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.