Recipes A to Z


bee sting cocktail

Bee Sting Moonshine Cocktail

The addition of lemon and honey makes this cocktail downright medicinal – sure to cure all that ails ya!  As always, we at the Loveless really want to make sure you drink responsibly.   Bee Sting 1 tablespoon honey ½ … Read More

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BLACKBERRY CHIPOTLE

Blackberry-Chipotle Glaze and Marinade

1 16 oz jar Loveless Blackberry Preserves 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 small can chipotle peppers, liquid only (add the peppers to the sauce for the brave only!) 1T minced fresh garlic 1/2 cup … Read More

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Blue Moon Cocktail

Blue Moon Cocktail

Perfect for sitting on the porch on a hot summer day, this moonshine drink will have you seeing stars if you’re not careful!  Please drink responsibly.   Blue Moon ¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries ¼ fresh orange, squeezed and … Read More

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Blueberry Skillet Cobbler

Blueberry Skillet Cobbler

Most country cooks know the beauty of serving a cobbler right out of the cast-iron skillet it’s cooked in. The pan is perfect for the dessert, because the berries, tossed with sugar, flour, and spices, are stewed first on the … Read More

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BRAISED PORK CHOPS

Braised Pork Chops

Serves 6   2 T canola oil 6 six oz boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed of any fat 1 t Dijon mustard 1 T red-wine vinegar 2 T light-brown sugar 1 T Worcestershire or soy sauce 1 t garlic salt … Read More

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CAJUN BACON ARTICHOKE DIP

Cajun Bacon and Artichoke Dip

1 lb Loveless Cafe Cajun Bacon, cooked and chopped 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt … Read More

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CARAMEL SWEET POTATOES

Caramel Sweet Potatoes

Loveless Cafe’s Caramel Sweet Potatoes 6-8 Medium Sweet Potatoes 1.5 cups Brown Sugar, lightly packed 1 cup Orange Juice Concentrate 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 stick Butter   Peel and chop sweet potatoes into large cubes.  In a bowl, blend … Read More

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Coconut Chews

Coconut Chews Makes about 3½ dozen cookies   When Paula Deen visited the restaurant, she was absolutely clear about her yen for coconut. These rich, buttery cookies loaded with coconut were her hands-down favorites. She even packed up a few … Read More

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Creole Shrimp & Grits

  Great for a gang, this recipe for Creole Shrimp goes great over grits, rice or even poured over fresh-baked bread in a bowl!  It’s a fun, crowd-pleasing party item that can be mixed up by using chicken, … Read More

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Loveless Cafe Fried Chicken

Famous Fried Chicken

1 Fryer Chicken, (3 pounds or less), cut up Fried Chicken Flour: 1 cup self-rising flour 1 Tablespoon Loveless Cafe Seasoned Salt (or your favorite) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder   Vegetable oil for … Read More

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Farmers Almanac Cocktail

Farmer’s Almanac Moonshine Cocktail

This light and fresh cocktail can really pack a punch!  We make ours with Collier & McKeel Tennessee moonshine, but you can use whatever you can get your hands on.  As always, please drink responsibly!   sprig fresh … Read More

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granola chocolate clusters

Granola Chocolate Clusters

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 1/4 cup Loveless granola (or other granola without raisins) 1 cup chopped walnuts   In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; Stir until smooth. … Read More

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HASHBROWN CASSEROLE

Hashbrown Casserole

1 lb bag frozen shredded potatoes 2/3 cup finely-diced onion 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 16 oz sour cream salt and pepper to taste   Mix all ingredients together, place in an oven-safe … Read More

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hush puppies

Hush Puppies

2 cups cornmeal 2 T all-purpose flour 1 t baking soda 1 t baking powder 1 t coarse salt 1/2 cup grated onion 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1 large egg yolk 1 cup buttermilk 6 large egg whites Canola … Read More

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jam bars

Jam Bars

1 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking oats) 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 pound cold, unsalted butter, cut into cubes … Read More

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biscuits

Loveless Biscuits

1 visit to the Loveless Cafe 2 cups coffee 3 pats of butter unlimited preserves, honey and sorghum molasses 1 new tradition for you and your family!   As you can surely tell, our biscuit recipe is a secret! We’ve … Read More

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DEVILED COUNTRY HAM

Loveless Cafe Deviled Country Ham

4ea 8oz Packages of Loveless Cafe Country Ham Biscuit Pieces 5 cups water 1/2 cup Dukes mayonnaise 1/2 cup Creole mustard 1/4 Prepared yellow mustard 1 bunch scallions, chopped 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup Loveless Cafe … Read More

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Loveless Cafe’s Creamy Oatmeal

To celebrate National Oatmeal Month this January, we’ve added warm, sweet homemade oatmeal to our menu for a limited time.  If you can’t make it into the Cafe to try it for yourself, try whippin’ up a batch of this … Read More

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meatloaf

Loveless Meatloaf

1 1/2 lb ground chuck or ground round 1 ea egg 1 ea medium onion, chopped 1/2 ea green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats 2 oz butter, melted 1 ea 16 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 ea strip … Read More

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PECAN PIE

Loveless Pecan Pie

1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 ea eggs 1 t pure vanilla extract 1/4 t ground cinnamon 2 oz unsalted butter, melted 1 1/4 cups pecan pieces 1 ea 10-inch pie crust   Mix first six … Read More

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loveless potion moonshine cocktail

