Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c Olive oil
• 1/4 c Red wine vinegar
• 3 tb Lemon juice
• 1 c Water
• 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 t Thyme, dried
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tb Tomato paste
• 1 t Peppercorns
• 1 t Coriander seeds (optl)
• 1 lb Mushrooms, small, button
• 1 tb Brandy
• Salt to taste
• -----GARNISH-----
• 2 tb Parsley, chopped or
• Chives

Preparation:

• Mushrooms keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
• 1.
• Combine all ingredients except mushrooms, brandy and salt in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 2.
• Wipe mushrooms clean.
• If they are large, cut in halves or quarters.
• Add to simmering liquid.
• 3.
• Cook together for 15 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
• Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon the boil remaining liquid down about 5-10 minutes or until 1/2 cup remains. Stir in brandy and season with salt. Strain over mushrooms and leave overnight. Garnish with parsley or chives before serving.