Trish Deseine will be guest chef at Ballymaloe Cookery School for a one-day course on Monday, September 15. Tel 021-4646785; www.cookingisfun.ie.

Recipe for Chocolate pizza Pizza au chocolat.

Basic Meringue:

THIS will cut into approximately 12 slices and is really simple to make.

Cork Free Choice Consumer Association: On February 28 at the Crawford Gallery Cafe you can learn how to grow your own fruit and nuts, when to plant, how to prune and care for apple and nut trees, raspberries, strawberries, etc. With Paul McCormick and Jacinta French of Woodkerne Nurseries, John Baker, Caroline Robinson and other experts. Admission, €6, including tea, coffee, etc.

THERE are really two recipes in one here. The basic recipe is a particularly good version of the classic French potato dish gratin dauphinoise, which is delicious served with a simple roast or grill.

THIS is a variation on basic bread and butter pudding.

170g (6oz) white flour, preferably unbleached

Another great standby, crumpets can be made in minutes with ingredients you probably have already.

Serves 6-8