Dolly Parton’s Best Recipes Have Never Been Easier to Make, Thanks to This Shortcut

At 78 years old, Dolly Parton seems busier than ever. Between adding to her Duncan Hines baking line, releasing Lodge cast iron cookware, and even teaming up with fast food restaurants for epic collabs, we don’t know how Parton has time to sleep, let alone record new music. 

As if we weren’t already in awe of the country music star, now she's releasing a cookbook with her sister, Rachel Parton George, sharing a year’s worth of recipes for celebrating every special (and ordinary) day. In fact, Dolly and Rachel are featured in Allrecipes’ upcoming winter issue, which hits newsstands on Oct. 18. Together, they discuss their book, “Good Lookin’ Cookin’,” and their cooking memories.

In honor of Parton and George’s new cookbook, which is available wherever books are sold now, the sisters teamed up with the meal kit delivery provider Home Chef to bring some of their favorite recipes directly to you.

Dolly Parton and Home Chef Release Good Lookin' Cookin' Meal Kits

Parton and George selected some of their favorite recipes from the cookbook, including fried chicken, meatloaf, and Southern green beans, to include on the limited-time Home Chef x Good Lookin' Cookin' menu. Beginning the week of Sept. 30, Home Chef customers will have their choice of Parton and George-approved meals that will arrive directly to their home in a special Good Lookin’ Cookin’-themed box.

The menu for Sept. 30 includes Fried Chicken and Gravy with Dolly & Rachel’s Mashed Potatoes and Family Favorite Meatloaf with Southern Green Beans. The week of Oct. 7 includes Sirloin Steak with Blue Cheese Butter with Broiled Potato Wedges and Broccoli and Country Fried Trout with Purple and White Slaw. Lastly, for the week of Oct. 14, customers can select Barbecue Chicken Breast with Spicy Mayo Corn.

Current customers can place their Home Chef orders now through Oct. 18. First-time users can receive 18 free meals plus free shipping by using the code “getcookin” at checkout. 

Considering we’re still patiently waiting for our preordered copy of “Good Lookin’ Cookin’” to arrive, this meal kit delivery feels like the perfect shortcut to cook from Dolly’s new cookbook, no trip to the grocery store needed—although we highly recommend getting some ingredients to make Parton and George's signature Dirt Road Martini.