Here are full homemade recipes for all four items : 🫒 Olives, 🍟 Curly Fries, 🍖 BBQ Ribs, and 🥔 Potato Wedges.

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🫒 Marinated Olives (Mediterranean Style)

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed olives (green & black, pitted or whole)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 garlic clove (thinly sliced)

• ½ tsp chili flakes

• ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme

• Zest of ½ lemon

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Fresh cracked black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse olives if very salty; pat dry.

2. Warm olive oil gently (do not fry).

3. Add garlic, chili flakes, herbs. Heat 30 seconds.

4. Pour mixture over olives.

5. Add lemon zest, juice, and pepper.

6. Marinate at least 1 hour (overnight = better flavor).

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🍟 Crispy Curly Fries (Homemade)

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)

• Salt to taste

• Oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Use a spiralizer to cut potatoes into curls.

2. Soak in cold water 30 minutes (removes starch).

3. Drain and pat completely dry.

4. Toss with cornstarch + seasonings.

5. Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until golden.

6. Drain on paper towel, salt immediately.

🔥 Air fryer option: 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 min, shaking halfway.

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🍖 Tender BBQ Ribs (Fall-Off-The-Bone)

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 rack pork ribs

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup BBQ sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

• Remove membrane from back of ribs.

• Mix dry spices and rub all over ribs.

Step 2: Bake Low & Slow

• Wrap tightly in foil.

• Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2.5–3 hours.

Step 3: Sauce & Caramelize

• Brush with BBQ sauce.

• Broil 5–7 minutes until sticky and caramelized.

🔥 Grill option: Finish on grill 5–10 minutes.

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🥔 Crispy Potato Wedges

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes (cut into wedges)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• Salt & pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Soak wedges in cold water 20–30 minutes.

2. Drain and dry well.

3. Toss with oil and seasonings.

4. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 35–40 minutes.

5. Flip halfway through.

6. Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp.

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🥣 Optional Dips

• Garlic aioli

• Ranch

• Honey mustard

• Spicy mayo

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If you’d like, I can also:

• Make this into a full dinner menu plan

• Give exact quantities for a party

• Or choose the best pairing for steak 🍽️