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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 GuideHudson Valley Bounty
Every year, Nancy attends a big event run by a local group that strives to promote all the great produce and meats local to the Hudson Valley. This year, Nancy's making a dinner to share with her farming community. She has Pork Pot Roast With Root Vegetables, Sweet Greens With Maple Vinaigrette and Cheesy Potatoes Gratin, made with milk and cheese she gets from a local dairy farmer.
Operation: Farm Fresh
Nancy is hosting a welcome home party for her nephew and his service buddies who have just gotten back from Afghanistan. They're hungry for an All-American home cooked meal and Nancy is happy to oblige, making Fried Pork Chops, Braised Kale and Tomatoes, Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust and Beer Ginger Shandy.
Drive-in Date Night
Nancy Fuller and her husband, David, are having date night and Nancy is cooking up a meal that harkens back to their teenage years. After a trip to her friend Fred's farm for fresh ice cream, she makes a Cola Milkshake With Cherry Whipped Cream. She also makes All-American Double Patty Cheeseburgers With Nancy's Special Sauce and Spicy Curly Fries With Roasted Onion Dip for their night at the drive-in movie theater.
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!
Grill Marks the Spot
Nancy and David are hosting a cookout. Nancy heads to town to get delicious chocolate candies for her Grilled Banana Boats dessert. They're a sweet treat that follows their dinner of Grilled Salt and Pepper Crusted Rib Eye and Garlicky Green Salad. After the cookout, the family enjoys Creamy Orange Soda Floats as they release flying lanterns into the sky.
Square Dance in the Barn
Nancy Fuller is having a square dance in her barn with a feast of local food for the locals. After a trip to nearby Craryville to pick some beautiful flowers, she gets down to the cooking. She makes Two Meat Chili, zippy Scallion Cornbread, Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce and a Square Dance Punch. Finally, there's a fiddler and a band in the barn and Nancy can't resist cutting a rug!
A Hunting She Will Go
Nancy and her friend Jeanne are out skeet shooting, and meet a local who's been duck hunting who shares some of his duck-hunting catch in exchange for a dinner invite. They all enjoy Duck Cacciatore, Warm and Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Grilled Toasts, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Rustic Ginger Plum Tart.
The Auctionista
Nancy Fuller loves finding hidden treasures at the auctions she attends, and her house is full of them. After a heavy morning of auctioning with one of her gal pals, Nancy offers to cook a decadent lunch to celebrate their newly found treasures. They enjoy Poached Salmon Salad, Herbed Rice Pilaf, Asparagus with Hollandaise, Sweet Pea Springtime Mimosa, and a delicious Strawberry Buckle with Vanilla Ice Cream.
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.
Fly Fishing
Nancy and her son John love the outdoors, and spend the day fly fishing. Nancy takes the catch home and cooks up a cozy dinner of Bacon Wrapped Trout, Asparagus With a Creamy Herb Vinaigrette and Peanut Butter Cookies.
Grill Marks the Spot
Nancy and David are hosting a cookout. Nancy heads to town to get delicious chocolate candies for her Grilled Banana Boats dessert. They're a sweet treat that follows their dinner of Grilled Salt and Pepper Crusted Rib Eye and Garlicky Green Salad. After the cookout, the family enjoys Creamy Orange Soda Floats as they release flying lanterns into the sky.
Breakfast for Dinner
Nancy Fuller is on kid-sitting duty, picking up her grandkids from school and giving them a treat everyone loves -- breakfast for dinner! There's Gooey Cinnamon Buns with Cream Cheese Icing, Sausage Pancakes, Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs, and Sweet Strawberry and Banana Milk.
If Leftovers Are Wrong, I Don't Want to Be Right
Nancy Fuller is home alone and making the most of what's in her fridge. She's whipping up a quick, easy and delicious meal made from leftovers, including a Kitchen Sink Frittata, Leftover Meatloaf Soup, the Ultimate Brownie Bread Pudding with Coconut Chunks, Overnight Cantaloupe Oats, and to drink, a Sweet Vodka Sipper!
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.
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.
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.
Breakfast for Dinner
Nancy Fuller is on kid-sitting duty, picking up her grandkids from school and giving them a treat everyone loves -- breakfast for dinner! There's Gooey Cinnamon Buns with Cream Cheese Icing, Sausage Pancakes, Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs, and Sweet Strawberry and Banana Milk.
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.
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.
If Leftovers Are Wrong, I Don't Want to Be Right
Nancy Fuller is home alone and making the most of what's in her fridge. She's whipping up a quick, easy and delicious meal made from leftovers, including a Kitchen Sink Frittata, Leftover Meatloaf Soup, the Ultimate Brownie Bread Pudding with Coconut Chunks, Overnight Cantaloupe Oats, and to drink, a Sweet Vodka Sipper!
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.
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.
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.
The Great Outdoors
Nancy Fuller invites her daughter Sarah and her family over for a hike and picnic-style lunch smack dab in the middle of nature. She's making BBQ Braised Brisket Sandwiches, Nancy's Classic Creamy Coleslaw, Ultimate Deviled Eggs and for dessert, Old Fashioned Hand Churned Vanilla Ice Cream with Wet Walnuts.
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.
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!
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