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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Nancy is meeting some of her friends down at the community rec center for Bingo night, and it's her turn to bring the food. Nancy stops by her local greenhouse to get some fresh veggies from her friend Tom to make a light and delicious Farro Salad with Radishes, Arugula and Feta to go along with Honey-Glazed Ham Sandwiches and Corn Chowder. Nancy is sure the girls are just going to love her Rustic Braided Strawberry Tart for dessert.
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.
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.
Teaching Little Men to Cook 101
Nancy Fuller is teaching her grandson, Miles, and a few of his friends how to cook! They're itchin' to get in the kitchen, so she shows them the way as they cook Foolproof Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Sauteed Green Beans with Creamy Lemon Dressing. For dessert, she teaches them to make Peanut Butter Bars with Salted Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Raspberry Milkshakes.
BBQ, Baseball and Big Appetites
Nancy Fuller is having some little leaguers over for a meal before the big game and making all of their grilled favorites, with special help from Food Network Star winner Eddie Jackson. They whip up Sweet and Sticky Barbecue Beef Ribs, Creamed Corn Bread Pudding, Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Salad and Fried Ice Cream with Cereal Crust. After dinner, they head to the batting cages for practice and Eddie gives Nancy some pointers!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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