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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 →

Chef Daniel's Famous Chicken N' Dumplings using Loveless Cafe Biscuit Mix- so perfect to feed a crowd or to warm up a chilly day!

Chicken N’ Dumplings

Our daily specials change year-round but this is a dish that’s so popular, we’d be down right in fear for our lives if we ever took it off the menu. Chicken n’ Dumplings is definitely a fan favorite of our … Read More →

CranberryChickenSalad

Cranberry Chicken Salad

Chicken salad is one of those recipes that’s so open to interpretation, it seems everyone has their own special way to make it. Some people love their chicken shredded whereas other like it roughly chopped. Extra ingredients can range anywhere … 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, pork or even … Read More →

Loveless Cafe Fried Chicken

Famous Fried Chicken

CHICKEN BREADING (or purchase online) 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   … Read More →

Meat Loaf

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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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 pickle relish … Read More →

PEACHPORKCHOPS

Peach Glazed Pork Chops

BRINE: 2 qt. water ½ cup salt 1 cup orange juice concentrate 5 garlic cloves, cut in half 1 cup dark brown sugar 6 ea bay leaves 2 T juniper berries 2 T black peppercorns 1 T mustard seeds 2 … Read More →

Make Tacos with Pulled Pork BBQ - A Tailgating Favorite from the Loveless Cafe

Pulled Pork BBQ Tacos

Pick up a couple pounds of hickory-smoked Pulled Pork BBQ from the Loveless or your favorite local smoker and team it up with a make-your-own taco station next time you’re putting together a party.   PULLED PORK TACOS 1 lb … 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 →

Easy Braised Beef Short Rib Po' Boys - A Tailgating Favorite from the Loveless Cafe

Short Rib Po’ Boys

Easy to prepare in advance, beef short ribs are filling, downright delicious and perfect game day grub for those cooler football nights.  For a good, traditional po’boy sandwich, you’ll want to top the beef with shredded lettuce and creole mustard. … Read More →

WATERMELON RIBS

Watermelon Ribs

2 racks of “St Louis” cut pork spareribs 1 jar Loveless BBQ Rub 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 jar Loveless “Sweet with a Bite” BBQ Sauce 3 cups watermelon, cut into large cubes   Blend BBQ rub and brown sugar … Read More →