Food Network Magazine Name This Dish Contest

Posted Date: March 13, 2026

Name a recipe from Food Network Magazine for a chance to win a $500 check, with three runners-up each receiving $50.

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Prize Description:

A $500 check awarded to the grand prize winner for their creative recipe name.

Three (3) runners-up each receive a $50 check.

Entry Frequency: Single Entry

Total Prizes: 4

Grand Prize ARV: $500

All Prizes ARV: $650

Start Date: February 2, 2026

End Date: March 20, 2026

Eligible States:
All 50 States

All 50 States

Quick Take!

This one is a creative contest my kids joined in on! The prize is a $500 check, and the effort is just coming up with a clever recipe name. It’s a tossed-in-your-name entry, judged for creativity, running 02/02/26 through 03/20/26. Great for crafty readers who like a simple, one-and-done entry, skip if you’re not into naming contests.

How to Enter:

To enter you have to come up with a name for the cake pops pictures on their page.

Email your submission to namethisdish@hearst.com

Entries must be emailed, and are judged.

All Prizes

Grand Prize: $500 check

ARV: $500

Runners-Up: (3 winners) $50 check

ARV: $50

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Limit of one entry per person, entries are judged for originality and creativity, prizes awarded as checks and winners may need to provide a photo.

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Is this sweepstakes free to enter?

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Is this sweepstakes legitimate?

Yes, this contest is sponsored by Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. (Food Network Magazine) and governed by the official rules posted by the sponsor.