This Tuscan salmon recipe features pan-seared salmon in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. This dish is bursting with delicious flavours and is easy to make. Plus, it’s ready to serve in 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 (6-oz) salmon fillets
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season salmon with salt and pepper and sear in the hot pan, for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add butter. When the butter has melted, stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst then add spinach and cook until spinach is just beginning to wilt.
Reduce heat to low, add the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Add parmesan cheese. Allow cream sauce to simmer until the cheese melts thoroughly.
Add the grilled salmon fillets back into the pan; sprinkle with the parsley, and spoon the sauce over each fillet.
Garnish with more parsley, if desired. Serve with steamed vegetables and fettuccine or rice.
4 tablespoons salted butter, softened to room temperature
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a bowl, mix the butter with the tarragon, salt, and pepper.
Season the chicken and its cavity generously with salt and pepper.
Gently ease the skin away from the chicken with your fingers and spread some of the butter inside. Spread the rest of the butter on the outside, covering the entire chicken.
Rub a cast iron skillet (or oven-proof baking dish) with butter and place your chicken in it, breast side up. Truss legs with cooking twine and tuck wings under bird.
Add the garlic cloves and two garlic heads around the chicken and add the white wine and chicken broth. Put the skillet in the preheated oven.
Roast the chicken for 1 hour, basting with pan juices after 30 minutes. When the chicken is golden brown, crispy-skinned and its juices run clear, remove from the oven and leave in the pan for another 5 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Cover with foil and rest for another 7-10 minutes before serving. Carve chicken, and serve with garlic cloves and pan juices.
Vegetable fritters are a great way to start your day and for incorporating more veggies into your child’s diet. These fritters are full of flavour, colourful vegetables, and cheese. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make!
Place shredded zucchini and carrot in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except oil, until combined.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Using a large spoon or scoop, evenly drop batter into the skillet making four pancake-shaped fritters. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until fritters are golden brown and cooked completely.
16 wooden skewers, pre-soaked in water for 20 minutes
1/4 cup onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb ground lamb
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together onion, garlic, parsley, spices, salt and pepper. Add the ground lamb and mix until just combined.
Divide the meat into 16 sections. Mold each section of meat around a skewer, making it a few inches long and about 1-inch thick so that it is oval-shaped.
Place skewers on a shallow baking pan, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates lightly. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until brown all over and just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Serve lamb kofta kebabs with tzatziki, hummus, and flatbreads.
By Stephanie Simons, Head Pharmacist, Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire
The world has changed more than anyone thought possible. Face masks are the norm, holidays abroad a distant memory, and many of us are still separated from loved ones. But while there are plenty of things we can’t do right now, we can learn how to take care of our health.
Health care has changed perhaps more than anything, and it continues to evolve. The simplest things, from a routine check-up to a repeat prescription, are suddenly very confusing and many don’t know where to start. But fear not. Pharmacies are here to help you navigate the new normal of health care.
Pharmacies play a key role in supporting everyone through this pandemic. We’ve stayed open throughout, providing an essential contact point for your worries and concerns. We can help demystify public health guidance to prevent the spread of infection, while also offering advice on supporting your immune system, and managing long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and asthma during this difficult time.
One of our most important jobs is helping you assess new and ongoing conditions and the next steps to take. If you need to see a doctor, this can be done through telemedicine. Available at almost all GPs, telemedicine uses video-conferencing so you can talk to a doctor or other health care staff. Using your webcam on your PC, or a tablet or smartphone, you can have appointments with medical professionals just as you would in person. This helps protect you and your doctor from infection, reduces the stress and cost of travel, and delivers the same quality of care you’d expect from your usual appointments. You can also, if required, speak to experts wherever they are in the country.
If you do arrange an appointment, it’s important to prepare. Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed and be ready to explain three key points – your most urgent symptom, how long it’s been going on, and any changes that have occurred in that time. If you speak to a nurse or other member of staff first, be as clear and succinct as you can – this will help your doctor prepare too. And rest assured – telemedicine appointments are entirely private and confidential.
But what to do in an emergency? If you are experiencing serious symptoms, such as chest pain, weakness in one side of the face or body, or sudden difficulty breathing – act as you would have pre-pandemic and call 911 immediately. If you have a lesser but still urgent issue, like a high fever or a minor injury, contact your GP and they will advise you on how to proceed. Many urgent care centers and walk-in clinics are also offering telemedicine, so check those out too.
