I have some AWESOME NEWS! MasterChef Junior is now casting children ages 8 – 13 to participate in its second season. The Fox show — which was my family’s favorite this past Fall – hosted by Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and Graham Elliot — is offering open call auditions in Dallas and Los Angeles on January 25, 2014. While the season premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, the FAQ says selected kids will need to be available for eight weeks of filming from March 10, 2014 to May 2, 2014.

Wondering if your kid has what it takes? Watch last season’s winner 13-year old Alexander Weiss blowing away the judges along with Dara. . If your kid can cook like that and is “demonstrably special,” definitely bring them to an open call. I know there is NO WAY that I could beat some of the MasterChef Juniors. 😉