The Bento Lunchbox

Learn how to make fun and easy bento lunch boxes with a variety of basic preparations, such as:
Steamed rice with teriyaki chicken, sesame spinach and sauteed root vegetables
Egg salad sandwiches with crunch carrots and cucumbers
Ramen noodles with warm dipping sauce, savory pork and spinach
Picnic bento with nori rolls, crispy mackerel, miso green beans and glazed sweet potatoes

Author Sachiko Horie is a trained nutritionist who provides calorie counts for each recipe along with tips for healthy, balanced lunches that appeal to kids and adults. Detailed menu plans, make-ahead instructions, and color-coded assembly diagrams ensure that the entire family will be out the door on time with beautiful bento lunches in hand!