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Dolly Parton has introduced a new line of single-serve frozen meals available at retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Publix. Priced at around $4 each, the meals include southern comfort dishes like chicken and dumplings, shrimp and grits, country fried steak, and homestyle macaroni and cheese. Parton’s culinary efforts reflect her southern roots and come in conjunction with her ongoing commitment to community initiatives, including a partnership with Home Chef and a collaboration with Dollar General. These meals aim to bring convenience and taste to homes while allowing fans to connect with Parton’s culinary journey.
Knoxville, Tennessee – Singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has launched a new line of single-serve frozen meals, priced around $4 each, now available at select local retailers including Target, Walmart, and Publix. This new venture aims to provide consumers with convenient meal options that embody southern comfort cuisine.
The frozen meals include a variety of options designed to cater to a range of tastes. Among the choices are chicken and dumplings with vegetables and creamy sauce, shrimp and grits with cheese, tomatoes, and scallions in a spicy sauce, country fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans topped with bacon, beef pot roast with vegetables in southern-style gravy, and homestyle macaroni and cheese.
Parton has utilized her social media platforms to promote these meals, encouraging shoppers to experience her dishes that are described as “quick, easy, and delicious.” Customers can locate the meals in the frozen food aisle at participating stores or visit her dedicated website for additional information.
Background on Dolly Parton’s Culinary Ventures
Dolly Parton has a longstanding interest in cooking and sharing culinary traditions. She previously collaborated with her sister, Rachel Parton George, on a cookbook titled “Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals”. This cookbook features over 80 recipes that underscore the importance of family gatherings and sharing meals, reflecting the southern influences in their cooking.
Parton’s culinary efforts are inspired by her upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The sisters are further partnering with Home Chef to add some of their recipes to the meal kit service’s menu for a limited time, aimed at those looking for easy-to-follow meal preparations.
Home Chef Promotion
As part of the promotion with Home Chef, new customers can receive 18 free meals along with free shipping using a special code. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to win a $150 gift card and a copy of their cookbook through an Instagram contest, which runs until October 18.
Expansion of Culinary Offerings
In addition to her frozen meals, Parton has also collaborated with Dollar General to introduce an exclusive collection of kitchen and housewares. This collection features approximately 50 items ranging in price from $1 to $10, with most items under $5. Products include essential items such as rolling pins, measuring cups, kitchen towels, coffee mugs, and scented candles. The collection is designed to reflect key experiences from Parton’s rural upbringing.
Moreover, Parton’s culinary brand is expanding further through an exclusive agreement with Conagra Brands. This partnership is focused on developing a range of retail food items, including both frozen and grocery products that resonate with comfort and home-style cooking. This new initiative follows her successful earlier collaboration with Duncan Hines for cake mixes and frostings.
Impact on Community
Parton’s involvement in community upliftment is notable as well; as part of her ongoing efforts, Dollar General’s literacy foundation has donated $1 million to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This program provides free books to children, ensuring that young individuals have access to literature from an early age.
Dolly Parton’s new frozen meal line signifies her commitment to bringing taste and convenience to homes, all while maintaining a connection to her southern roots and giving back to the community.
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- WBIR: Dolly Parton Serves Southern Favorites in Frozen Food Aisle
- Southern Living: Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton Cookbook
- Progressive Grocer: Dollar General Partners with Dolly Parton
- USA Today: Dollywood Pumpkin Harvest Festival
- Wikipedia: Dolly Parton
- Google Search: Dolly Parton
