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ABOUT CHUNGAH
I am the founder, creator, food photographer and recipe developer of Damn Delicious®, a website established in 2011. What started as a grad school hobby using a simple Tumblr account has transformed into my full-time job and business, connecting with millions of readers all over the world with recipes that are regularly featured in major media such as People, TODAY, and Bon Appetit, among many others.
Moving away from sunny Los Angeles, I now reside in the Midwest with my family and corgi crew, cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Why use Damn Delicious® recipes
- Trusted recipes. With thousands of recipes to choose from, I work with a team of women to test and re-test each and every single recipe to ensure that it comes out successfully in your kitchen (along with hundreds of five star reviews from fellow readers), whether you’re a seasoned chef or a first time cook in your college apartment.
- Focusing on quick and easy. Here at Damn Delicious®, we focus on quick, easy, and effortless dinners for the everyday home cook to show you that it doesn’t take much to make a homemade meal, especially during those busy weeknights between school pick-up and soccer practice.
- Easy to find ingredients. The recipes you find here require minimal prep and feature easy-to-find ingredients, making them no-fuss, affordable, and speedy. We’re talking minimal clean up, versatile pantry staples, one pan dinners, and budget-friendly meals with bold flavors for the entire family or weekend company.
- Tips, tricks, tutorials, and videos. Each recipe will feature helpful tips, tricks, smart shortcuts, and step-by-step videos setting you up for complete success in your kitchen every single time.
Cookbooks
- Damn Delicious: 100 Super Easy, Super Fast Recipes – My first cookbook features 100 recipes including quickie breakfasts, 30-minute skillet sprints, and speedy takeout copycats, inspiring you to whip up fast, healthy, homemade meals that are truly “damn delicious”.
- Damn Delicious Meal Prep – This cookbook is here to help you live a healthier (and more delicious) life! By taking the time to plan your meals, prep ingredients, and do some cooking ahead of time, it’s easy to have perfectly portioned healthy options at your fingertips for any time of the day—all while saving money.
Meet the team
CHUNGAH RHEE
New York, New York
Chungah, born and raised in Queens, is the founder and creator of Damn Delicious, established in 2011. She loves to travel, find new donut shops, and cheer on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
JANA NAWARTSCHI
BIELEFELD, GERMANY
Originally from Germany, Jana is a Boston-based actress, artist, and writer. When she is not on set or roaming the stage, Jana works behind-the-scenes, taking care of all things operational at Damn Delicious.
MARIAN COOPER CAIRNS
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Marian is the food stylist, recipe developer, and art director at Damn Delicious. Based in Los Angeles, you can typically find her eating nachos, pizza and hot dogs for breakfast.
REN FULLER
CHISINAU, MOLDOVA
Ren is the newest addition to the Damn Delicious team as a food photographer. When she’s not shooting or directing, she’s usually adventuring outside, building something for her home, or perfecting the perfect smash burger.
JENNIFER CHONG
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Jennifer is a food photographer based in Los Angeles. When she isn’t behind the lens, she is adventuring outdoors, traveling across continents, or chasing after her daughter.
KATHERINE IRWIN
NAMPA, IDAHO
As a lifelong food lover and creative spirit, Katherine started working on food photography, prop styling, and food styling in 2020. She loves listening to audiobooks while she crafts, cuddling with her cats, spending time in nature, and enjoying a good iced matcha latte.
LAURA HELLER
LINDSBORG, KANSAS
Laura is a cinematographer and creates the awesome how-to videos for Damn Delicious. When she isn’t behind the camera, you’ll find her songwriting in her home music studio, perfecting a new song on the piano, going on a hike, or getting a drink with friends.
BUTTERS AND CARTMAN
COLFAX, CALIFORNIA
Butters and Cartman are employees of the year for Damn Delicious. You can find them typically sleeping on the job by the toilet or stealing all the underwear and socks.
Let’s Connect
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I’m 85 years young and have been following you for several years….you’re terrific and I’ve used many of your WONDERFUL recipes! Keep them coming!
Thank you so much, Lynn! We love hearing this. We will keep them coming!
Looking forward to trying some new reipes
I tried few a of recipes and enjoyed them all. Thank you
love your recipes
Looking for a couple of suggestions for a main course. We’re having guests next weekend and I want to impress them with something that looks and tastes delicious! Thanks!
Love your recipes!
The korean beef bowl is great and affordable. I make it once a week!!! I serve it with brown rice. Thank you so much for your recipe!!!
You are so welcome, Leeds!
I love your recipes!
love your ideas, smile and tasty insights…buying your book at Amazon today..and being a dog lover and being from Korea..and my wife just brought home salmon last night…what to do with it….now I we know!!
Marshall from Scottsdale Az
asians love corgis
Chungah….I have often purchased a cilantro lime shrimp appetizer at Costco for a number of years and recently I was told by a Costco employee that the item has been discontinued for the time being. I’m wondering if per chance you happen to have a similar recipe that I can make at home based on the one that Costco sold for many years.
Hope you can help… for some reason, I’m no longer able to ‘pin’ your recipes. They won’t load. I tried allowing 3rd party websites, and tried removing ad blocker. Still, I’m no longer able to pin your recipes. any suggestions?
Your recipes are amazing, fun and enjoyed by our family .
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Allie
ps love your corgi 🙂
Recommended by a friend! Looking forward to trying your recipes! Cheers!
Hello – I learned of Damndelicious thru one recipe; Crispy Baked Spring Rolls. I’ve since lost the bookmark and can’t seem to find it thru all my digging in the current site. Will you please re-post or send me to a link where I may download?
Thank you,
Tom V,
big Damndelicious fan.
Chungah, I am a lousy cook and probably will never get any better – except when I make one of your recipes. Wonderful choices, easy ingredients, fail-safe instructions and beautiful photos to convince me to give it a try. However, I’m really commenting to compliment your black kitchen cupboards – so attractive and sophisticated. You have the kitchen my family and friends talked me out of choosing. I just know I could be a great cook in that kitchen!!
Love the few recipes of yours that I have gotten from friends and family. Now I’ve found you and will enjoy everything you have. Started with the best creamed corn 100% delicious.
OMG I can’t believe I’m seeing a real person behind Damn Delicious! I have loved SO many of your recipes throughout the years. You’ve been quite an inspiration to me. It’s fun to read your story/history about DD. Your website and Serious Eats have been long time favorites. This is so fun!!
Nice to meet you!
I luv cooking all kinds of meals and was a baker full time for 10 years.
Went to buy pears to make this, shredded almost a whole one exceeded a bit garlic, ginger, Gochujang, kept other measurements – for 1 pound of Bulgogi sliced beef from the local Korean store. Not enough liquid so added a bit of Korean BBQ sauce. Marinade tastes divine!
Sushi rice or basmati best?