

For a simple sweet and savory experience, explore with fruit and cheese pairings. These are wonderful as easy party appetizers as well:

• Apple and cheddar
• Pear and bleu cheese
• Watermelon and feta
• Figs and brie

Mixing meat or seafood with fruits is another way to pack the flavor:

• Salmon with a citrus relish
• Melon and prosciutto
• Smoked chicken and grapes
• Pork chops with apples

Ready to leap into the savory and sweet exploration? Here are some tasty recipes to try:

• Apple, Feta Salad with Garlicky Lemon Vinagarette from Nutritious Eats
• One Skillet Peach Glazed Chicken from The Seasoned Mom
• Lentil-Barley Burgers with Fruit Salsa from Moni Meals
• Sweet Smashed Potatoes from Skinnytaste
• Strawberry Balsamic Pizza with Chicken and Applewood Bacon from The Café Sucré Farine
• Roasted Sweet Potato, Sage and Apple Soup from Epicurean Mom