Dolly Parton

Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food [A Cookbook]

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Dolly Parton

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.
“Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?”
This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It’s what you do when a love for good music and good food runs in the family.
In Good Lookin’ Cookin’ Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. You’ll learn how much butter or whipped cream goes into a “Dolly Dollop,” what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly’s request every year for her birthday. Recipes include American classics such as Country Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue Spare Ribs, Family Favorite Meatloaf, Slaw of Many Colors, Watermelon Fruit Salad, Mac and Cheese, and Strawberry Shortcake.
Filled with more than 80 delicious dishes as well as photographs of Dolly and Rachel cooking and hosting all year long, Good Lookin’ Cookin’ is a treasured cookbook that will make you feel like part of the Parton family. With their trademark warmth and sisterly love, Dolly and Rachel remind you that cooking doesn’t need to be serious—it should be fun! And always good lookin’! Read more

Editor's Take

Amazon reviewers say this Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George cookbook is beautifully designed, full of nice pictures, and easy to follow, with sweet and personal stories that make it a strong gift for Dolly fans.

Reader opinions are mixed on the recipes: some call them straightforward, comforting Southern dishes and praise how approachable they are, while others say they are disappointing, not very original, or not worth the price.

Amazon reviewers also mention occasional shipping damage, and some complaints focus on the book arriving dented or torn.

Goodreads and Walmart feedback generally leans positive, with many readers enjoying the family-centered tone and the holiday/menu structure, though some readers still note familiar ingredients and packaged-food shortcuts.

For YouTube, real videos found about this cookbook include interviews and cooking demos tied to Good Lookin' Cookin', including a Dolly Parton cookbook release segment and a recipe demo featuring the book.

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Publisher Ten Speed Press
Publication date September 17, 2024
Language English
Print length 272 pages
ISBN-10 1984863169
ISBN-13 978-1984863164
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 8.26 x 0.98 x 10.3 inches
Best Sellers Rank #9,952 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Southern U.S. Cooking, Food & Wine #45 in Comfort Food Cooking (Books) #77 in Celebrity & TV Show Cookbooks
Customer Reviews 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,827)

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