MARINATED FRESH MUSHROOMS

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Firm medium-sized mushrooms
• 8 Cloves garlic -- crushed
• -(4 tsp)
• 3/4 c Olive oil
• 6 tb Lemon juice
• 1 t Salt
• 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 t Dijon mustard
• 3 tb Fresh tarragon -- finely
• -chopped
• Or
• 1 tb Dried tarragon

Preparation:

• Remove the stems of the mushrooms.
• Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel.
• In a medium-sized bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Beat well with a wire whisk.
• Add the mushrooms and stir to coat them with the marinade.
• Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours or cover and refrigerate for 1 of 2 days.
• When ready to serve, bring the mushrooms to room temperature, drain off the marinade, and put a toothpick into each mushroom. Serve on a platter with a cluster of cherry tomatoes and pitted ripe olives in the center.