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Ruth Neely

Ruth Neely - Culinary Center Instructor

Ruth grew up on an Indiana farm, learning early the joy of cooking with fresh, authentic ingredients and a simple, honest approach. She loves being in the kitchen creating meals for family and friends, always with an emphasis on healthy, flavorful, seasonal dishes. Over the years, Ruth has shared her passion through volunteer work with the Samaritan Homeless Clinic as well as by cooking for dinners and receptions at her church. After ten years as a personal cook for a family, she joined the Dorothy Lane Market Culinary Center, where she has been inspiring home cooks for the past 20 years.

Upcoming Classes by Ruth Neely

Winter Warmth: A Dinner Party Class

Winter Warmth: A Dinner Party Class

February 26, 2026
Ruth Neely
Thursday, February 26 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

DLM Washington Square

Join Ruth Neely for a Winter Dinner Party class and learn how to create a cozy, elegant meal perfect for entertaining. Start with a sophisticated Onion and Fennel Bisque with a touch of Pernod, followed by a tender Green Salad with Orange Marmalade Dressing and Toasted Almonds. The entrée is a melt-in-your-mouth Braised Beef Brisket with Pomegranate, Cumin, and Cilantro, served with Buttered Noodles. Finish on a sweet note with a moist, spicy Fresh Ginger Cake topped with Whipped Cream-Lightened Lemon Curd. Do-ahead tips included for stress-free hosting.

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Cook the Book: A Spring Feast from Every Day Dorie

Cook the Book: A Spring Feast from Every Day Dorie

April 15, 2026
Ruth Neely
Wednesday, April 15 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

DLM Washington Square

Step into the kitchen with Ruth Neely for a Cook-the-Book class inspired by Every Day Dorie by Dorie Greenspan. Explore a fresh, spring-forward menu beginning with My Newest Gougères—Light, Cheesy Puffs with Dijon and Toasted Walnuts—followed by a vibrant Green-as-Spring Soup and a colorful Avocado & Berry Salad. Then enjoy an effortless Sheet-Pan Balsamic Chicken with Baby Potatoes and Mushrooms, and finish with a beautifully fragrant Mostly Rhubarb Tart. A delicious way to cook your way through Dorie’s world.

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Culinary Center class registrations may be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund, with proper notification. Cancellations made with notification after the 7-day deadline are eligible for credit toward future culinary class registrations if notification is given prior to the day of a class. If you are unable to attend any class, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place. To give proper notifications for a cancellation or notice of a substitution, please contact the culinary center location where your class is taking place. Any no-call, no-show participants forfeit refunds or class credits. The DLM Culinary Center reserves the right to cancel a class, when necessary, due to inclement weather, emergencies, or insufficient enrollment, and may also substitute instructors or food items when required. In the event that a class is cancelled, registered students will receive a full refund or credit, as applicable.

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