Cheese Ring
["1 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded", "1 lb. medium Cheddar cheese, shredded", "1 small onion, grated", "1 c. mayonnaise", "1 tsp. red pepper", "1 c. chopped pecans", "strawberry preserves (optional)", "parsley sprigs (optional)"]
["Combine cheeses, onion, mayonnaise", "and", "red pepper and mix well.", "Sprinkle about 1/4 cup", "of pecans in an oiled 7-cup ring mold.", "Chill until firm.", "Unmold", "on", "platter", "and", "pat remaining pecans", "onto", "cheese", "ring.", "Garnish", "with", "parsley sprigs. Serve on crackers", "with", "strawberry preserves on top, if desired. This is pretty with preserves served in center of ring."]
["extra sharp", "Cheddar cheese", "onion", "mayonnaise", "red pepper", "pecans", "strawberry preserves", "parsley sprigs"]