Bento Lunchbox, The

Create delicious lunchboxes for the entire family in 30 minutes or less! This book provides easy, step-by-step instructions showing how to create six basic box lunches with many variations, and over 125 different recipes in a rainbow of colors **x2014; the key to making your lunchbox look great. Learn how to make fun and easy bento lunch boxes with a variety of basic preparations, such as: **x2022; Steamed rice with teriyaki chicken, sesame spinach and sauteed root vegetables **x2022; Egg salad sandwiches with crunch carrots and cucumbers **x2022; Ramen noodles with warm dipping sauce, savory pork and spinach **x2022; 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!