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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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Great pics, and roof top view,, you two lucky people, and I’m right across the lake in Grand
Rapids, yall have so many great recipes, now after reading and thinking you had all these in your head I see some are from others, who cares, they are all great. One question , in your profile page about the roof top wedding, at the start you show a pic of a dish that looks like sausage, cheese jalapenos peppers, and more, What is it and where is the recipe??? Thanks so much.
I think the four of you should be in a TV commercial or print ad. You make such a beautiful couple and your babies are beautiful. I saw someone posted you should have a “real” child. Don’t let anyone make you think or feel you are not complete without having a child. You have a beautiful family right now.
You two are beautiful and so are your two little ones. One day, hope to see your for real little one. I can’t wait…he or she will be so amazing.
My nieces use your recipes and are the ones who told me all about you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Respectfully…
yeah man. put a smile on my face.
Just found your recipes and already started saving. Love the instructions & steps. Congrats on your marriage. You both look so happy. By the way, you have the prettiest teeth I’ve ever seen. Blessings on you both.
Kishron
After reading the comments, I am indeed curious to start making your tasty recipes.
I just found this site…printed 2 recipes, read about you. You are adorable….I’m sure much older than you look, since you are married with 2 dogs. But you look like a kid. Anyway….I love the recipes I found and I will sign up for email but I was curious if you have nutritional values for the recipes. It would mean a lot to me if you did. If not I will try and calculate myself for I am starting a restrictive diet shortly. Doctors orders. I’m sure other people would like to know also. I don’t know if you can though. Anyway, I’m glad I happened upon your site and will look forward to your recipes. And congrats on your marriage. May you have love and happiness and few bumps in the road. All the best Laine
I have really enjoyed being on your email list and saving recipes that seem simple but tasty. Also sharing in your growth has also been enjoyable. We have homes in Hermosa Beach, Ca and Santa Fe, NM…my wife and daughter also appreciate the presentation and easy to copy tasty treats. Chicken dishes and Asian tasty plates enrich our lives as do hearing about your emotional and professional growth. I just noticed that I sent a reply April 20th 2021
I am new to this. Anxious to start reading and making your recipes. It sounds like I won’t be disappointed.
Your recipes are always so consistent and delicious. Thank you for helping expand my culinary horizons!
Loved the beef barley stew recipe; easy , spot on and and looking forward to other offerings from you as a flavor touchstone from time to time !
Gamsahamnida !
Chef Gregory
I loved reading your story and I am very proud of you just keep up the good work. I would like to. Wish you and your Husband all the Happiness that God can send your way
You had me at “damn” and I often find myself going down the rabbit hole of your recipe catalog for reference and inspiration (I was hoping to find a pancit recipe…). I truly enjoy your site, and thanks for sharing with your fellow foodies!
I don’t recall where I found the Korean Beef Bowl recipe….but I will be making it tonight for dinner, along with a traditional Filipino side called tortang talong (eggplant torta, or omelet). The recipe sounds damn delicious (see what I did there?), and I can’t wait to have it tonight. Gamsahabnida, Chungah-unni!
I made the korean beef bowl, and my father loved it (he is notoriously picky)!!! Threat recipe Chungah!!!
I have been using your recipes for so long and love all of them! I never realized that you are American Korean! I am obsessed with all things Korean LOL.
Thanks for all your amazing recipes! Love the dogs 🙂
I don’t know you two but I love you both and your puppy dogs too. You both radiate inner warmth with your beautiful smiles. I’m looking forward to interaction with Damn Delicious for years to come.
With warm regards,
Eric
I just read your profile about you. Chungah, thank you for your amazing recipes. I’m a traveling phlebotomist who stays in hotels for months and eating out can get expensive so I’ve been making some of your meals in the hotel while using the top of the stove that has 2 islands… Again thank you so much.
I found your website while searching for homemade dog food and have been happily cooking for our puppy ever since, thank you.
A while later, I realised that you have a “Butters.” Our golden retriever was also Butters and over his 13 years, other than friends, only around 3 people made the Southpark connection! Favourite character, suits your corgi just as it did our retriever ☺️
your story makes me smile, as well as you, your husband and your corgis:). I was looking for a lo mein recipe after being disappointed by what I had in a restaurant. Of course, I usually say I could make it so much better at home. so now I am looking forward to trying your recipe. But looking thru the other comments I need to keep looking at what else you have. So exciting to try new recipes! Thank you!
Yours is one of my favorite go-to sites for IP recipes, and I have only one other go-to site! I’m very picky.