Cheese Ring
["1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded", "1 cup chopped pecans", "3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise", "1 medium onion, grated or finely chopped", "1 clove garlic, pressed (optional)", "1/2 tsp Tabasco or Lawry's ground red pepper seasoning", "1 cup strawberry preserves"]
["Combine all ingredients except preserves and mix well.", "Chill. Mold into ring.", "(I coat a small jello ring mold with vegetable spray and press ingredients into that before chilling.)", "When ready to serve, unmold onto serving plate, fill middle with preserves. Can be served as a complement to a main meal or as an hors d'oeuvre with crackers."]
["cheddar cheese", "pecans", "mayonnaise", "onion", "clove garlic", "strawberry preserves"]