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      Title: Parmesan Pine Cone
 Categories: Appetizers, Cheese/eggs
      Yield: 8 servings
 
 
  1 	c 	almonds, sliced (about 4 ounces) 12 	oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 	c
  	cheese, Parmesan, grated 1/4 	c	mayonnaise 1-1/2 	ts oregano, fresh,
  chopped 		-or 1/2 t dried 1 	sm garlic clove, crushed 		Crackers
  
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 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. >>>
  
  2. 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.
  
  3. 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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