Can I take a Nap Please?!?! (Chocolate Coconut Squares, Stuffed Peppers)

What a wonderfully rainy, relaxing Wednesday.. I have so much to do still outside but God has a way of changing my plans often.. so I try to just roll with it..  the outside isn't going to go anywhere,  but I am the type of person that wants it all done yesterday not tomorrow..  so I have enjoyed my day,  been a little lazy,  did some cleaning and then went into the kitchen and started baking..

Chocolate Coconut Squares..

1 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c flour
3 tbsp cocoa
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 c coconut

Frosting
2 c powdered sugar
3 tbsp cocoa
4 tbsp half and half
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla

In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until creamy,  add the eggs one at a time and beat well,  add the vanilla...add the flour and cocoa and mix well..  spread into a 9x13 inch greased pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes..
While it is baking mix the milk and coconut in a bowl..  spread over the chocolate layer and place back in the oven for 15 more minutes..  make the frosting,  mixing well to get out any lumps..  spread over the coconut layer while it is still warm,  let cool.. cut into squares and serve..

Stuffed Peppers

5 Peppers,  any color you like
olive oil
1 onion, chopped,
chopped tops from peppers
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 lb ground beef, turkey or chicken
Worcestershire sauce
2 c brown instant rice
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 c water
salt and pepper
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Parmesan cheese

Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the membrane and seeds from the inside..  Place in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.. remove and place in a 9x12 baking dish,  in a large saute pan heat the olive oil,  add the onions and peppers and cook about 5 minutes,  add the garlic and mushrooms and cook another 3 minutes..  add the ground beef and cook until it is not longer pink,  add the Worcestershire sauce and cook for about 5 minutes.. add the brown rice and toast for a cpl minutes then add the tomatoes and water,  adding more Worcestershire sauce and the seasonings..  let cook for about 10 minutes and then add the Parmesan Cheese.  stir and spoon the mixture into the peppers.. if you have to much filling spread it around the outside of the peppers and then top with a 15 oz can of tomato puree or sauce..  spreading around and sprinkle more of the Worcestershire sauce on top..  Bake in a 325 degree oven for about an hour and top with some grated Mozzarella cheese.. serve with a salad and some bread..