Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salad oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 bay leaf , crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
- 2 lbs button mushrooms , whole
- 8-16 butter lettuce leaves (if serving as a salad)
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 (9 ounce) cans artichoke hearts , drained (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bell pepper , cut into rings
