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Happy Friday! We hope you're looking forward to firing up the grill this weekend, because we've got some delicious recipes for you to try out. May is National BBQ Month and we've been tweeting our favourite recipes and tips from the grill, so follow us @FoodNetworkCA to get in on the conversation!

This week, we're counting down our favourite BBQ toppings. Whatever you're grilling up, toppings are the easiest way to take a dish from simple to extraordinary. Make sure to check out our top burgers, grilled fish, and BBQ sauces as well! Happy BBQing!

Caribbean Salsa 

Super-Quick Guacamole 

Creamy Spinach Burger Topping 

Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Spread 

Gourmet Mushroom Topping 

Related: 

• Healthy Summer Grilling 
• A Day at the Beach 
• Cooking with Grilled Fruit 

We've got part 2 of our In the Hot Seat interview with Top Chef Canada guest judge, Massimo Capra! If you haven't seen part 1 yet, make sure you have a look, and also check out Massimo's behind-the-scenes look at his time on the show. Enjoy!

Related: 

• Top Chef Canada: Behind the Scenes with Russell Peters 
• Taking the Challenge Home; Episode 10 
• Top Chef Canada: Episode 10 Recap 

Sharpen those knives and button your whites, because Top Chef Canada is returning for a fourth season! Food Network Canada’s highest rated show is looking for a fresh and fierce batch of competitors to chop their way to the top.

Hungry for the chance to compete in this showdown of culinary elite, take home the coveted title of Canada’s Top Chef and bank that $100,000 prize?

Our latest national casting call has commenced!

If you are aged 19 years or older, are an up-and-coming culinary star, and think you have what it takes to impress our judges, then click over to http://www.topchefcanadacasting.ca and fill out your application.

The hunt for Canada’s next Top Chef will close on June 11th, 2013.

Then tune in to the current season (Mondays 9ET/10PT) or watch Top Chef Canada episodes online for a taste of the challenge, and follow us on Twitter (@FoodNetworkca / @TopChefCanada) and Facebook for more updates to come!

Bonne chance!

We'll always be the first to admit our undying love for spuds. Whether they're baked, mashed or scalloped, potatoes are the ultimate snack. It's National BBQ Month, and this week, we're counting down our top 5 potato salad recipes. There's no better side dish at a backyard BBQ than a big, creamy bowl of the stuff, right?

We've been tweeting our favourite BBQ tips and recipes, so make sure you follow us @FoodNetworkCA to get in on the discussion. You can also check out our favourite burgers, grilled fish, BBQ sauces, and patio snacks for even more inspiration.

1. Mediterranean Potato Salad 

2. Potato Salad with Avocado and Grilled Scampi 

3. Octopus and Potato Salad 

4. Edamame Potato Salad 

5. Fresh Pesto Potato Salad with Brick Cheese 

Funny man Russell Peters was one of the guest judges on this week's epsiode of Top Chef Canada, and we sat down with the comedian to chat about his time on the show. Check out the interview below!

Related: 

• Top Chef Canada: Behind the Scenes with Massimo Capra 
• Top Chef Canada: In the Hot Seat with David Rocco