The PWMU Centenary Cookbook 1904 - 2004
bunyip from Melbourne, VIC
There's one in every jurisdiction; CWA, Mothers' Union, whatever. The little, reliable, absolute basic survival book that you leave home with. Contains all the comfort food you grew up with plus instructions on how to boil eggs.
Fearlessly retro - tuna noodle casserole made with a can of cream of celery soup - but also determinedly up-to-date with a section on stir fries.
Spirax bound so it fits in the drawer.