1 c. each yellow cornmeal and flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. each salt and cumin
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 egg
1 c. milk
1/4 c. salad oil
1 c. diced avocado
1/4 c. each chopped onion and peeled, seeded and chopped tomato
2 tbsp. chopped serrano chiles (optional)
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar
3 tbsp. sliced ripe olives

In large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, cumin and paprika. Set aside.

In another bowl, beat egg slightly, then stir in milk, oil, avocado, onion, tomato, chiles and cheese. Stir milk mixture into dry ingredients just until evenly moistened.

Pour batter in greased 8 inch square pan. Sprinkle olives on top. Bake in 400 degree oven 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Cut in squares.