Marinated Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. olive oil
2 c. water
1 c. fresh lemon juice
6 large cloves garlic, halved
2 small bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 lb. small whole rinsed fresh mushrooms

Preparation

Put all ingredients, except mushrooms, into a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes to develop flavor.
Add mushrooms and simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently until tender.
Cover and cool in liquid.
Refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.