European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 20, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Leftover ideas for dec. 26, 27, 28by Alan Sverdlik Cox news service what about the Day after Christmas and the Day after that there s nothing wrong with the traditional makeovers a cold thin sliced White meat on Mayonnaise smeared bread or hot Turkey soup brimming with carrots celery and onions but what happens when innovative chefs get hold of a half eaten carcass not surprisingly they proved adept at finding uses for what the rest of us might discard As scraps. Chicken reigns supreme in Mexico because it s a bargain says Joaquin Molina chef at Mexico City gourmet in Atlanta. But when there s cause to celebrate the Bird on the plate is More Likely to be Turkey. Molina who comes from Mexico City remembers How the relatives of the Bride and Groom would Cook before a big wedding Quot the ladies would make a big Container of mole a chocolate and Chili sauce drop in six or seven Cut up turkeys and serve it Over Rice Quot in Molina s neighbourhood a similar scene took place around Christmas. So it was t difficult for him to concoct an after the Holiday dish. In his family mole enchiladas were the custom on sunday mornings. And although Molina usually prepares his mole sauce from scratch a ready made Brand will do. For a different taste you could substitute red or Green Salsa for the mole enchiladas with Turkey and mole 1 18-ounce Jar mole sauce 1 Teaspoon sugar 2 to cups Turkey or Chicken Broth 12 soft Corn tortillas 3 cups leftover Turkey pieces it cup chopped onion to cup Ane of cheese or other White cheese such As Monterey Jack shredded cooked Rice to accompany Pul mole sugar and Broth in a Large frying pan. Stir until thoroughly blended Over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium Low and add the tortillas to the mole sauce one at a time. Heat until soft. With tortillas still in pan fill tortillas one at a time with Turkey Roll up and Transfer to a Platter. Top with remaining mole sauce and Garnish with the onions and cheese serve with Rice. Guy Leroy a French born chef who specializes in Asiatic dishes deposited Turkey in an aromatic. Indonesian style. Coconut Flavoured sauce that is often served in thai restaurants. The satay Given body and piquancy by ground peanuts and hot Chili sauce is simple to make he says. Quot it s Sweet and spicy Quot he says with enough garnishes Green onions Turkey and Fried Rice noodles to make it visually  action Lin new York Post office helping needy kids q As i read your article about letters to Santa in new York City i was wondering it it was possible for you to Forward such addresses of people seeking help to your readers by either mailing them our request or printing them in your paper. Christine Anasco Mainz Germany q a recent article in the stars and stripes Quot Santa please Send us something to eat Quot stated that the new York City Post office has letters to  sixty percent of those letters Are written by needy adults. These letters can be picked up by the general Public to respond to. How can i As a member of the armed forces stationed in Europe obtain some of those letters to make Leroy recommends the satay As an appetizer on a bed of lettuce or As a main lunch course. Nicki Emoto a satay sauce 2 cups freshly ground peanuts 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic 2 Tablespoons chopped shallots or onions 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon chill sauce 1 Tablespoon cumin ground % Teaspoon turmeric 1 Tablespoon ground coriander 113.5-ounce can Coconut milk unsweetened 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt in a 2-quart Saucepan mix All ingredients bring to a boil lower heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Serving suggestion place Turkey slices atop a bed of Rice noodles or salad greens. Top with satay sauce. Leroy likes to Garnish the plates with Fried Rice noodles. Martin Gagne has always had a passion for what he Calls Quot Texas truck Stop cuisine quota amalgam of Smoky meats grits biscuits and scrambled eggs in Salsa. So when the former executive chef at Atlanta a cafe Gamay and opus fixes Holiday leftover foods he opts for uncomplicated Hearty fare the kind of meal a trucker would appreciate. Like Turkey hash. Gagne s recipe blends bits of dark meat with yams dried cranberries candied Ginger and Cilantro. The concoction makes a Tine sunday Brunch he says smoked Turkey hash with Cranberry Ginger compote 2to cups diced leftover smoked Turkey mostly dark meat a cup Sweet