Snapping Turtle Stew
["2 lb. turtle meat", "butter or margarine", "1 onion, sliced", "2 c. celery, sliced", "1 c. lima beans, soaked", "3 potatoes, diced", "3 carrots, sliced", "1 can tomatoes", "1/2 c. chopped parsley", "salt and pepper", "2 bay leaves", "1/2 tsp. garlic powder"]
["Cut up the meat in 1-inch cubes.", "Brown in butter or margarine.", "Place remaining ingredients in a stew pot, add water and bring to a boil.", "Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add the turtle meat and cook slowly for 45 minutes or until meat is tender."]
["turtle meat", "butter", "onion", "celery", "lima beans", "potatoes", "carrots", "tomatoes", "parsley", "salt", "bay leaves", "garlic powder"]