Categories: Appetizers, Dips 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
  1 1/4 c  Whole natural almonds 
      8 oz Cream cheese 
    1/2 c  Mayonnaise 
      5 sl Bacon; cooked and crumbled 
      1 tb Green onion; chopped 
    1/2 ts Dill weed 
    1/8 ts Pepper 
  
  Spread almonds in a single layer in shallow pan. Bake at 300F, 15 minutes, 
  stirring often, until almonds just begin to turn color. Combine cream 
  cheese (let soften first) and mayonnaise; mix well. Add bacon, onion, dill 
  and pepper; mix well. Cover and chill overnight. To serve, Form cheese 
  mixture into shapes of 2 pinecones on serving platter. Beginning at narrow 
  end, press almonds at slight angle into cheese mixture in rows. Continue 
  overlapping rows until all cheese is covered. Garnish with artificial pine 
  sprigs. Serve with crackers. Makes 1 1/2 cups.