7 Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet (and Spicy!) Side

The combination of chai and caramel is earthy and sweet, filled with pops of salt. The little candies are delicious and come together with hardly any effort.

Get the recipe: salted chai caramels

The pop of fresh pomegranate is so bright alongside the sharp goat cheese. A slice of pumpernickel toast and a sprinkling of freshly cracked black pepper pull the whole bite together.

Get the recipe (created by Padma Lakshmi, New York Times bestselling author and host!): pomegranate and goat cheese on pumpernickel toast

Toasty, sweet, and just a touch spicy, this snack mix recipe is hard to resist. The rosemary gives the pecans a bit of kick while smoothing out the rich flavors.

Get the recipe: rosemary sesame pecans

Perfect for enjoying with a cup of chai tea, these cookies are filled with the earthy spices that make the drink so good along with that traditional snickerdoodle flavor.

Get the recipe: chai tea snickerdoodles

A slathering of jelly on anything is delicious, so when it's made with jalapeños, you get a sweet and spicy kick. Serve over cream cheese or a soft brie, and you have an irresistible snack or appetizer.

Get the recipe: pepper jelly

Elevate your snack game with this simple recipe that is filled with smoky cinnamon flavor and then a sweet touch of honey. The chickpeas toast when roasted, creating a really lovely crunch.

Get the recipe: honey-roasted cinnamon chickpeas

What's so wonderful about making your own pita chips is you can finish them with whatever flavors you love, like za'atar, paprika, or even a dusting of sugar. Play around with the spices until you discover your own personal snack.

Get the recipe: homemade pita chips