Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          grated sharp cheddar cheese
     1/4  cup           butter -- softened (1/2
                        -- stick)
   2      tablespoons   hot chile powder -- (new mexico, if
                        -- possible)
   2      tablespoons   onion -- finely minced
   2      tablespoons   jalapeno or habanero chiles -- finely minced
   1      cup           flour
   2      tablespoons   milk
     1/4  teaspoon      salt -- (optional)

Preparation:

To prepare the pastry: Combine cheese, butter and chile powder. Mix in jalapenos until evenly distributed. Mix in flour and milk. Roll out pastry to 1/4 inch thick. Cut pastry into triangles big enough to wrap around any of the following fillings: Cooked shrimp Large pimento-stuffed green olives, drained well Cooked chorizo meatballs Large black olives, pitted Lil Smokies (small cooked sausage links) Pecan halves Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 375 for about 10-12 minutes. Makes around 3 dozen.