This book provides easy, step-by-step instructions for how to create six basic box lunches and countless variations in a rainbow of colors. Try out classic and creative combos like: Steamed rice with teriyaki chicken, sesame spinach and sautéed root vegetables, Egg salad sandwiches with crunchy carrots and cucumbers, Ramen noodles with warm dipping sauce, savory pork and spinach, Picnic bento with nori rolls, crispy salmon, miso green beans and glazed sweet potatoes, Written by Sachiko Horie, a trained nutritionist, the book includes calorie counts for each recipe and tips for healthy, balanced lunches that appeal to kids and adults. Detailed cooking schedules, make-ahead instructions, and color-coded diagrams ensure that the entire family will be out the door on time with beautiful bento lunches in hand!