Quick Marinated Mushrooms

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's one I hadn't heard before from Rosemary Zwick:

Employee: "Aren't you ashamed to give me such a poultry
paycheck?"

Boss: "Don't you mean paltry?"

Employee: "No, I mean poultry. It's chicken feed."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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The humble white button mushroom loses most of its delicate
flavor when cooked, so I prefer to eat them raw. This light
marinade turns them into a savory appetizer in no time flat.

Quick Marinated Mushrooms

1 lb (450 g) white button mushrooms, halved or quartered
3 Tbs (45 ml) lemon juice or white wine vinegar
2 Tbs (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh chives (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat the
mushrooms. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour, or serve immediately
on a bed of lettuce leaves and topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Mon Oct 11 08:34:29 2010