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Good Lookin' Cookin'

by Dolly Parton

Book Details

Publisher:Random House
Published:2024-09-17
Pages:273
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781984863164

Reading Info

About This Book

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

Our Review

This cookbook delivers exactly what you'd hope from Dolly Parton—a warm invitation into her family kitchen, complete with crowd-pleasing Southern recipes and the kind of storytelling that makes you feel like you're sitting at her table. Organized around a year of meals and gatherings, it blends accessible comfort food with personal anecdotes from Dolly and her sister Rachel, the family's primary cook, creating a cookbook that's as much about connection as it is about cooking. The recipes are designed for real life, focusing on dishes that bring people together for holidays, weeknight dinners, and everything in between.

What sets this collection apart is its genuine, conversational tone; it reads less like an instruction manual and more like a family scrapbook filled with food, music, and laughter. Teen cooks and young adults looking for approachable, satisfying recipes will find a treasure trove of Southern classics and family secrets, all infused with the Partons' trademark charm and hospitality. It’s a heartfelt celebration of how food and stories nourish us, making it a standout addition to any kitchen bookshelf.

Themes

Cooking

Subjects

Cooking