Dried beef has been used in American kitchens since pioneer days. Only in the last few decades was it used for appetizers like this intriguing combination of cream cheese, horseradish, and chives.
Many grandmothers made their own cream cheese from milk and rennet. Today, you can get that rich old-fashioned taste with less fat by making yogurt cheese. Then, just stir in fresh herbs and spread on crackers.
