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 GuideWholesome Harvest
After the busy holidays, Nancy Fuller needs to start the year off right, so she's putting together a day's worth of light and fresh meals. To start off, she's whipping up a Get Up and Go Smoothie that packs a punch. For lunch, she fuels up with Chicken Veggie Soup with Beef Bone Broth. Then, Nancy has her best girlfriends over for a scrumptious dinner of Salmon with Maple Dijon Glaze and a Roasted Vegetable Salad, plus Dark Chocolate Nut Bars for a healthful and satisfying dessert.
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.
Hoppy and Happy
Nancy Fuller is using local hops in her meal today, when she tops by her friends' brewery to pick up all different kinds of beer for cooking and baking. Then, she invites the brewers back to the farm for a comforting dinner that's out of this world. On the menu are Beer-Braised Beef Stew, Ale and Cheddar Biscuits, Kale Salad with Amber Ale Vinaigrette and Fudge Cake with Stout Glaze.
Potluck Party
Nancy Fuller's friend and fellow caterer Kardea Brown is coming to town for a ladies' weekend, so they each whip up a bunch of their catering classics, including Honey-Braised Leg of Lamb with Carrots and Fennel, Peppery Parmesan Orzo, Rustic Cinnamon and Sugar Hand Pies with Cream Cheese Filling, and Geechee Okra Soup with Shrimp.
Wholesome Harvest
After the busy holidays, Nancy Fuller needs to start the year off right, so she's putting together a day's worth of light and fresh meals. To start off, she's whipping up a Get Up and Go Smoothie that packs a punch. For lunch, she fuels up with Chicken Veggie Soup with Beef Bone Broth. Then, Nancy has her best girlfriends over for a scrumptious dinner of Salmon with Maple Dijon Glaze and a Roasted Vegetable Salad, plus Dark Chocolate Nut Bars for a healthful and satisfying dessert.
Antique Hunt
Nancy visits her favorite antique shops looking for fun old kitchen gadgets. She uses her fantastic finds to make a meal of Chile Braised Ribs, Stove Top Mac and Cheese, Baked Cinnamon Sugar Madeleines and Irish Coffee.
Fabric of a Farm Town
Nancy has invited some of her best friends over to begin a community quilt. They enjoy a celebratory farm lunch of Classic Rosemary Lamb Chops, Twice Baked Potatoes, Sauteed Garlic Broccoli Rabe and Black and White Dipped Homemade Shortbread.
Potluck Party
Nancy Fuller's friend and fellow caterer Kardea Brown is coming to town for a ladies' weekend, so they each whip up a bunch of their catering classics, including Honey-Braised Leg of Lamb with Carrots and Fennel, Peppery Parmesan Orzo, Rustic Cinnamon and Sugar Hand Pies with Cream Cheese Filling, and Geechee Okra Soup with Shrimp.
Weekend with the Grandkids
Nancy Fuller is having a weekend with the grandkids jam-packed with food and fun. First, they're making Grilled Meatloaf Sandwiches, Nancy's Grandma's Potato Salad and a Berry Fruit Cobbler With Fresh Whipped Cream that will rock your world. Then for another treat, they're all heading over to the County Fair!
Gigi's Thanksgiving
Nancy Fuller's family is gathering at the farmhouse for another Fuller Thanksgiving, but this year the kids are in charge of everything from the centerpieces to the place settings. Nancy prepares a Thanksgiving feast featuring a Roasted and Braised Turkey with Cognac Gravy, Root Vegetable Mash with Thyme Brown Butter, Pecan Pie and, for the grownups, Bourbon Cranberry Cocktails.
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!
Hudson 500, International Farmway
Nothing gives Nancy Fuller a greater thrill than putting the pedal to the metal in her farm truck, so she's grilling up a race-themed menu for her family before they head out to the racetracks. She's making Grilled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Fruit and Vegetable Kabobs, Victory Lap Nachos, and for dessert, Checkered Flag Cake.
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!
All Aboard the Farmhouse Express!
Nancy Fuller's daughter Nita and her kids are visiting for the weekend, so she wants to treat them to a special, scenic ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. She's making Honey Fried Chicken, Cobb Salad with Bacon Buttermilk Dressing, Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake, Frozen Basil Lemonades and Sweet and Salty Conductor Corn for a salty snack on the train.
L.O.L. (Lots of Leftovers)
David is out of the house for a golf tournament so Nancy has the house to herself. She wastes no time with her to-do list and wastes no leftovers, taking yesterday's meal and making it shiny and new in time for when David gets home. They'll enjoy her Fried Chicken BLT Melt, Tomato Vegetable Rice Soup and Cheesecake Balls.
Alfresco on the Farm
Nancy Fuller and her husband, David, are having a romantic alfresco dinner, and Nancy's whipping up the very same foods they ate on their first date! For this fresh, farmhouse-style meal, she's making Crispy Fried Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Jelly, Shrimp Scampi with Bucatini Noodles, Fresh Bean Salad with Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette and Bourbon-Soaked Cherry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream Sauce.
All Aboard the Farmhouse Express!
Nancy Fuller's daughter Nita and her kids are visiting for the weekend, so she wants to treat them to a special, scenic ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. She's making Honey Fried Chicken, Cobb Salad with Bacon Buttermilk Dressing, Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake, Frozen Basil Lemonades and Sweet and Salty Conductor Corn for a salty snack on the train.
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.
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