potatoes diced to v4-Lnch cubes boiled until just tender 3 Tablespoons Cilantro chopped to cup dried cranberries see note to cup flour unbleached 2 eggs beaten Salt and Pepper to taste canola Oil enough to grease Skillet 8 poached or Fried eggs Dice or chop smoked Turkey Sweet potato and Cilantro set aside. Measure dried cranberries set aside. Add flour to beaten eggs and blend with a whisk. Add Turkey Sweet potatoes Cilantro and cranberries. Adjust the seasoning with Salt and Pepper. Form into 8 patties about 5 inches in diameter. Heat a Large heavy Skillet to medium High heat and coat with canola Oil. Add patties to the Skillet and Fry to Golden Brown on each Side. Place on a warm Platter and keep in a warm oven until time to serve. Compote 1 cup dried cranberries to cup crystallized Ginger Jullenne a cup Apricot syrup or All fruit sauce place All ingredients in a Small pan and warm for 10 someone s Christmas wish come True i m sure others would also like to help some of our less fortunate fellow americans. The american Public did a tremendous Job supporting the armed forces during the War. This would be a great Opportunity to return that support How about it airmen soldiers seamen a let s do our part and Send care packages to those in need Renee g. Waldrop Ramst Aln a Germany in Tim Cahill of our new York office found out tha following the new York division of the postal service sponsors a show called Quot operation Santa Claus Quot for the poor handicapped abused and otherwise needy children of new York City. A local theater has donated its stage to the production and among the entertainers guests will be . Major league sports figures. At the endow the show gifts will be Given to All the kids. Diane Todd manager of communications of the uses said the gifts will be Quot Basic things Quot including clothes minutes set aside to serve place one hash Patty at Center of each plate. Place a teaspoonful of the compote around the Patty at 3,6.9, and 12 o clock and a sprig of Cilantro Between each pile of compote. Prepare either a Fried or poached egg on top of each hash Patty and Sene. Note dried cherries or other dried fruit can be substituted for the dried cranberries. Eric Hald chef owner of la Strada restaurant in Marietta ga., toyed with the idea of Cranberry pasta. Quot but i blew it out of my mind when i could t come up with a sauce to go with it Quot he says. Experimenting further Hald ground up some Turkey. He figured it would make a Good filling for Ravioli which is easier to prepare than most homemade pastas. One lesson Hald Learned while an apprentice at restaurants in heavily italian Highland ., is Quot done to try to turn something american into something italian. If anything do the  by stuffing Ravioli with thanksgiving Turkey he did. Turkey Ravioli 1 Pound Turkey trimmings ground to cup Ricotta cheese Inch Celt Pinch Pepper mix ingredients and set aside while making the pasta 1 cup Ell purpose flour to cup be Moline flour to cup durum flour Pinch salt3 to 4 eggs plus 1 beaten egg in a bowl mix the flours and Salt together. Make a Well in the Center. Put 3 eggs in the Well. Working from the inside out work egg into the flour with a Fork or your fingers until it forms a Ball. Mix All ingredients. If dough seems too dry add the fourth egg. On a floured surface Roll out pasta with rolling pin to about one sixteenth Inch thick. Drop Mounds of Turkey filling on pasta leaving about 2 inches of space Between Mounds. Brush exposed dough with the beaten egg and cover each Sheet with a second Sheet of dough. Press sheets together firmly around the Mounds of filling to eliminate air and Seal dough. Cut with a knife or pastry wheel to form squares. Boil Ravioli for 8-10 minutes or until pasta tests done. Put Cranberry Cream sauce on plate. Place Ravioli on top of sauce.  Cream sauce 116-Ounct can whole Cranberry sauce or 1 Pound freed cooked sweetened cranberries to cup heavy Cream Pinch East Pinch Pepper Puree cranberries. Heat cranberries and add heavy Cream. Add Salt and Pepper. Boil until thick consistency. Underwear socks sweaters hat food and toys. All of the gifts Are paid for out of Public donations. If readers wish to make a Money contribution to this program they can Send it to operation Santa Claus 421 eighth ave pm 3023 new York . 10199-9641to write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available if you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes Apo a 09211. All letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. Page 16 the stars and stripes Friday december 20, 1991