I was visiting my parents last week and my mom made potato pancakes. I've made them a few times, but as my 12 year old says, "they're not as good as Oma's." This year I decided to record the making of the pancakes for posterity. Here are Christel's Potato Pancakes:
The basic ingredients are white potatoes, yellow onions, oatmeal, eggs and salt.

Shred peeled white potatoes in a food processor until it is about 3/4 full. Shred in 1/4 to 1/2 onion (or more if you like) into the potatoes.

Put the mixing blade into the processor and add two eggs, two heaping spoonfuls of oats and 1/2 to 1 tsp. of salt. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

Heat oil, shortening or a combination of both over medium-high heat. (You can also be very decadent and use bacon grease.)

Spoon potato pancake batter into the oil and flatten a bit with the back of the spoon.

Flip when first side is deep brown. (I was doing the frying and should have made them thinner; the finished product could have been crisper all the way through.)

Serve with apple sauce and/or sour cream. I also like mine sprinkled with sugar.
Ms. Ingie
Life is too short, why skip dessert?