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

“Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?”Dolly Parton (1946-2026). “A voice who was a soundtrack to our lives… Dolly Parton's music travelled across generations, her talent crossed genres …. She’ll be remembered for the songs, the stories and the philanthropy, but perhaps most of all for being so completely and apologetically herself.” Today, Radio 4.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.A New York Times Bestseller!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’! Good Lookin' Cookin' was a New York Times Bestseller for the week of September 13th 2026