Loveless Potion #9

Don’t let the sweet cherry-orange taste of this one fool you!  This moonshine potion features moonshine-soaked cherries from Ole Smoky Moonshine out of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  If you can’t get your hands on some of these deliciously-powerful cherries, try soaking … Read More

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Chicken Cobbler

Loveless Savory Chicken Cobbler

RECIPE: 1 stick butter – divided 4 cups cubed leftover biscuits or bread 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped parsley   1 onion, diced 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced ½ cup diced sweet red bell peppers 1 … Read More

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maple walnut pie

Maple Walnut Pie

Maple Walnut Pie   1 (9″) partially baked pie shell 1 cup walnut pieces 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 tablespoons melted butter 3 eggs 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup corn syrup   Preheat oven to … Read More

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Oatmeal Raisin Pie

Oatmeal Raisin Pie

We’re just having a ball celebrating National Oatmeal Month this January.  To keep the fun going, our baker Alisa made up a special Oatmeal Raisin Pie.  Similar to a Pecan Pie in the ingredients and consistency, this recipe has a … Read More

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chow chow chicken salad

Old Fashioned Chow Chow Chicken Salad

There’s nothing like the old-fashioned flavor of Chow Chow Relish.  Made from a blend of cabbage, green tomatoes, celery and onions, this flavorful relish adds a wonderful element to any dish you make with it.  Easily substituted for … Read More

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sawdust pie

Old-Fashioned Sawdust Pie

Old-Fashioned Sawdust Pie 7 egg whites, unbeaten 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups crushed cookie crumbs* 1 1/2 cups pecans 1 1/2 cups coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell   Preheat oven to 325 … Read More

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peach vinaigrette

Peach Vinaigrette

3/4 cup Loveless Peach Preserves 1 cup red wine vinegar 2T diced sweet onion 1 cup canola oil salt to taste   Puree first three ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth and slowly add … Read More

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peanut brittle cookies

Peanut Brittle Cookies

Loveless Cafe peanut brittle so delicious and is even more amazing in cookie form. Be warned that these cookies are addicting – you’ll want to make these for all your family gatherings, parties or for just everyday indulgence. … Read More

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PEPPERED BACON SHRIMP

Peppered Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 10 slices Loveless Cafe Peppered Bacon 20 pieces green onion, cut to approx. 1 1/2 inches in length   Wrap bacon around one shrimp and piece of green onion and secure with … Read More

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red eye gravy

Red Eye Gravy

1 lb Loveless Country Ham 1/2 cup coffee 3 T brown sugar 2 cups water   First grab a cast iron skillet and throw in the ham pieces. Start stirring when the ham starts to juice. Pour in … Read More

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Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Makes an 8-inch double-layer cake; serves 8 to 10 A slice of red velvet cake looks just as its name implies—soft and red—though its flavor base is cocoa. A big hit on Valentine’s Day, the dessert is popular for the … Read More

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Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Cheese Butter

Red Velvet Pancakes are only part of the the 100-foot Easter Brunch buffet happening in the Loveless Barn this Easter!   RED VELVET PANCAKE BATTER 2          cups    All-Purpose Flour ½        cup      Cocoa Powder 1          cup      Powdered … Read More

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Roasted Pork Belly

Many folks are intimidated by the thought of cooking something like pork belly.  Of course, it is thought of most often as the source of bacon, but the uncured fresh cut of pork belly is one of the most delici0usly-simple … Read More

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sausage gravy

Sausage Gravy

1/2 lb pork sausage 2 T all purpose flour 1 cup milk salt to taste 1/2 T black pepper 1 t cayenne pepper   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage and crumble into small pieces. Add … Read More

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sour slaw

Sour Slaw

Serves 6 to 8   1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 1 T dry sherry 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 T sugar 1 t coarse salt 1/2 large head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (about 8 … Read More

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MAC AND CHEESE

Southern Mac & Cheese

2 pounds elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 gallon milk 1/2 tablespoon cayenne 1/4 tablespoon white pepper 1/4 pound (about 1 cup) blue cheese crumbles 1/4 pound (about 1 cup) shredded … Read More


spicy sausage and cheese balls

Spicy Loveless Sausage and Cheese Balls

1 2lb package Loveless Country Sausage 1 1/2 cups Loveless Biscuit Mix (or other all-purpose baking mix) 16 oz (4 cups) shredded Jalapeno Jack cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded fresh Jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup finely … Read More

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Spinach-Bacon Roll-Ups

6 ea. Loveless Cafe Smoked Country Bacon slices 1 10-oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 t salt 1/2 t pepper 1/2 cup chopped green onions 3 … Read More

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sticky biscuits

Sticky Biscuits

LOVELESS CAFE’S STICKY BISCUITS 1 2lb bag of Loveless Cafe Biscuit Mix 3 ½ cups buttermilk, divided 1 ½ cups raisins 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 cup granulated sugar   1 lb butter 2 lb light brown sugar … Read More

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sweet grits pie

Sweet Grits Pie

Sweet Grits Pie 3/4 cup milk 1″ piece of vanilla bean 1/4 cup quick-cooking grits 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 3/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cup half and half zest of one … Read More

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Wicked Brownies

Just one of 100 simple Southern recipes from the cookbook Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe, this recipe for Wicked Brownies will bake up a heap of sinfully-sweet rich chocolate brownies for your loved ones!   Pick up … Read More

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