Eva Achuthan-Kozar, of Sag Harbor, is among the 16 junior chefs appearing on season eight of the show.
MasterChef Junior gives children ages 8 to 13 the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills through a series of challenges.
According to a report from the show, Eva's signature dish is roasted shrimp salad with roasted yellow and red peppers, and she hopes to one day own a three-star Michelin restaurant.
Judges on the show include chef Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez, and food writer and wellness advocate Daphne Oz.
The first episode of the season premieres at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, on FOX.
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