Chorizo Quiche

Crust: sift together cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly until mixture forms ball. Turn out onto lightly floured board and roll dough to 13-inch circle. Fit loosely into 9-inch pie plate. Press dough to edges of plate.

Arrange cheese slices on bottom of crust. Fry sausage until cooked and crumbly. Drain off fat. Sprinkle sausage on top of cheese, then top with green onions. Lightly beat eggs in bowl, stir in whipping cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over cheese and chorizo mixture. Place on bottom rack of oven and bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake additional 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.