Even in a family of twelve, Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George have always shared a rare bond—one that outshines even Dolly’s chart-topping fame. But their newest collaboration doesn’t take place on stage or in a studio. It happens in the kitchen, where memories simmer alongside mashed potatoes in their debut cookbook, “Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals.”
The project is more than just a recipe collection—it’s a love letter to their childhood in a one-room cabin in Tennessee. Dolly said it best: “Rachel and I picked that up—sometimes we still harmonize over the stove.” Their book includes more than 80 family-style dishes, from their mother’s tomato-juice mac to soul-soothing chicken and gravy, each paired with stories that bring their family’s Southern roots to life.
Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George talk new cookbook
Fans are eating it up—literally and emotionally. The cookbook’s release sparked tons of love online with fans saying things like “This is the sweetest side of Dolly yet” and “Her recipes taste like home.” What makes it special isn’t just the food, but the deep connection between two sisters who grew up harmonizing gospel songs and now cook with that same rhythm.
And speaking of harmonies, Dolly’s emotional performances still carry the same warmth that fills her kitchen. Her iconic cover of “Precious Memories” brings back the same spirit of family, faith, and old-school Southern soul.
Dolly Parton “Precious Memories”
Fans say her voice in this performance feels like a hug—and with Rachel by her side, the message is even stronger: family is the root of everything.
To follow more sweet behind-the-scenes moments, check out Dolly and Rachel’s updates on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook where they share stories, recipes, and new projects.