Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George

  • Champagne cocktail (page 20)

    from Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food Good Lookin' Cookin' by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George

    • Categories: Cocktails / drinks (with alcohol); Cooking for 1 or 2; New Year; American South
    • Ingredients: sugar cubes; aromatic bitters; Cognac; Champagne wine; oranges
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  • TravelGirl69 on December 08, 2024

    My copy is blue cover, from Target, has additional content the yellow cover book does not have.

Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Champagne cocktail

    • tedwardws on March 09, 2025

      Huge hit! Simple and elegant. Now what to do with a box of sugar cubes?!?

  • Chicken feed

    • Amycado on January 06, 2025

      These came out surprisingly and overwhelmingly salty (basically inedible) when made as written. Its worth trying again but with unsalted butter and maybe substituting the Morton's Nature's Seasoning with a little garlic and onion powder, then salting to taste.

    • tedwardws on March 09, 2025

      I was very skeptical of this recipe. The regular grocery stores do not carry Kraft Olde English or the Morton's Seasoning but Walmart does. Used a larger can of chicken. Everyone absolutely loved this! There were no leftovers. Perfect unfussy appetizer for a group. Made the mix the night before. Assembled an hour before. Popped in the oven as the first guests arrived. Will make again for parties.

  • Country ham and biscuits

    • tedwardws on March 09, 2025

      The biscuits are wonderful! Fluffy and flaky. Made the day before and baked from frozen. Country ham is impossible to find in New England. I used black forest ham sliced thicker from the deli. Served with condiments like mustards, smoked apricot jam, mayo, and spring mix.

  • Pot of black-eyed peas

    • tedwardws on March 09, 2025

      First time making black-eyed peas. Big hit with the family. Makes a ton. Sent lots home as leftovers and put a quart bag full in the freezer. Also have a bag of ham hocks in the freezer I need to use because you can't buy just one.

  • Turnip greens

    • tedwardws on March 09, 2025

      Turnip greens were another ingredient impossible to source in New England. Used a big bag of mixed greens (mustard, collard, turnip) from Walmart.

  • Skillet cornbread

    • tedwardws on March 09, 2025

      The only store that carries Martha White cornbread mix is Walmart. Giving this recipe 3 stars for two reasons. One, this meal didn't need cornbread since it has biscuits. Two, it's a mix that's doctored up a little and was just ok for cornbread. Dolly has a scratch cornbread recipe in March for St. Patrick's Day so why one with a mix? (Also, I'll be making soda bread instead of cornbread for March.)

  • Chocolate pie with meringue

    • tedwardws on March 09, 2025

      This was a disaster. Made it twice. Pie filling liquified when in the oven to brown the meringue. Next time I'd just use the blow torch.

    • lauren_8zaumk on March 05, 2026

      Definitely chill the pie before serving- SO good but bit soupy

  • Fried green tomatoes with ranch dressing

    • cassandhercookbooks on September 14, 2025

      These were delicious! The breading was perfectly seasoned. For the dressing, I added an extra 1/4 tsp salt and an extra 1/2 tbsp dill. The tomatoes were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

  • Grilled chicken with zesty marinade

    • debbates on May 16, 2026

      Everyone loved it, especially with a little drizzle of the drippings.

  • Classic spinach artichoke dip with fresh vegetables

    • mary_z01doa on May 02, 2026

      Delicious! I absolutely love this recipe.

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  • ISBN 10 1984863169
  • ISBN 13 9781984863164
  • Linked ISBNs
  • Published Sep 17 2024
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 272
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Ten Speed Press

Publishers Text

“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’!

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