2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
8 1/2 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
1 sm. jar maraschino cherries (optional)
1 or 2 tbsp. finely chopped onions
1 or 2 tbsp. finely chopped bell pepper
2 c. nut pieces
Salt season to taste
Pepper season to taste

Combine cheese, pineapple, chopped cherries, onion, bell pepper and 1 cup nut pieces. Refrigerate until easy to handle. Form into ball and roll in remaining cup of nut pieces. Decorate with cherry halves.

Onion and peppers can be either 1 or 2 tablespoons.