I had about 8oz. of corned beef left from two briskets I did.. just about the same amount of baby Swiss. Chopped into small bits, mixed with 8oz. of cream cheese, flavored with horseradish, thousand island dressing, chili sauce and a bit of onion, it became a rather tasty spread for crackers- a Reuben dip! 30 years ago, I had my first Reuben sandwich- and loved it! 25 years ago I tried Reuben soup, and it became one of my faorite soups! I have played with a spread made from this flavor meld before, and this one works...
I believe the true secret of being a decent cook is to think about how flavors go together- as simply as possible... You don't need quail's eyeballs to make it tasty! Simple things done well, don't go home as leftovers...
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Quail's EYEBALLS? Is that a pseudonym for "pepper" (I can understand pepper.)
Corned beef cracker spread.. that is a new one for me. I can see it being a huge hit with my NY relatives.
P.S. After seeing your MYOPizza post, I made our own French Bread pizzas last night.. YUM!
CDB- It's just my way of saying you don't have to wear a tux every day! Astounds me the number of people that put uneeded ingredients into their food- and brag about it..
I was just reading a recipe on Reuben Soup this morning.
I see tons of meat and sauces on display here & I think of you :)
Things are improving slowly but steadily here! I may be here for soome time yet!
ok there julia child...this is a unique combo I have seen around lately but have never tasted....
I think I'm an awful cook. Because I can't seem to use my leftovers.
Ever.
Reuben soup! I never knew.
I think you might be the Spread Master!
I don't know about 'Reuben'. Never heard of it, but I certainly agree with you about simple flavours and what goes well together.
Yum! Now I'm hungry!
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I have never heard of reuben soup--very interesting!
Dip looks good--dips are such a wonderful food :)
Doc- I really loved the stuff, when it first started showing up in a couple of restaurants around here..
Mona- Thanks for upate- still pulin' for you and family!
DogB- I miss that old broad- back before cooking shows were on 24/7!
Kate- Doesn't make you a bad cook, but with a little planning- you can save a lot of money!
Pink- Stormed the world about 25 years ago, now it's just another soup...
Anette- I tend to bring appetizers to the social functions I attend..They're handy, popular, and keeping them super hot or cold for a short trip isn't a big deal!
Belle- I went through my "overkill" phase and found out what I say is true- "simple things, done well"...
starB- Welcome!
T.L.- chix broth, cabbage, corned beef, topped with Swiss cheese, and rye croutons.. easy!Or a cream style soup can work too..
I have to be in the right mood for that dish.
Hef- The beer drinkers got right after it!
Im with you on your sentiment. I do not have a creative bone in my body regarding new recipes. I use someone elses and then try to make it my own by adding , deleting whatever. I am not a quails eye kinda girl.
Donna- I really enjoy your blog, but have a tough time getting on it! Your last post was arousing/funny/tasty- not everybody can do that in one post!
Can you actually buy quails eyeballs???? :0
Ake- In America, I bet you could! I just have gotten into the habit of using that analogy for needless extravagance!
I love the last line.
I completely agree.
sounds good Big Beaver...I'll be right over. with my crackers! ;)
K- some people's idea of gourmet food is adding ingredients they have never heard of, and having them make no difference!
Beth- Welcome any time, but don't call your family "Crackers"! They are welcome too! :) I'm a bad man....
GREAT IDEA!!!!!
I'm stealing this one...Thanks...G
G-Bud- Bikers will eat the a*shole out of this! Be a hero- all yours!
Reuben soup do tell...
I love reuben sandwiches I mean love...something about the sauerkraut and the bread...mmmm darn know I really want one...
um. yeeesss....you DON'T need quail eyeballs to make that delish.
the cream cheese is really all it needs. :)
Your dip looks scrumpcious...what kind of cracker do you recommend?!
Reuben soup...now, I heard of everything dahling...who would have thought! :)
You had me at beef and horse radish! This sounds great to me...I think I have hubby on meat overload this week and more to come tomorrow...
Dam, its lunchtime here now 12.45 and I should of waited and come over here later, cos now Im HUNGRY for your food...... now I dont want me beans on toast LOL
Happy Saturday dear you..........
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Darngirl- Cabbage or saurkraut in soup works..
Tanya- It's the base for many a dip or spread..
Lulda- Ry-Krisp!
Chef- I haven't exactly been cooking up a storm this week..
Marmy- Sometimes crackers and a topping is enough to satisfy
I wrote a story once about a guy who lived in a dumpster...because I saw a guy coming out from behind one on a morning drive thru for coffee...
Chef- If I had not seen it, I wouldn't have believed it... I was torn between kicking him out, calling the cops, or leaving him alone.. I warned him, and let it lay..Made me think about harmless people that have so little, they live on the streets like feral animals...
Buff- now I just saw your comment about turning the collar around...I might have a few confessions to make :)
I would eat this on sliced Cuban bread instead of crackers. You have me curious...wonder what that soup tastes like.
That's quite creative leftovering you did there-- and you kind of sound like a reubenaholic?
ChefE- I've heard too many of them in my day..
Scarlet- Anything works! Soup has numerous recipes- chick base, beef base, or cream style..
FloridaG- Welcome! I don't have any of them as often as I'd like!
I slept late, am sitting here drinking coffee and contemplating breakfast while I read blogs. I actually salivated when I want this recipe.
I'm not a big sandwich person, but I cannot turn down a reuben in any given deli, diner, or restaurant.
And now I want reuben dip for breakfast.
GnightGirl- Long time no see! Hope all is well, and that dip was a hit!
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