Rachels Dickles Food

RACHEL'S DICKLES

Steps:

• Use a knife to spread the cream cheese on the dried beef. (This can be a little tricky so be gentle with the beef and you'll have the technique down in a snap.).
• Wrap the beef around the pickles and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
• EXTRA NOTES:.
• I know LowFat or NoFat cream cheese is healthier but the taste with the pickles is not as good. I can't make you use the regular but at least I've given you fair warning.
• The pickles seem to be more cooperative (unless they're baby dills) if they are quartered and all are more cooperative when dried with a paper towel.
• If you find it easier you could "butter" the pickle instead of the dried beef.

QUICK PICKLES

Steps:

• Heat small saucepan over medium high heat. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, and garlic to the pan and cook until it begins to simmer and sugar dissolves. Toss the dill, bay leaf, and sliced cucumbers together in a heat-proof bowl. Pour the simmering liquid over the cucumbers and stir to evenly coat. Allow to cool to room temperature or chill before serving.