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Turtle or Terrapin Stew

After they are well cleaned, parboil the meat, then pick it to pieces. Season highly with pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, hardboiled egg, spices, lemon, and champagne or other wine. Stew until well done.

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Turtle or Terrapin Stew

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