Dolly Parton teamed up with her sister, Rachel Parton George, to write a new cook book that’s set to publish later this year. The beloved country music legend posted photos to reveal the cover of the book — and a few delicious meals — on Instagram on Wednesday (March 6). She said her sister “might just be the best cook I know.”
“Hey, good lookin’ — what ya got cookin’?” Parton often sings to her sister when she walks into George’s kitchen. That phrase inspired the title of the sister duo’s cook book, Good Lookin’ Cookin’. Parton and George deliver tips to host events throughout the year, including multi-course meals and recipes fit for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and other occasions, according to a press release issued Wednesday. Readers will find more than 80 recipes throughout the book.
“I love good cooking, but not as much as I love my sister Rachel. So, getting to combine the two was a joy beyond belief for me,” Parton said in a statement. “I do believe you're going to love all these great recipes, and I think you're gonna have as much fun reading these stories and things that we put together for you as we did. I can't wait to get this book in your hands, and for you to get this food on your table.”
Some of the recipes the sisters feature in the book include Country Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue Spare Ribs, Family Favorite Meatloaf, Slaw of Many Colors, Watermelon Fruit Salad, Mac and Cheese, and Strawberry Shortcake. Good Lookin’ Cookin’ will also reveal which special dish Parton asks George to make for her for her birthday every year, what’s always on the table at family meals and more, per the press release.
“This book has always been a dream of mine,” George said. “Cooking with my sister Dolly, looking through favorite recipes and recalling stories has been great fun. Through the years, we’ve washed many dishes, cleaned up plenty of spills and shared a lot of laughter. And somehow, we always manage to end up with good lookin’ cookin’! Everyone knows Dolly as a great singer-songwriter – and she is – but she’s also very creative in the kitchen. I’m so excited to share this book with you so you can experience that yourself!”
Good Lookin’ Cookin’ is available for pre-order now. It will be available on September 17.