1 lb. thinly sliced bacon

Divide bacon slices between 4 paper towel lined paper plates. Cover with paper towel. Microwave at high (10) 2 minutes. Cut each strip in half lengthwise.

1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drain and cut each chestnut in half
1/2 lb. chicken livers (about 20), rinse and drain livers, cut in half

Sprinkle bacon strips lightly with ground cloves and brown sugar. Place one piece of chicken liver and one piece of water chestnut at the end of each bacon strip. Roll up, securing with a toothpick. Arrange 10 in a circle on each of 4 paper towel lined paper plates. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after 2 minutes. When microwaving from refrigerator temperature, increase time for each plate 1/2 to 1 minute.

Makes 40 hors d'oeuvres.