Spicy Marinated Mushrooms
["1 lb. fresh, firm, small mushrooms (button)", "3/4 c. wine vinegar", "1/4 c. water", "1/2 c. olive oil", "1 bay leaf, broken", "1 tsp. fennel seed, crushed", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "2 large garlic cloves, minced", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. lemon juice", "1 or 2 whole small Hawaiian red peppers (optional)", "parsley"]
["Wipe mushrooms clean.", "Combine all other ingredients except garlic and parsley.", "Boil for 5 minutes.", "Pour over mushrooms and add the garlic.", "Stir well to combine and coat.", "Place the marinating mushrooms in a container with tight lid.", "Chill for at least 12 hours, shaking or stirring if your lid isn't tight enough.", "The longer they marinate the better but serve within 4 to 6 days."]
["mushrooms", "wine vinegar", "water", "olive oil", "bay leaf", "fennel", "salt", "pepper", "garlic", "sugar", "lemon juice", "Hawaiian red peppers", "parsley"]