Marinated Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. water
1/2 c. white wine vinegar
1/2 c. olive oil
8 cloves garlic, bruised
1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
8 oz. fresh whole button mushrooms
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs of your choice (oregano, thyme, tarragon, basil, dill weed) or 1 tsp. dried herbs

Preparation

In saucepan, combine water, vinegar, oil, garlic, pepper and salt.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Add mushrooms and chopped herbs; set aside to cool, stirring occasionally.
Spoon cooled mushrooms into jar, packing snugly. Pour liquid over mushrooms to cover.
Tuck a sprig or two of fresh herb into jar.
Cover; refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
Makes 2 (8 ounce) jars.