Corned Beef without tomatoes shells

2 packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) cold butter or margarine, cut into chunks 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 to 3 tablespoons drained prepared[...]

1 (4-pound) corned beef brisket 3 tablespoons pickling spice 2 cups water 6 small red potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 head cabbage, cut into 6 wedges 3/4 cup sour[...]