Lurch's Lair

08/25/2026

Another legendary performer has been called home. Dolly can be with her husband and once again sing duets with Kenny Rogers.

https://youtu.be/UaNGtgYwSsU?si=Xo5f9ZQaaESCqjS0

06/29/2026

https://youtu.be/r_6DiyImA1Q?si=HvFrob_zJwWwzN3O

05/25/2026

There is no thanks adequate that we as a country can give to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States.

Today, remember those that fell for this country and why they fought!

Official Music Video for Some Gave All performed by Billy Ray Cyrus.

05/23/2026

Tonight in the Lair Kitchen:

Journey "Greatest Hits" on the turntable

Tomato Parmesan Risotto on the stove

Ingredients:
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 cups cherry tomatoes

¼ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

1 cup arborio or carnaroli rice

Kosher salt

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 1 cup), plus more shaved for serving

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Step 1
Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan; keep warm over medium-low heat until ready to use.

Step 2
Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until golden and very soft, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until it darkens slightly and begins to stick to pan, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and nutmeg, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until some of the tomatoes begin to burst, about 2 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in rice; season with salt, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring, until some grains are translucent, about 3 minutes. Ladle in 2 cups broth and simmer, stirring frequently, until completely absorbed, 8–10 minutes. Ladle in another 2 cups broth and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until rice is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, 12–15 minutes.

Step 4
Add butter, 2 oz. Parmesan, and remaining 1 cup broth and cook, stirring constantly, until risotto is very creamy looking, about 4 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Divide risotto among bowls. Top with shaved Parmesan and lots of pepper and drizzle with more oil.