Easy Homestyle Corned Beef Cakes

Let's start our cozy culinary journey with the humble potato. Take 2 large potatoes, and after a good scrub, peel them gently. Cut them into even chunks to ensure they boil evenly. Now, into a pot they go, with just enough water to cover them. Here's a little secret from me to you – add a pinch of your favorite chicken seasoning cube into the water. This little trick adds so much flavor to the potatoes, making our cakes even tastier. Bring them to a boil and let them simmer until they're fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly before moving on to the mashing stage.

With your potatoes cooked and slightly cooled, it's time to get mashing. Don't worry about getting them perfectly smooth; a little texture makes our cakes homey and comforting. Now for the fun part – adding the corned beef. Crumble it well and mix it with your mashed potatoes. It's a delightful marriage of flavors and textures. At this point, gently stir in the chopped onions, fresh parsley, and a touch of chopped pepper for a little kick. This is your canvas, and these flavors are your colors; blend them well for what promises to be a masterpiece.

In a separate bowl, whisk together your eggs and milk; this becomes the glue that holds our masterpieces together. Scoop a portion of your corned beef and potato mixture, and with gentle hands, form them into cakes. Here’s where we add a coat of sophistication – dip each cake into the egg mixture, then lovingly coat them with breadcrumbs. Heat up a generous amount of oil in a pan, and once it’s dancing with heat, fry your cakes until they're gloriously golden brown. They emerge crispy on the outside and impeccably tender on the inside, a testament to your culinary prowess.