Dolly Parton & Her Sister Rachel’s Favorite Side Dishes

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Dolly Parton & Her Sister Rachel’s Favorite Side Dishes

For Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George, cooking a meal for their friends and family is like putting on a concert: You manage your “set list” of openers (aka appetizers), followed by the main event (entree) that is supported by backup singers and dancers to bring the performance to the next level (the way delicious side dishes enhance a meal). And, of course, you have to have an encore (dessert) before the show is truly over.

Standout Sides That Level Up the Main Meal

Dolly and Rachel seem to share our passion for side dishes, which are anything but an afterthought. “We just love side dishes,” Dolly tells EatingWell in an exclusive interview. “We love having things to enhance that great meal and finding those perfect pairings that are really compatible.”

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Featured Recipe: The Parton Family’s Skillet Cornbread Recipe Is Perfection

Many of the recipes in Good Lookin’ Cookin’ have graced the Parton family table over the years, including their mom’s famous Skillet Cornbread. Rachel learned how to make it when she was just 5 years old, and it’s still the dish that Dolly loves to make when she gets home from traveling.

Featured Recipe: Dolly Parton & Her Sister Rachel Just Shared Their Broccoli Salad Recipe

Other standout side dishes that you’ll find in the book (and on our site!) are Broccoli Salad and Southern Green Beans. “My husband loves broccoli salad, and it’s something you can prepare in advance,” Rachel says. “It’s a great time-saver.”

Dolly & Rachel’s Favorite Vegetable

Green beans and corn were often at the dinner table growing up, but the vegetable that Dolly and Rachel love above all others? “Potatoes, without question—they are so versatile,” Rachel says. “If I had to pick one thing to eat for the rest of my life, it’d be potatoes,” Dolly says.

On Cookbook Writing and “Eating Well”

The decision to create Good Lookin’ Cookin’ was inspired by Dolly and Rachel’s love for cooking and eating, as well as for each other. “I think most families, big families certainly, kind of everything centers around the kitchen and food,” Dolly says.

Conclusion

Whatever your meal lineup looks like, whether it’s a simple weeknight dinner or a holiday feast, the most important thing is to enjoy it. For Rachel, eating well means “being gathered at the table with those you love.” And, for Dolly, it means eating what feels good and tastes good.

FAQs

Q: What inspired Dolly and Rachel to create their cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’?
A: The decision to create Good Lookin’ Cookin’ was inspired by Dolly and Rachel’s love for cooking and eating, as well as for each other.

Q: What are some of the standout side dishes in the cookbook?
A: Some of the standout side dishes in the cookbook include Skillet Cornbread, Broccoli Salad, and Southern Green Beans.

Q: What is Dolly’s favorite vegetable?
A: Dolly’s favorite vegetable is potatoes.

Q: What does Rachel mean by “eating well”?
A: For Rachel, eating well means “being gathered at the table with those you love.”

Q: What is the most important thing to remember when cooking a meal?
A: The most important thing to remember when cooking a meal is to enjoy it.