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      Title: Parmesan Pine Cone
 Categories: Appetizers, Cheese/eggs
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 c  Almonds (4 oz); sliced
     12 oz Cream cheese; softened
    1/2 c  Parmesan cheese; grated
    1/4 c  Mayonnaise
  1 1/2 ts Fresh oregano; chopped -OR-
    1/2 ts Dried oregano
      1 cl Garlic; crushed
           Crackers
  
  Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking
  sheet. Toast in oven, shaking pan once or twice, until almonds are
  lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Cool.
  
  In a medium bowl or in a food processor, combine cream cheese,
  Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, oregano, and garlic. Blend until well
  mixed. Refrigerate until firm but still pliable, about 1 hour.
  
  Place cheese mixture on a serving board or platter and form into
  shape of a pine cone. Stud top with toasted slivered almonds to
  complete illusion. Serve with crackers.
 
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