Farmhouse Rules

Nancy Fuller is celebrating Christmas Eve with her family by observing time-honored traditions. Recipes include Crown Roast of Pork with Chestnut Sausage Stuffing, Glazed Carrots with Marjoram, and Christmas Cookies for Santa.

Nancy makes a dinner for hardworking farmers who volunteer to promote agriculture in the New York area. Her menu includes Devils on the Water, Short Rib Stew with Port and Horseradish, Hasty Pudding and Fancy Farmer's Cocktails.

Nancy gets ready to host Thanksgiving dinner and remembers past holidays. Recipes include Rolled Turkey with Nutty Fruit Stuffing, Thanksgiving Succotash, Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Fresh Horseradish, and Pumpkin Pie.

Nancy's daughter Nita and her kids take a ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. During the scenic trip, Nancy serves Honey Fried Chicken, Cobb Salad, Chocolate Chip Icebox Cake, Frozen Lemonade, Sweet and Salty Conductor Corn.

Nancy's making the very same foods she and her husband ate on their first date including Crispy Fried Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Jelly, Shrimp Scampi with Bucatini Noodles and Bourbon-Soaked Cherry Bread Pudding with Cream Sauce.

Nancy is pulling out all the freaky stops this Halloween. Dressed as the Bride of Frankenstein, she's inviting neighbors to enjoy ghoulish treats like Cheesy Spider Dip, Bursting Intestines, Bloodshot Buckeyes and Black Death Fizzes.

Nancy makes family favorites, including Farm-Style Chicken and Drop Dumplings, Big Leafy Green Salad with Goat Cheese Tarts, Banana Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust, plus Rhubarb Reunion Cocktail and Spritzer for Kids.

Nancy's hired a band and fixed up her barn to throw a book drive for the library. She's catering the shindig with her favorite classics like Creamy Crab and Bacon Endive boats, Apple Puffs with Meringue and a tasty Milk Punch.

Nancy makes 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 drink.

Nancy invites her new friend Kardea Brown to the farm. They're making Salt and Pepper Biscuits with Bacon Butter, Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad with Lime Dressing, Crawfish Pie and a Pimm's Cup Cocktail to wash everything down.

Nancy Fuller picnics with her daughter smack dab in the middle of nature. She's making BBQ Brisket Sandwiches, Nancy's Classic Creamy Coleslaw, Ultimate Deviled Eggs and Old Fashioned Hand-Churned Ice Cream with Wet Walnuts.

After searching the attic for treasures, Nancy and her granddaughters enjoy a meal of Homemade Orange Marmalade and Hand-Rolled Whole Grain Crackers, Nancy's Creamed Chipped Beef, Rainbow Roasted Vegetables and Upside-Down Cake.

Nancy teaches her grandkids how things are done on the farm. They also learn how to make easy dishes any kid could master including Fresh Vegetable Lasagna, Chicken Taco Pacos and chocolate Creep Critter Bars.