Warm Italiano Spread

1 pkg (80z) neufchatel cheese
1/4 cup pesto
1 plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup kraft finely shredded Italian five cheese blend
Triscuit cracked pepper and olive oil crackers

Heat grill to medium heat. Placed unwrapped cheese on aluminum foil, top with pesto, tomatoes and shredded cheese

Place foil on grill, cover with lid. Grill 8-10 minutes or until shredded cheese is melted and neufchatel cheese is softened, but still holds shape.

Transfer foil to platter. Serve spread with crackers

Basil Walnut Pesto

Yield: 1 cup...this will cover one pound of pasta

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup walnuts
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Put all ingredients into blender or food processor for 1 minute

Bacon-wrapped Chestnuts

2 cans whole water chestnuts
1 lbs bacon - cut in thirds

Wrap one piece of bacon around one chestnut and insert toothpick to hold in place - repeat
Place on cookie sheet

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes
Drain grease

Pour sauce over chestnuts

Sauce:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 ketchup
1 TBS Soy sauce

Bake 10 minutes more - Enjoy!