Rosewater Mint Lemonade

I can never, ever, everrrr have people over and not craft a fun cocktail. This creative drink is an unequivocal rendition of my childhood coming full circle in my 20s. Crafted from the dried mint that my mom gifted me and dedicated to the memory of hot summer days sipping premade lemonade that my grandma splashed some rosewater into.

My Mom's Manakeesh

One of the pinnacle dishes of my childhood, maybe even my existence. For as long as I can remember, my mom has always made it with pre-made pizza dough—an arab pizza. Being half-Italian and half-Palestinian, this simple dish has always felt like my existence mutated into a culinary masterpiece.