Joan Nathan talks about Jewish cooking in France. Her new cookbook Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France reveals the secrets of this hidden cuisine—it includes kosher recipes, the stories behind them, and the tumultuous history of the Jews in France.

Hanukkah begins Friday. For this week's food segment, New York Times food writer Joan Nathan guides us on how to make Jewish food if you're new to the family and come from a different religious background.

Check out Nathan's recipes for Sweet Potato Latkes, Apple Cider Doughnuts and other Hanukkah dishes.