Doctors can send your prescriptions to the pharmacy as normal. It is always helpful to call ahead to make sure your pharmacy has what you need before you make the trip to collect it. When you do come to visit, please be patient with staff and customers, keeping a two-metre distance and following the social distancing rules in place, such as a one-way system. There are also options for prescription delivery if you are unable to leave your home.
For more general advice, your pharmacy is ready and waiting – online and in person. We have all your supplies from multivitamins like One-A-Day, Olly and Smarty Pants and painkillers like Tylenol and Advil, to hand sanitisers (look for an ethyl alcohol content of more than 70%) and sunscreen like Coppertone, Australia Gold, Neutrogena and Banana Boat. If you have coronavirus symptoms such as a new, continuous cough, a fever and/or loss of taste and smell, do not leave home. Contact your pharmacist or GP for advice on managing your symptoms. And if you have questions at all, your pharmacy is happy to help. It’s true what they say: we’re all in this together.
Stephanie Simons is the head pharmacist at Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and has been practicing for over 20 years. She is a registered pharmacist with the Bermuda Pharmacy Council and is a member of the Bermuda Pharmaceutical Association.
By Stephanie Simons, Head Pharmacist, Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire
Working from home has become the ‘new normal’ for many, but there are those who are now heading back into the working world – and those who never left. From health care staff to delivery drivers, these are the people helping us return to some semblance of normality. Yet while it is becoming safer to venture out, the pandemic is far from over, and it’s vital that we all do our bit to support those working on the front lines.
For many key workers, the coronavirus has left its mark, both physically and mentally. But there are ways to ease this strain, whether you are a key worker yourself, or you are looking to support someone in your life.
It’s likely that workers in public settings may experience anxiety. Such unprecedented circumstances can cause stress and confusion which, if not tackled, can lead to even worse mental health difficulties later on. Staff like health care workers or police could be concerned about their increased proximity to the virus, while others may worry about undertaking tasks outside of their usual role.
It can be helpful, therefore, to make sure key workers have a relaxing home environment to return to. Aromatherapy scents such as lavender, bergamot or ylang ylang in products like Nature’s Truth Aromatherapy blends – Calming, Mental Clarity, Happiness or Aura Cacia oils can create a calm atmosphere, while keeping a clean home with products like Lysol, Dettol or Clorox can also reduce any fears about hygiene. Plenty of sleep is also crucial for a healthy mind, so make sure you or your loved one has a quiet place to rest. Stress can make it hard to drift off, but herbal remedies like Nytol Herbal or Kalms Night or Melatonin can help in times when sleep is just out of reach.
It’s also important that key workers can discuss their experiences and concerns – even a quick chat with a friend can make all the difference. There are services available such as the Emotional Wellbeing Hotline (543-1111) too, for those who could benefit from extra support. If you or a loved one are experiencing significant distress, make sure to seek medical advice.
It’s just as important to take care of the body. Keeping fit and healthy helps to support your immune system, boost your mood and increase your ability to weather both emotional stress and viral attack. Taking time to exercise will nourish your muscles and your mind, whether it’s a quick walk around the block, an online yoga class, or even some living room Zumba.
Hearty meals also offer comfort and improve energy levels. Look for simple recipes that pack in the nutrients, like a veggie pasta or delicious fruit smoothie. You can also take supplements like Vitamin C (Nature’s Bounty, Emergen-C) for your immune system, Vitamin B (Berocca, N.B. B-Complex) to combat tiredness or Vitamin D and Calcium (Caltrate, Citracal, Viactiv) if your bones are feeling the effects of all that hard work.
And let’s not forget the skin – it is, after all, a vital organ. Masks can irritate the skin of the face so it can be useful to rotate in a calming face wash like Cerave Hydrating Cleanser and moisturiser like Cerave Facial Moisture Lotion AM and PM formulas into your usual routine. Key workers’ hands are also taking a beating. Soothing lotions like Aveeno Stress Relief can ease dry hands and replenish moisture. Some of us are key workers – some of us are caring for them. Either way, it has never been more important to look after ourselves and others. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, please do seek advice from your GP or pharmacist. We are here to help everyone stay happy and healthy.
Stephanie Simons is the head pharmacist at Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and has been practicing for over 20 years. She is a registered pharmacist with the Bermuda Pharmacy Council and is a member of the Bermuda Pharmaceutical Association.
