Hearty, Comforting and Full of Flavor 31 Photos
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Bring Home Nancy's New Cookbook
In her brand-new cookbook, Farmhouse Rules: Simple, Seasonal Meals for the Whole Family, Nancy shares how easy it is to turn out tried-and-true fare.
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See Episode GuideFuller Farm Fest
Nancy is inviting her friends over for some friendly farm games to celebrate the 20 years since she bought her home. Before the games commence, they sit down to a lunch of Beer Braised Beef, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Peas and Ice Cream Sundae With Homemade Caramel Bourbon Sauce and Crushed Cookies and Cream.
Boxcar Beauties
Nancy Fuller is showing her grandkids how things are done on the farm and in the kitchen! The kids first learn how to tractor-plant seeds fresh in the soil of the farmland. Then, back in the kitchen, they're learning how to make easy and delicious dishes any kid could master: Fresh Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Zucchini, Chicken Taco Pacos, Crinkle Cut Carrots and Zesty Herb Dip and for dessert, chocolatey Creep Critter Bars. Finally, it's a boxcar race after dinner!
Book Drive at the Barn
Nancy Fuller is hosting a book drive in her barn for the local library; she's hired a band and is inviting the whole community. She's making some of her favorite catering classics, including Creamy Crab and Bacon Endive Boats, Chicken Divan Casserole, Apple Puffs with Meringue and the tastiest Milk Punch you've ever had.
Two Ladies on the Farm
Nancy Fuller is inviting her new friend, Kardea Brown, to the farm to learn some of Kardea's soul food secrets. They're making Salt and Pepper Biscuits with Bacon Butter, Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad with Herb Lime Dressing, Crawfish Pie, Caramel and Cashew Pull-Apart Bread with Coffee Ice Cream, and a Pimm's Cup Cocktail to wash everything down.
Motorcycle Mama!
Nancy Fuller is trading in her apron for a leather jacket and her wooden spoon for a Hog! She's been chairing her local hospice's charity motorcycle rally for 25 years, and she's putting together a brown bag lunch for the whole gang. From an epic "Whole Hog" Hoagie with Parmesan and Herb Dusted Sweet Potato Chips to Big Slab Chocolate and Cherry Cookie Bars with Virgin Apple Cider Sangria, this is a menu sure to fill those hungry biker bellies and raise some funds for a great cause.
Poker Night with Aunt Jean
Nancy's Aunt Jean is in town from Las Vegas and has developed a love for Mexican food. Nancy is putting together a small poker night with a Southwestern flair, with Chorizo Quesadillas With Easy Homemade Salsa, Buffalo Shrimp Skewers, Nancy's Pomegranate Guacamole and Sparkling Vodka Margaritas, made with apple vodka from a nearby orchard.
Fuller Farm Fest
Nancy is inviting her friends over for some friendly farm games to celebrate the 20 years since she bought her home. Before the games commence, they sit down to a lunch of Beer Braised Beef, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Peas and Ice Cream Sundae With Homemade Caramel Bourbon Sauce and Crushed Cookies and Cream.
Adventure on the Hudson
Nancy and her family are hitting the high seas of the Hudson River, to have a picnic on one of the uninhabited islands of the waterways. They enjoy Grilled Striped Bass With Fire Roasted Onions and Peppers, German Potato Salad and Grilled Banana Pound Cake With Chocolate Sauce.
Murder Mystery Farmhouse Dinner
Nancy is hosting a Murder Mystery Farmhouse Dinner with some friends on Halloween. She makes Garlicky Chicken Parmesan, Green Broccoli Cauldron Soup, Blood Red Velvet Cake and Hemlock Cocktails for the party, which is complete with costumes, characters and a classic whodunit!
Farmer's Feast
Nancy Fuller is hosting a dinner for the hardworking farmers of the Farm Bureau, who volunteer to promote agriculture in the New York area. She honors their work by creating a succulent meal of Devils on the Water, Shortrib Stew with Port and Horseradish Creme, Savory Garlic Scones with Herb Cheese Spread, Hasty Pudding with Vanilla Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Fancy Farmer's Cocktails.
Book Drive at the Barn
Nancy Fuller is hosting a book drive in her barn for the local library; she's hired a band and is inviting the whole community. She's making some of her favorite catering classics, including Creamy Crab and Bacon Endive Boats, Chicken Divan Casserole, Apple Puffs with Meringue and the tastiest Milk Punch you've ever had.
Fuller Farm Fest
Nancy is inviting her friends over for some friendly farm games to celebrate the 20 years since she bought her home. Before the games commence, they sit down to a lunch of Beer Braised Beef, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Peas and Ice Cream Sundae With Homemade Caramel Bourbon Sauce and Crushed Cookies and Cream.
Artsy Appetizers
Nancy Fuller is catering a cocktail party in town at the Hudson Opera House. All of her friends will be in attendance for an exhibition of "Harvest," a collection of abstract art that celebrates the fruit of a farmer's labor. She's making all the appetizers -- Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, Roquefort-Rolled Grapes, Oysters Rockefeller, Seared Beef Tenderloin Bites -- and Starving Artist Cocktail.
