Bento for Beginners by Ravitch Chika

Bento for Beginners by Ravitch Chika

Discover how easy it is to make bento box lunches at home with these 60 simple recipes

Bento for Beginners is the perfect introduction to bento box lunches featuring creative recipes and helpful tips for getting started. This bento box cookbook is filled with easy-to-follow recipes and everything you need to create a bento-ready kitchen, including the best type of bento box to purchase, ingredients to keep on hand, and how to plan for the week ahead.

From Japanese classics to simple fusion and Western-inspired bento boxes, you'll be eating variety-filled, home-cooked lunches in no time, with:

• All the tips, tools, and ingredients you'll needto get into a regular bento routine.
• Step-by-step instructions for each recipe in a box, including a Timing and Prep guide that helps you plan ahead.
• Delicious recipes and bento menu suggestions, including crispy Japanese-Style Fried Chicken and sweet-and-savory Pan-Fried Potato and Carrot, and Rice Croquettes with juicy Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with a crunchy Celery and Apple Salad.

Make bento part of your lunch routine with Bento for Beginners

CHIKA RAVITCH grew up near Osaka, Japan, and after moving to the United States, created Japanese-Food.org--your home for homemade Japanese food--to share her tips on making traditional, healthy Japanese food using familiar ingredients.