What’s the best meal to warm up on a rainy/snowy/cold day?

One of My Favorites is, Tomato Soup with Milk added to make it creamy, and Toasted Cheese Sandwiches...

To make this the ultimate favorite, you have to first add the tomato soup the the pan, then the milk, put this up to a boiling point let it sit on low, and then when it boils for the 8-10 minutes keep it on the low setting and add a couple of hand fulls of shredded cheese on the top, meanwhile having another pan on th side with making toasted cheese sandwiches... Make them so they do not burn, and cook them all together, but also still crispy and allow the cheese to melt inside.. When the both are fully cooked, Cut the cheese sandwiches up into 4 squares of goodness so you can have them for dipping into the creamy cheesey soup.

That is one great meal on a chilly winter day..

YUMMY!

Back When I Lived in Delaware I Would Have to Say a Nice Bowl of My Mom's Chili or

a Good Cup of Soup (Tomato or Chicken Noodle)

But, Since Moving to California I Haven't Really Had to Deal With The Cold East Coast Weather Days

Though When it Rains and Gets Windy and Somewhat Cold Here I Heat Up a Cup of Hot Chocolate

1. Lasagna

Whether it's a piled high Italian Lasagna Bolognese or an Italian American classic, tucking into a rich and satisfying lasagna is fantastic after a day building a hunger on the slopes or in the snow. It also has that great fill-up-the-house with lasagna aroma thing going for it.

2. Chili

It's hard to top a bowl of Texas Chili covered slightly with melting cheddar cheese - Especially when you've been smelling it percolate all afternoon while watching the NFL playoffs and ignoring the snow outside

3. Prime Rib

Served medium rare, with homemade Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, carrots, a good simple gravy and a pungent horseradish – I might buy myself a plane ticket for this meal...

4. A Roasted Bird

Turkey if you’re feeding a crowd, chicken or duck for smaller affairs, doing a whole roasted bird is such a dead easy way to a fantastic and special dinner. It smells great and there is something so homey and "family" about carving a whole bird at the Sunday table. So easy too…

5. Creamy Root Vegetable Soups

Winter is the season for root cellar veg, and smooth as silk pureed soups are a great way to ease into a family meal.

6. Crème Brule

Not something you want on a hot summer evening, the sheer indulgence of Crème Brule is perfect for a February night, months away from thoughts of a beach body!

7. Any Kind of Pot Roast

Pot roast has a bad (and undeserved) reputation as something dry and bland and cafeteriaesque…but pot roast prepared correctly is fall-apart succulent and so very flavorful. Read Molly Smith's seminal book on Braising to get more ideas on pot roasting, but you just can't go to far wrong with a winter braise.

8. Confit of Duck or Pork

If you have never confited a leg of duck or a slab of pork belly, you are missing out on one of the greatest of culinary joys.

Confiting is very easy, beginner easy, and what you get after a slow day at the oven is always fantastic! The meats are fall-off-the bone tender and flavorful and great eaten as is or used as a supporting player in countless other recipes.

It's an original European winter food that stands the test of time and deserves a place in your modern kitchen.

9. Any Sort of Beef Stew with Red Wine

There is nothing in this world that beats the smell of beef braising slowly in red wine on a cold day - Nothing.

10. Yellow Split Pea Soup

Rich with pink meat from the ham bone, it's unthinkable to eat this soup in any season but winter, and unthinkable to think of winter without yellow split pea soup.

Well I'm Thinking A Cup Of Hot Chocolate and A Couple Of Warm Pancakes

A big Bowl Of Chili With A Dollop Of Sour Cream On Top

As far as traditional American meals go, I would say homemade black bean chili. My secret ingredients are cocoa powder, liquid smoke, and pineapple. You would be surprised how that tones down the chili powder and gives the chili a "slow burn." And this is kind of a riff on both Cincinnati style chili (which has cocoa powder in it) as well as Cuban black bean dishes.

As far as stuff with a more international flair, I would have to say hands down a good bowl of Ash Reshteh beats just about anything. But I'm torn between that and a hot Thai curry or Tom Yum soup.

Hot Chocolate

The best warm up during a rainy/snowy/cold day is by drinking coffee. Then eat some biscuits and... I'm going to stop because this is making me hungry and cold just by typing this answer for you.

Tomato Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup!!!

Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, and Hot Chocolate <3