The Country Women's Association of Australia has long been renowned for its work in support of rural families and communities, and for its members' cooking and catering. Their baked and bottled goods are must-see exhibits at local shows, and there are always long queues for the 'tea and scones' and other treats they serve up at many public functions. Their catering activities have made a huge contribution to the CWA's fundraising efforts. Now the CWA is sharing its secrets, in this brand new series of cookbooks. There are tried-and-true recipes from CWA branch members all around Australia, so you too can turn simple ingredients into delicious and nutritious dishes that will please everyone at your table. Royalties from this series will help the CWA continue to fund a postgraduate scholarship for a health-care worker in a rural or remote area. TRADITIONAL DELIGHTS FROM THE NATION'S FAVOURITE COOKS The cooking skills of CWA members are legendary and Country Women's Association Soups and Stews includes more than 80 of their recipes for classic, country-style comfort food. Ranging from hearty to dinner-party fare, many of the recipes are favourite from CWA branch gatherings as well as family tables. All the recipes use simple ingredients and are simple to make, yet have the indelible stamp of CWA sense and sensibility. Now you can learn from the experts! The recipes include: *Hearty pea soup *Russian borsch *Devilled steak casserole *Avocado soup *Cauliflower soup with smoked salmon croutons *Hungarian goulash *Sweet potato and pumpkin soup *Spicy pork chop casserole *Oxtail soup *Cream of asparagus soup *Savoury rabbit *Chicken minestrone *Tasty kangaroo stew *White fish soup *Lamb stew with pumpkin dumplings