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 GuideGrill 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.
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.
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.
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!
Canvas and Cocktails
Nancy Fuller's good friend is teaching a canvas and cocktails class, so she's promised to teach Nancy to paint in exchange for drinks. Nancy goes all in with a full-on meal that includes Lemon and Oregano Chicken, Orzo Pilaf Salad with Mustard Greens and Dried Cherries, Winter Citrus Tart with Shortbread Almond Crust for dessert and, most importantly, Moscow Mules to get everyone's creative juices flowing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Fast Times on the Farm
Nancy Fuller is whipping up a quick but entirely mouthwatering meal for a few of her lady friends that she's having over for lunch. She's making Hot Pressed Reubens with Kicked-Up Russian Dressing, Spicy Tomato and Cheddar Soup, Crispy Lemon Garlic Kale Chips with Creamy Cool Dip, Chunky Blackberry and Peanut Butter Crumble, and a tangy Grapefruit-Ade to go with the meal.
Bunkin' with GiGi
Nancy Fuller is inviting her daughter Nita and her four kids up for a weekend getaway! She's made up the attic above the kitchen for the kiddos to bunk in while she cooks up a meal of Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Dressed Up Grilled Cheese, and Loaded Baked Potato Soup that will leave them all smiles, especially when they see the dessert ... Sweet Cherry Pie with Sprinkled Ice Cream Scoops!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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