Dorcas Reilly

Dorcas Reilly
Born
Dorcas Lillian Bates

July 22, 1926
DiedOctober 15, 2018
EducationDrexel University
Occupation(s)Chef
Inventor
SpouseThomas H. Reilly

Dorcas Lillian Bates Reilly (July 22, 1926 – October 15, 2018) was an American chef, homemaker, and inventor. Reilly worked for several years in the Campbell's Test Kitchen creating new recipes. She is best known for inventing the green bean casserole recipe. Reilly was called the "Grandmother of the Green Bean Bake."