#FoodieExtravaganza ~ Marinated Mushrooms

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This is a super easy and delicious way to enjoy some antipasto style marinated mushrooms. I love love love marinated mushrooms, but this is actually the first time I've made them at home! The first time I had them homemade was actually on a trip to Washington state to visit with my family and as usual my brother and sister and I all got together and cooked! My brother made a big batch of marinated mushrooms stove top and we gobbled them up with some olives, bread, cheese, etc. later. Get a good loaf of crusty bread, some tasty olives, good cheese and a glass of wine and enjoy an appetizer dinner one night with these. They're super tasty, and easy to adjust the seasonings to your personal preferences. I made these initially closer to the original recipe, but had omitted a couple items (onion, etc.) and then found them a little on the bland side so increased the salt and added a healthy dose of garlic powder and that was perfect for me.

Just look at all the wonderful Mushroom recipes being shared today!

• Cheesy Mushroom Chicken by Fearlessly Creative Mammas
• Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Crepes by Cooking with Carlee
• Crusted Seafood Mushroom Caps by The Freshman Cook
• Duxelles by Food Lust People Love
• Marinated Mushrooms by Making Miracles
• Mushroom and Chorizo Ragu by Cookin' and Craftin'
• Mushroom Bread Pudding by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Mushroom Leek Chinese Dumplings by The Joyful Foodie
• Mushroom Stroganoff with Herb Spaetzle by Caroline's Cooking
• Mushroom Zoodles and Cheese;by Brunch with Joy
• Portabella and Butternut Squash Crepes by Cherishing A Sweet Life
• Rántott Gomba - Hungarian Fried Mushrooms by Tara's Multicultural Table
• Ravioli with Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Shiitake Bruschetta by Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Marinated Mushrooms adapted from Pink Bites

Ingredients
1 pound of white mushrooms
4 TBS of good extra virgin olive oil
3 TBS white wine vinegar
2 tsp garlic, minced
2 TBS of fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 TBS thyme
1/2 tsp of salt (more to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Wash mushrooms well and place in a medium sized pot, add water just to cover. Add remaining ingredients.
2. Bring water to a boil and simmer mushrooms for about 20 - 30 minutes on a low simmer. Taste test and adjust seasonings as needed (I added a touch more salt to mine).
3. If flavor and texture are right, serve immediately or store with liquid until ready to enjoy.