Poker Night with Aunt Jean
Nancy's Aunt Jean is in town from Las Vegas and has developed a love for Mexican food. Nancy is putting together a small poker night with a Southwestern flair, with Chorizo Quesadillas With Easy Homemade Salsa, Buffalo Shrimp Skewers, Nancy's Pomegranate Guacamole and Sparkling Vodka Margaritas, made with apple vodka from a nearby orchard.
Game Night In
Nancy and David are having David's brother and wife over for dinner and games. Nancy heads to a local wine shop to pick out bottles to complement their meal of Beef Wellington, Roasted Beet Salad With Walnuts and Goat Cheese and Easy Baked Alaska. It's the perfect meal to fuel their game of charades!
The Fed Baron
Nancy whips up a delicious picnic for her family to enjoy at the Rhinebeck Air Show. Nancy and her meal of Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Apple and Pear Fruit Salad With Honey-Lime Vinaigrette and Airplane Sugar Cookies With Royal Icing travel in style to the picnic -- flying in a friend's bi-plane to her waiting family.
Farmer's Feast
Nancy Fuller is hosting a dinner for the hardworking farmers of the Farm Bureau, who volunteer to promote agriculture in the New York area. She honors their work by creating a succulent meal of Devils on the Water, Shortrib Stew with Port and Horseradish Creme, Savory Garlic Scones with Herb Cheese Spread, Hasty Pudding with Vanilla Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Fancy Farmer's Cocktails.
From Farmhouse to Firehouse
Today, Nancy Fuller is bringing the farmhouse to the firehouse with her food. She's whipping up a spicy meal to say thank you to the local men and women who serve the community. She makes her Famous Spicy Three-Meat Chili, Jalapeno Cornbread, Creamed Kale with Pearl Onions, and Fiery Triple Chocolate Cream Pie.
Farmer's Fiesta
Nancy Fuller's daughter and grandkids are in town, so she's throwing a farmer's fiesta and making a Cuban-inspired menu in honor of her son-in-law! On the fiery menu are Arroz Con Pollo, Sweet and Spicy Baked Plantains Chips, Kicked-Up Cuban Salad, Cheese Flan, and Spicy Mojitos.
Poker Night with Aunt Jean
Nancy's Aunt Jean is in town from Las Vegas and has developed a love for Mexican food. Nancy is putting together a small poker night with a Southwestern flair, with Chorizo Quesadillas With Easy Homemade Salsa, Buffalo Shrimp Skewers, Nancy's Pomegranate Guacamole and Sparkling Vodka Margaritas, made with apple vodka from a nearby orchard.
Jam-Packed Meal
Nancy Fuller is visiting her friend Beth to taste and pick up some of her famous jams! Then she takes them back in the kitchen to put her Farmhouse Rules to the test, using them in her recipes, making Sage-Rubbed Chicken with Peach Jam Glaze, Spinach Salad, Roasted Turnips, and Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Parfait with Frozen Yogurt and Toasted Walnut Brittle!
Bonfire Bonding
Nancy is having the family over for some good old-fashioned bonfire bonding! First, she heads to her local bakery to pick up a fresh boule of sourdough for her French Onion Soup bowls and then finishes up the rest of the meal (Homemade Beef Stock, Pork Chop Layered Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing and Chocolate Toffee No-Bake Cookies) while the family gets the bonfire started in the backyard.
Treasures in the Attic
Nancy Fuller is cleaning out the attic with two of her beautiful granddaughters, searching for hidden treasures to pass down to their generation. Then, they're feasting on a delicious meal of Homemade Orange Marmalade and Hand-Rolled Whole Grain Crackers, Nancy's Creamed Chipped Beef, Rainbow Roasted Vegetables, and the most beautiful Fresh Peach and Blueberry Upside-Down Cake you've ever seen!
A Farmer's Family Tree
Nancy is rediscovering her family history through her rulebook, starting with the first rule ever written down. She takes us on a culinary journey through her family's history and then back home, she makes a small family tree with the grandkids, shares family stories and they all sit down to a real Fuller family dinner: Ham Souffle, Baked Beans, French Pickles and Molasses Cookies With Boiled Marshmallow Frosting.
Early Birds
Nancy is having three special mothers over to celebrate Mother's Day. Nancy heads to a local maple tree farm for a delicious and fresh maple syrup for their breakfast of Buttermilk Pancakes With Blueberry Syrup; Sausage, Spinach and Potato Breakfast Tart; Citrus Salad With Pistachios and Honey Vinaigrette and Bloody Marias With Bacon Wrapped Cornichons.
The Bowlerinas
Nancy Fuller and her ladies' bowling team made it into the finals! Before the big tournament, Nancy invites the team over for a good luck brunch of Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast, Sausage and Bacon Hash with Baked Tomatoes, Berry Granola Parfait and Bowlerinas Punch.
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