It doesn't get much healthier than a wrap stuffed with BBQ-ed chickpeas. Plus, the hummus dressing is to-die-for. Sesame-encrusted tofu, rice, Japanese-inspired pickles, and stir-fried greens is all ...

Bento boxes are a Japanese lunchtime tradition that's become a major trend in the United States, and for good reason: They have built-in portion control, they're visually appealing, and they're ...

TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters Life!) - There are many reasons to eat bento boxes, Japan's packed lunch in a compartmentalized box: weight control, saving money, or just enjoying Japanese culture. Sign up ...

Most Japanese bento include rice, often pressed into easy-to-eat shapes. When that ubiquitous rice is coaxed into bite-sized cylinders, the meals become known as makunouchi (literally translated as ...

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Each Sunday in Cook Your Week, we'll offer three ideas for midweek dinners, all designed for last-minute preparation. We take advantage not only of the stellar fresh food and global pantry available ...

ARMED with kittens of molded rice and sweet potato flowers, Sheri Chen took aim at her 2-year-old daughter, Lucy a picky eater. “I have to make her food look like something she recognizes,” said Ms.

About the app: Filed under the “affordable food delivered in minutes” category, Bento, created by former “Top Chef” contestant Mattin Noblia, promises close-to-instant gratification. Each lunch or ...