2 lbs. flavored savory cream cheese
1 lb. butter, softened
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 roasted green or red pepper, with skin removed and pureed
½ onion, peeled and finely grated
½ kg whole almonds, with skin on
Pine needles or chives
Method: Beat all the ingredients, except the almonds, together in a large bowl. Blend well and refrigerate until set. Shape cream cheese mixture into a pine cone shape on a serving tray lined with foil. Decorate with almonds. Refrigerate for two hours. Just before serving, decorate with washed and dried pine needles or chives to the head of the cone. Serve with crackers or Melba toast. Serves 6