Deluxe Rice Pilaf
["1/2 c. dates, dried", "1/2 c. water", "1/4 c. olive oil", "1/3 c. slivered almonds", "1/2 c. onions, chopped", "3/4 c. long grain rice", "1/4 c. orzo", "1 c. water", "1 c. orange juice", "2 chicken bouillon cubes", "1 1/2 Tbsp. crushed dried mint", "1 tsp. cinnamon"]
["Soak dates", "in", "water", "for 30 minutes.", "Pour off excess and set", "aside.", "Saute almonds in olive oil until light brown. Remove. Add onion and cook until soft.", "Add rice and orzo and saute.", "Add water,", "juice, bouillon cubes, mint and cinnamon. Bring to", "a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.", "Stir in dates and almonds.", "Cover and", "let", "stand 5 minutes.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["dates", "water", "olive oil", "almonds", "onions", "long grain rice", "orzo", "water", "orange juice", "chicken bouillon cubes", "mint", "cinnamon"]