Happy St. Patrick's Day!


In honor of St. Patty's Day, I'd like to share with you a great recipe by Andrew Kaplan I saw in the Everyday with Rachel Ray magazine that I'm going to cook up for the FiveMcSibes. It sounds like a tongue-waggin', lip-smacking holiday recipe for our furkids!

Green-With-Envy St. Patty's Potato Cakes
  Ingredients:
1 c. leftover mashed potatoes*
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 oz. corned beef, chopped into small pieces
1/2 c. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1/4 c. frozen green peas, thawed
1 T. chopped parsley
2 T. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, egg, corned beef, spinach, peas, and parsley. Mix with wooden spoon to combine. Form into golf-ball size balls, then flatten with the palm of your hand. 
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the potato cakes to the pan and cook, turning once, until golden brown and heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cakes to a paper-towel-lined plate and let cool slightly.
*Do not use mashed potatoes containing onions and/or garlic, which can be toxic to dogs and cats. Always check with your vet to be sure certain foods are OK for your pet to eat.

While your furbabies are enjoying their meal, kick back and enjoy this video of the FiveMcSibes havin' a wee bit o' leprechaun fun! And while you're at it, pour yourself a glass of green beer or an Irish coffee, and savor the flavor of the holiday moment! Sláinte!


Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!
 

(NOTE: Please DO NOT serve your pets alcohol as it can be hazardous to their health. This video was for entertainment purposes only).

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A very special "Thank You" goes out to Brian for bestowing this wonderful Honorable Mention Award upon the FiveMcSibes for "Best Spirit of the Holiday" in their St. Patrick's Day Contest for our Kissin' Sibes header photo! Wow! We are so honored. Thanks, Brian!
Please be sure to visit his purrrfectly fun blog at Brian's Home and say "Hi!" to this handsome kitty, and tell him the FiveSibes sent you!



Comments

  1. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥March 17, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Great recipe and great fun for the McSibes.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  2. jenMarch 17, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Happy St Paddy's Day Five Sibes!!
    and the awesome video!

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  3. Golden Woofs! SUGARMarch 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Woof! Woof! Happy St Pat's Day. DELISH! Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  4. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    *Raises glass to toast* "There are good ships, and there are wood ships - the ships that sail the sea. But the best ships, are friendships and may they always be." Slainte!

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  5. TimberLoveMarch 17, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Happy St. Patty's day huskerboos!

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  6. RemingtonMarch 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing the recipe! The Jib Jab was a hoot! Happy St. Patty's Day!

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  7. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleMarch 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Y'all,

    Once more y'all come up with the best recipes!
    Don't forget the green "beer"!

    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  8. Pepsi the Lazy BumMarch 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, Five Sibes!

    Woofs,
    Pepsi

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  9. SukaMarch 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    *drool.....so, when will the St. Patty's Potato Cakes be ready?? I'll take a bucket full, thank you very much! :->

    I don't understand how alcohol can be hazardous to our health. The Five Sibes look like they are having a blast! The only hazard I saw was the pup being held upside-down at the kegger, and even that looked fun! Silly pups!

    Congrats on your award from Brian! That is pawsome, and it is a super photo so well deserved!

    Suka

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  10. animal lover, quilt loverMarch 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Congrats on your award from Brian.
    I love Rachael Ray's magazine... and show, I see it most days.
    Happy St Paddy's Day to you all!!
    I have some information on my blog that you might be able to use if you can make it.
    xx, Bambi & Fern

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  11. WyattMarch 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    That recipe sounds really really good :)
    Happy St. Paddys Day and CHEERS for BEER!!

    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  12. KBMarch 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day! That recipe sounds good enough for hoomans too!

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  13. Bailey Be Good!March 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

    Woofs & hugs,

    ~Bailey

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  14. LorenzaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you!
    Thanks for sharing the recipe!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  15. White Dog BlogMarch 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Congrats on the well deserved recognition from Brian! You guys REALLY get into the spirit of the day. Gonna make momma use leftover to prepare this delicious recipe just as soon as she is over the flu! Happy St. Patrick's Day

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  16. Teddy BearMarch 18, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Those look delish! Happy St. Patty's Day to all of you!:)

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

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  17. Brian's Home BlogMarch 18, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Sorry I didn't get around to visitng you yesterday, I had a good pal go ove the Rainbow Bridge. I hope you have a great St. Patrick's Day. I am so happy you participated in the photo contest!!!

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  18. Pup FanMarch 19, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Hope you had an awesome St. Paddy's Day!

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