At Tastefully Simple, we want your kitchen to be a happy place ─ somewhere you can create simple, stress-free meals that are going to taste great. We know deciding what to make is often the hardest part of mealtimes, especially when you don’t know what you’re hungry for. Something savory? Something sweet? Well, who says you have to choose? You can have both.

Sweet and savory flavor combinations are growing in popularity. This combo provides unforgettable flavor, is delightfully surprising and satisfies sweet and savory cravings at the same time. Check out these sweet and savory main dish recipes for your next get-together or family dinner.

Be the star of your next patio party with Honey Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs. This dish marries the best of sweet and savory worlds – juicy chicken, fresh peppers and pineapple, smothered in a honey-teriyaki glaze – achieving a tasty flavor balance. These kabobs will be a welcome surprise to everyone at your grill out. On the topic of grilling, you should also try our Sweet Heat Grilled Chicken. These savory chicken thighs, seasoned with Seasoned Pepper and finished with Sweet Heat Grill Sauce, offer a lip-smacking sweet and slightly spicy kick.

Try these Honey Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Honey Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Try these Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Sliders
Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Sliders

Next up, prepare to be wowed by Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Sliders, where sweet meets savory meets spicy. These ground beef sliders provide sensational flavor without a lot of effort. You’ll glaze these grilled sliders with Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Jam, then serve on Hawaiian sweet rolls. Top them with provolone cheese and fresh arugula for the perfect melding of sweet and savory.

Want an easy way to bring a little sweet to savory dishes? Add some fresh fruit. Try something like our Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa. Delicious savory tacos are topped with sweet a fresh tropical salsa made with mangoes, Fiesta Party Seasoning and jalapeño peppers to create the ultimate sweet and savory fusion.

Try these Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa
Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa
Try this Rhubarb Strawberry Glazed Chicken
Rhubarb Strawberry Glazed Chicken

For a grill-friendly summer dish, try Rhubarb Strawberry Glazed Chicken. This recipe provides a delicious blend of savory and sweet notes in a glaze using Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread, Ultimate Steak Seasoning, Dijon mustard and a touch of red wine vinegar. This recipe is perfect for a savory, sweet, stress-free summer supper. Try saying that five times fast!

Next time you are wondering what to make for dinner, give one of these sweet and savory creations a try. You’ll enjoy how simple these recipes are to make and how easy it is to satisfy your sweet and savory cravings at the same time.

We’d enjoy seeing what you’re creating in your kitchen and your family and friends enjoying Tastefully Simple. Share photos of your sweet and savory dinner on social media and tag us (#tastefullysimple) so we can enjoy it with you.

Want a few more sweet and savory recipe ideas? Check these out too:

Garlic Pepper & Honey Sweet Potatoes

Honey Glazed Carrots

Sweet Bourbon Pork & Rice

Sweet Pepper Cream Cheese

Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita on the Rocks