preheat the oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit', 'lightly grease two baking sheets', 'beat together the butter , sugars , vanilla , salt , baking soda , and baking powder until well combined', 'add the egg and mix well', 'add the flour , combine , and then fold in the rice cereal', 'drop by tablespoons onto the greased baking sheets , spacing them about two inches apart', 'bake the cookies for 14 to 16 minutes until light golden brown and a little dark around the edges', 'remove from oven and cool on baking sheets'

combine rice and water in a large pot', 'bring to a boil , reduce heat and cover', 'simmer for 30 minutes', 'remove from heat and allow to cool', 'preheat oven to 300f', 'spread the rice over an ungreased baking sheet , no more than 1 / 4 inch thick', 'bake rice for 50-55 minutes until dry', 'cool rice and cut into 2 squares', 'store in a canister until needed , but do not freeze'

in food processor , blend almonds , raisins , apples , dates and figs to form paste', 'add orange juice and mix well', 'place in shallow dish', 'scoop out a teaspoon of almond mixture and roll into balls', 'roll in cereal to coat'

in a skillet , cover the chicken breasts , shallots , lemon juice , and turmeric with water', 'bring to a boil on medium-high heat', 'reduce temperature and simmer for one hour', 'reserve the stock', 'cool and cut the chicken into small pieces', 'wash and drain the rice', 'bring six cups of water and 1 / 4 teaspoon turmeric to a boil in a large pot', 'add rice and boil uncovered for ten minutes', 'drain and rinse the rice in cool water', 'in a food processor , combine yogurt , egg yolks , hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix , lemon zest , chives , salt , and pepper', 'process for 30 seconds or until all ingredients are thoroughly combined', 'add 2 cups of the rice to the yogurt mixture', 'process for 15- 20 seconds', 'dissolve the saffron into 3 tablespoons of the chicken stock', 'lightly brush one side of the sweet potato slices with a tablespoon of olive oil', 'cover the bottom of a large non-stick skillet with two tablespoons of olive oil and 1 / 2 teaspoon of the saffron mixture', 'layer 2 / 3 of the rice and yogurt mixture in the bottom of the pan', 'line the edges of the pan with the sweet potatoes', 'layer the chicken on top of the mixture', 'spoon on the rest of the yogurt mixture', 'spread it as evenly as possible', 'add the remaining rice', 'flatten the rice with the back of a spoon', 'combine three tablespoons of chicken stock with the remaining saffron mixture', 'drizzle over the top of the rice layer', 'cook covered on medium heat until it begins to steam', 'reduce temperature to low and cook for one hour', 'cool , then place a large plate over the top of the pan', 'carefully invert the pan', 'garnish as desired', 'top with a dollop of greek peach on the bottom yogurt and sweet mango chutney'

lightly oil a 9 x 13 glass baking dish and a large mixing bowl', 'in a small saucepan , combine the nut butter and agave nectar', 'melt over low heat , stirring , until completely melted and well blended', 'remove from heat', 'cool until not too hot to touch', 'lightly oil your hands', 'in the mixing bowl , mix cereal and nuts with the almond butter mixture', 'press the mixture into the baking dish and cover with plastic wrap', 'refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm', 'cut into 2-inch squares and serve'

line roasting pan with foil', 'adjust oven rack to middle position', 'place roasting pan on rack and heat oven to 475 degrees', 'coat v rack with cooking spray', 'combine cornstarch and 2 teaspoons salt in small mixing bowl', 'poke holes all over chicken skin , using skewer', 'rub cornstarch mixture evenly over chicken', 'remove roasting pan from oven', 'place chicken in v-rack , wing side down', 'roast for 15 minutes', 'remove roasting pan from oven and , using wad of paper towels , flip chicken so that other wing is facing up', 'roast another 15 minutes', 'again remove roasting pan from oven and , using wad of paper towels , flip chicken so that breast side is up', 'roast chicken another 20 minutes', 'remove chicken from oven and insert chicken on angelfood cake pan or empty soda can', 'rest for 10 minutes', 'carve chicken and serve'