Bacon and Cheddar Toasts
1/2 lb Loveless Cafe Peppered Bacon, uncooked, finely chopped 1/2 lb extra-sharp white cheddar, coarsely grated (2 cups) 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup) 1 1/2 t drained prepared horseradish 1/2 t salt 14 very thin slices firm white … Read More
Category: Snacks & AppetizersBlackberry-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 finely minced … Read More
Category: ExtrasBlueberry 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 … Read More
Category: Desserts
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
Category: Main DishesCajun 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 and pepper … Read More
Category: Snacks & AppetizersCaramel 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, … Read More
Category: Side DishesCoconut 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 … Read More
Category: Snacks & Appetizers
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. Stir in … Read More
Category: DessertsHashbrown 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
Category: Side DishesHush Puppies
Serves 6 to 8 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 … Read More
Category: Side DishesJam 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
Category: DessertsLoveless 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
Category: Side DishesLoveless 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 Chow Chow … Read More
Category: Snacks & AppetizersLoveless 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
Category: Main DishesLoveless 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
Category: Main DishesLoveless 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
Category: DessertsLoveless 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 … Read More
Category: Side Dishes
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 … Read More
Category: Desserts
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 … Read More
Category: Desserts
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 … Read More
Category: Desserts
Oven Sorghum Corn
8-10 cups popped corn 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup Loveless Sorghum 1/4 t salt 1/2 t pure vanilla extract 1/4 t baking soda pinch of cream of tartar Place popped corn in large baking pans. … Read More
Category: ExtrasPeach 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 the oil … Read More
Category: Extras
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 a toothpick. … Read More
Category: Snacks & AppetizersRed 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 the coffee … Read More
Category: ExtrasRed 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 … Read More
Category: Desserts
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
Category: ExtrasSour 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
Category: Side DishesSpicy Loveless Sausage and Cheese Balls
1 2lb package Loveless Country Sausage 1 1/2 cups 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 chopped onion 2 t minced garlic 1 t chili … Read More
Category: Snacks & AppetizersSpinach-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 9-inch diameter … Read More
Category: Snacks & AppetizersStrawberry Syrup
1 cup Loveless Strawberry Preserves 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/4 t Vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Serve warm or chilled over pancakes, French toast or waffles.
Category: ExtrasSweet and Sour Peach Sauce
116 oz Loveless Peach Preserves 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar Whisk together both ingredients until smooth. This sauce is delicious as a condiment for dipping chicken fingers and egg rolls or for glazing grilled pork chops and grilled fish
Category: ExtrasSweet 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 … Read More
Category: Desserts
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 … Read More
Category: Desserts