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The talents of Dolly Parton transcend her magnetic stage presence as an iconic country music star. Over the years, the world has fallen in love with Dolly all over again, this time as a culinary icon. Through her simple, classic Southern comfort foods, Dolly has found a way to share her warmth, wisdom and love for home cooking via delicious recipes that anyone can replicate in their kitchens.
In honor of her 79th birthday on January 19, we wanted to showcase our favorite Dolly Parton recipes. Every dish is delightful and has that perfect little touch of Dolly magic. Shall we dig in?
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The 10 Best Dolly Parton Recipes
Dolly's culinary range is as wide as her vocal range. Below, we've included our top 10 favorite Dolly recipes—comforting chicken and dumplings, her world-famous cinnamon bread, a perfect pan of cornbread and so much more. We even got our hands on a recipe inspired by her character from the 1989 film, Steel Magnolias!
Treat this lineup like Dolly's amazing musical discography: you can turn to it at any time and find something that suits your cravings. And don't worry darlin', the queen of country cooking hits every culinary high note.
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This soup is hearty, creamy and warms the soul with each spoonful. It's basically a warm hug in a bowl and the perfect thing to eat on a cold winter's day.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's Famous Cream of Vegetable Soup
Dolly does not miss! Her easy-to-make biscuits are light, tender, tall and fluffy. They're the perfect addition to any breakfast, brunch or dinner.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's Famous Biscuits
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This pie is a staple on Dolly's holiday dinner table. It's similar to a classic pecan pie but it's made with walnuts. It's also not as sweet as traditional pecan pie, which means you can (and will!) go back for many more slices.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's Walnut Pie
When Parade asked Dolly Parton what her specialty dish was, she immediately said, "Chicken and dumplings. It's all country cooking." She was kind enough to share her recipe with us, so you can make her favorite comfort classic at home.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's Chicken and Dumplings
Dolly's cozy casserole recipe is just as simple as the list of ingredients: sliced potatoes, cooked ground beef, sliced onions, chopped tomatoes and chopped green peppers. Pro tip: Make sure to properly season every layer to make sure the flavors really sing.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's 5-Layer Casserole Recipe
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Crispy potato lovers, listen to the words of Parade writer, Dante Parker: "Like me, you may come from the baked potato school of poking holes in the potato, rubbing it in butter, and then wrapping it in foil before throwing it in the oven. But Dolly’s method does away with all of that. The goal here is to let the dry heat from the oven cook the potato and crisp the skin—and that goal is accomplished."
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's Baked Potato
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Dolly's take on a classic, no-frills Southern cornbread is just sweet enough with the perfect soft texture. But what takes it over the top is the deliciously crusty, crunchy crust. Brush some melted butter on top when it's fresh out of the oven or serve some butter (or honey butter) alongside for slathering on every corny bite.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's Skillet Cornbread
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It's called the "Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa" Cake because the recipe is "a cuppa flour, a cuppa sugar and a cuppa fruit cocktail," as explained by Truvy, Dolly's character in Steel Magnolias. This three-ingredient wonder comes together quickly and can be on the table in less time than it'll take to watch the classic movie.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton's Famous 3-Ingredient Cake
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Dolly shares her family recipe for these traditional Christmas cookies in her cookbook, Dolly's Dixie Fixin's. Her big sister, Willadeene, enjoys making these with the family's youngest members. “Even the most fidgety little ones will be real busy makin’ wells for fillin’ with jam,” says Dolly.
Get the recipe: Dolly Parton’s Thumbprint Cookies
Cinnamon bread, a beloved recipe from the Dollywood theme park, is a heavenly pull-apart treat with a buttery, cinnamon-sugar crust. Serve it for breakfast or brunch or as a fantastic afternoon snack.
Get the recipe: Dollywood's World-Famous Cinnamon Bread
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