Low Carb Luxury
Almond Pinecone  
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups almonds - toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 oz cream cheese
5 slices bacon - cooked, minced
1 tbsp. scallion
1/2 tsp dill (optional)
white pepper to taste

Toast almonds and set aside. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl
and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. Form the cream cheese mixture
into the shape of a pinecone. Beginning at the bottom, gently press
the almonds in rows across the pinecone shape. Continue the rows
until the whole shape is covered, and resembles a pinecone. Either
eat immediately or refrigerate. Allow to come up to room temperature
before serving. Garnish with greens.

Serves 8. Approximately 6.5 net grams of carbohydrate per serving.