Cookin’ on the Coast

Fall 2022 marks the 10th Season of COOKIN ON THE COAST with a fresh look and new Chef. Taking the lead in the kitchen is Red Seal Chef Heidi Fink.

Chef Heidi offers a down-to-earth teaching style and handy cooking tips to ensure viewers come away with the confidence and enthusiasm they need to cook delicious food at home.

Between preparations we hit the road for a behind the scenes look at food producers on Vancouver Island. Cookin’ on the Coast wraps up with a beverage pairing that may surprise you. Craft brews, local wines or crazy cocktails are presented to compliment the cuisine of the day. Presented by Country Grocer.

Or watch full episodes of the newest season below:

3 months


New Deli Superstacked Sandwiches


Stacked high, Chef Heidi makes the ultimate sandwich in two versions, meat and plant based. Then gives us a tour of her Camosun College student run food truck.

4 months


West Coast Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon


Chef Heidi demonstrates how to make West Coast Eggs Benny to perfection. Chef visits a local small batch, plant based dip maker at Justo's Dips.

4 months


Thai Green Curry Soup


Chef Heidi demonstrates how to make Thai Green Curry the traditional way and takes it up a notch, Chef then takes us on a shopping and dining tour of Chinatown.

4 months


Marinated Tri Tip Steak & Chimichurri Sauce


Chef Heidi makes blistered cherry tomatoes and Chimichurri sauce to accompany her special mouth watering steak. Then she heads to Gobind Farms famous for their island berries.

4 months


Tahini Swirl Brownies & Cookies


Chef Heidi bakes up a swirl of Tahini brownies and decadent cookies. Then she sees how vanilla extract is made at Vanillablossom Flavors

5 months


Warming Winter Soup & Black Bean Brownies


Chef Heidi shows us why there's nothing better on a cold day than her warming winter soup with a to die for gluten free brownie, then continues the search for the ultimate soup at Soupa Cafe

5 months


Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner


Chef Heidi shares one of her family favourite, comfort food meals. Then she indulges in the ultimate fresh delicious treat from Empire Donuts.

5 months


Moroccan Spiced Squash & Chickpea Tagine


Exotic spices, winter squash and chickpeas are used in Chef Heidi’s flavorful Moroccan dish. Chef also gets a close-up look at making Ruby’s Pakoras.

5 months


Tandoori Marinate Chicken


Chef Heidi makes this world famous Indian dish from scratch with homemade naan, then takes us to a garlic harvest at Gobind Farms.

6 months


Lemongrass Coconut Soup


Chef Heidi shows viewers how to use fresh lemongrass to create a savory soup with shrimp, then Chef learns how to better take care of our skin with Feisty Furdy Skin Care.

6 months


Homemade Italian Meatballs


Chef Heidi shares her secret recipe for homemade Italian meatballs with Kaslo sourdough pasta– then Chef Heidi explores C&C Growers to see where home gardeners can get their start.

6 months


Celebration Side Dishes


Chef Heidi creates her favorite sides for special occasions including garlic butter brussel sprouts then gets a taste of fresh local produce at Michell Farms.

6 months


Taco Night


Chef Heidi elevates Taco night with a homemade tomatillo sauce and shredded chicken. She also visits a local tortilla maker at Maiiz Nixtamal.