Recipe: Marinated Mushrooms

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Ingredients:

• 2 pounds (50-60) medium fresh mushrooms
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 12 whole black peppercorns
• Snipped parsley for garnish.

Method:

1. Clean mushrooms and set aside. Flatten garlic on cutting board with Chef's knife. For marinade, combine all ingredients except parsley in Dutch Oven.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand until cooled slightly.
   
3. Transfer mushrooms and marinade to container; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
   
4. To serve, drain marinade from mushrooms. Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve using Small Serving Tong.

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