Pop's Table

At Pop’s table, the food matters—and so do the people gathered around it. In Pop’s Table, John Alexander shares more than 100 recipes collected through a lifetime of cooking, feeding a crowd, raising a family, and finding reasons to pull up another chair. From breakfast casseroles and appetizers to comforting main dishes, fresh sides, and desserts worth saving room for, these pages bring together John’s own recipes and favorites passed along by family and friends. You’ll find everyday meals, dishes for special occasions, and a few happy surprises—including a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich that deserves a place at the grown-ups’ table. Alongside the recipes are photographs, personal stories, and “Pop’s Notes,” sharing the memories and practical advice behind the food. “From Pop’s Apron Pocket” offers kitchen wisdom earned through experience: buy a bigger mixing bowl, let your meat rest, and remember that preheat really does mean preheat. Written with warmth, humor, and an appreciation for good company, Pop’s Table invites you to cook with confidence, make the recipes your own, and keep the conversation going long after the plates are cleared.