1 c  Rice uncooked

    1/4 c  Chopped almonds

      2 T  Currants

      2 T  Raisins

      6 ea Prunes dried, pitted, &

           -coarsely chopped
      3 T  Dates chopped

      4 T  Butter

    1/4 c  Apricots, dried, pitted &

           - cut into strips 1/4"x1"
      1 T  Honey

      2 c  Cold water

  Soak, dates, currants, & prunes in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes.
  Then remove them, pat dry, and mix with the other dried fruits. Mel the
  butter in a large, heavy skillet over High heat. Add the fruit mixture and
  the almonds. Reduce the heat to Low and stir for 4 minutes, Stir in the
  honey, rice, and water. Raise heat to High and bring to a boil. reduce heat
  to Low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve hot.