From childhood favorites to the food items she made for grocery stores, all about the foods that define the country music icon

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Dolly Parton often shared the Southern recipes that she grew up on, from her freezer meals to her cookbooks

The country legend died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80

Parton discussed her Southern favorites with PEOPLE, from her “famous” chicken and dumplings to childhood dishes like stone soup

Dolly Parton was not only a country icon, but a Southern food lover.

Over the years, the artist, who died on Aug. 25 at age 80, shared with PEOPLE her affinity for the food she grew up on.

From her chicken and dumplings to…

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