1 1/2 lbs. fresh mushrooms, cut up
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. vegetable or corn oil
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove cut in half

Place all of the above except mushrooms in very large frying pan. Cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir until all are coated. Cover and simmer until mushrooms are tender. Remove bay leaf. May serve hot or cold. When serving, drain excess oil.