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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 GuideAll 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.
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.
Hudson 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.
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.
Aunt Jean Is Back in Town
Nancy's Aunt Jean is back in town, and Nancy is treating her to one of her favorite dishes, Fish and Chips with a Tangy Tartar Sauce and Super Simple Succotash on the side. Nancy also visits a woman who makes handcrafted bitters for the Honey Pear Icebox Trifle With Soft and Easy Ginger Snaps she makes for her aunt.
Here's to Another 250 Years!
Nancy Fuller's farmhouse is turning 250, so she's inviting her closest friends and family to celebrate and giving a tour of all the home's aged glory. To toast to another 250 years, she makes a Sparkling Stone Fence Cocktail and serves Beans and Greens Bruschetta with Broiled Goat Cheese, Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions, Warm Kohlrabi Salad, and Orange Ombre Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting.
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.
School Garden
Students from Nancy’s local school have been hard at work on a school garden and Nancy’s daughter Lorinda, a school principal in North Carolina, is in town to see how they accomplished this feat. Nancy invites a few of the kids over to see her farm and to enjoy a delicious dinner with some of the ingredients they grew. They all enjoy Pasta Primavera With Handmade Linguini, Herb-Buttered Corn on the Cob, Zesty Garden Vegetable Bread Salad and S'mores Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The Root Cellar
Nancy Fuller has all kinds of ideas for the fruits and vegetables she's stored and preserved from the season in her root cellar. On the menu: Ham Steak with Apple Mustard Chutney, Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad, Scalloped Vegetable Casserole, Honey Ginger Lemonade and for dessert, Butterscotch Pudding with Chocolate Ganache.
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.
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.
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.
Putt Putt With the Papas
Nancy Fuller and her grandkids are hosting a Father's Day putt-putt golf event! Nancy whips up a stunning surf and turf dinner of Spicy Lobster Cakes with Mango Salsa, Perfect Porterhouse Steak, and Mile-High Loaded Baked Potatoes. For dessert, there's Beeramisu for the adults and Kidamisu for the little ones, and after they eat, the grandkids and mothers reveal their special gift: a one-of-a-kind mini golf course in the barn!
David's Surprise Party
Nancy Fuller is throwing a surprise birthday party for her husband. David loves Italian, so that's what's on the menu: Fried Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Goat Cheese, Spaghetti and Lamb Meatballs, Chopped Caprese Salad, and Farmhouse Lemon Birthday Bars. Nothing but the best for David on his birthday!
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!
Open House Brunch
After a busy holiday season, Nancy Fuller can't stop entertaining. She's hosting a big open house and serving brunch for all her friends, complete with a Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar, Shrimp Cocktail with a Twist and a Country Ham Breakfast Casserole with Hash Brown Cakes. She also shares a few of her can't-miss entertaining tricks along the way.
The Linen and Lace Tea Party
Nancy Fuller is hosting a tea party for her granddaughters, full of hats, gloves and tasty treats: Salmon Wellingtons, Broccoli Salad with Goat Cheese, and Individual Pistachio Bundt Cakes with Lemon Curd Filling. Her friend, Food Network's Lorraine Pascale, joins in the fun by making Bacon Cheddar Straws, then shares her tea expertise as they head to the local tea shop to make their own Special Tea Party-Inspired Brew.
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.
Farm Girl Meets City Boy
Nancy and David are back at the country club where they first met, where David is competing in a golf tournament and Nancy is catering. Nancy makes Prime Rib Sandwiches With Horseradish Sauce, Sweet Potato Steak Fries, Gopher Bars and a Back Nine Cocktail for all the golfers to enjoy.
David's Surprise Party
Nancy Fuller is throwing a surprise birthday party for her husband. David loves Italian, so that's what's on the menu: Fried Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Goat Cheese, Spaghetti and Lamb Meatballs, Chopped Caprese Salad, and Farmhouse Lemon Birthday Bars. Nothing but the best for David on his birthday!
Camp GiGi
It's Nancy's annual "Camp GiGi," where she hosts all 13 of her grandkids for a week of food and fun at the farm. At the end of camp, the whole family enjoys a campfire and traditional Crab and Shrimp Boil With New Potatoes as well as Creamed Corn, Banana Pudding With Homemade Vanilla Wafers and Sparkling Apple Cider Punch, before setting off wish lanterns into the sky.
Sweet Times at the Fairground
Nancy Fuller's grandchildren are gearing up for the annual cupcake competition at the fair. She and her husband, David, have been hosting it in memory of David's late father, and this will be the first year the grandkids are participating. Nancy prepares some sweet treats for the children, like Caramel-Dipped Local Apples with a Toppings Bar and homemade Pear and Plum Fruit Rollups, then helps them each create their own Barnyard Vanilla Cupcakes that are sure to bring home the blue ribbon!
Romance at 2000 Feet
Nancy and her husband David are celebrating their Wedding Anniversary: She's surprising him with a scrumptious meal, and he's surprising her with a hot air balloon ride! They're having Filet Mignon Sandwiches, Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad, David's Favorite Carrot Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting and Celebration Manhattans.
Camp GiGi
It's Nancy's annual "Camp GiGi," where she hosts all 13 of her grandkids for a week of food and fun at the farm. At the end of camp, the whole family enjoys a campfire and traditional Crab and Shrimp Boil With New Potatoes as well as Creamed Corn, Banana Pudding With Homemade Vanilla Wafers and Sparkling Apple Cider Punch, before setting off wish lanterns into the sky.
Dance-a-Thon
Nancy is hosting a Dance Marathon in the barn for her favorite charity. The band plays into the night and all of the dancing couples vie to be the last one standing. But, they won't go hungry as Nancy has cooked up enough to feed all of these charitable toe tappers with her menu of Eggplant and Sausage Pasta Salad, Green Beans With Bacon, Clementine Pound Cake With Glaze and Pink Lemonade.
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.
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