{"product_id":"good-lookin-cookin-isbn-9781984863164","title":"Good Lookin' Cookin'","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER • 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGood Lookin’ Cookin’\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eCountry Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue Spare Ribs, Family Favorite Meatloaf, Slaw of Many Colors, Watermelon Fruit Salad, Mac and Cheese,\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eStrawberry Shortcake\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with more than 80 delicious dishes as well as photographs of Dolly and Rachel cooking and hosting all year long, \u003ci\u003eGood Lookin’ Cookin’ \u003c\/i\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003ealways\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e good lookin’!\u003cb\u003eDolly Parton \u003c\/b\u003eis the most honored and revered female singer-songwriter of all time. She has garnered 11 Grammy Awards and over 50 nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. Achieving 27 Recording Industry Association of America gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards and certifications, she has had 26 songs reach the top of the \u003ci\u003eBillboard \u003c\/i\u003ecountry charts, a record for a female artist. Parton is a member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame, as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To date, she has donated more than 200 million books to children globally with her Imagination Library. With James Patterson, she co-authored the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eRun Rose Run\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also released the bestselling coffee table books \u003ci\u003eSongteller \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBehind the Seams\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2023, her album \u003ci\u003eRockstar\u003c\/i\u003e debuted at #1 on six \u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e charts, the biggest first-week sales debut of her seven-decade career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRachel Parton George \u003c\/b\u003eis a star in her family’s kitchens—her sister Dolly will be the first to say so. The youngest of twelve children born into what proved to be a musical family from East Tennessee, she followed her siblings who—like Dolly—found their ways onto concert stages far and wide. In her teens she began performing as part of her family’s musical group, and became a songwriter in her own right. Other entertainment opportunities followed, including a starring role in the TV comedy \u003ci\u003e9 to 5\u003c\/i\u003e, reprising her sister’s role from the movie of the same name. Retiring from performing to fulfill her desire to have and raise a family, Rachel is an essential member of her sister’s team, serving in an executive role that supplements various endeavors. An avid cook and self-professed collector of recipes and cookbooks, Rachel makes her home in Franklin, Tennessee.\u003cb\u003eA Message from Dolly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod, family, music, and food are the staples of my life. Food for the heart, food for the mind, food for the soul, and food for the table. Rachel and I come from a long line of great cooks—our mama, our grandmothers, our aunts, cousins, and so on. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?” It’s a phrase from the old Hank Williams song we’ve used forever when we walk into someone’s kitchen. Sometimes we say it; sometimes we sing it. It fits here, though, and for several reasons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of my relatives are beautiful women—a lot of those same women are part of that long line of great cooks—so that seemed like a perfect title for our cookbook. And hey—Rachel’s one of them. She is beautiful on the inside and out. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRachel is Mama and Daddy’s last child, but I’ve always claimed her as my own. She’s a wonderful singer and songwriter, and she spent time out there on the road with me for many years in our traveling family band. She also acted in the TV series \u003ci\u003e9 to 5.\u003c\/i\u003e When it ended, though, she said, “Enough of this. I want to stay closer to home, raise a family, and cook,” and she did. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat people may not know is that Rachel is the executive director of my company and pretty much runs my life. And thank goodness she does! But I think cooking is at the very top of her list of things she does best. I feel like I am kind of riding in on her coattails (or dress tail) on this one, but I am proud that we have something wonderful to do together that will last forever and hopefully bring as much joy and nourishment to others through the years as it has to us. Even though I am a very good cook, my dishes are not always as good lookin’ as Rachel’s. She has a true knack for making food look and taste beautiful, and that is truly an art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have had a wonderful time putting this together. And though it’s a lot of work to do a project like this, we will always remember the time we spent together, creating this for you. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDolly","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299744239845,"sku":"NP9781984863164","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781984863164.jpg?v=1767728322","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/good-lookin-cookin-isbn-9781984863164","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}