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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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Damn Delicious® is a registered trademark of Chungah Rhee.
Absolutely so happy I found you! I did a simple search for “the best chicken noodle soup” and you came up! Now you are honestly my favorite recipe site! Love learning more about you and your cute dogs and hubs! Congratulations on your recent marriage!! Thank you for being real and making and sharing some of my most loved recipes!!
I am a 60+ yr old lady whose been home cooking my whole life. I followed you here from Firefox’s Pocket feature; the Street Taco recipe, to be exact. I’m always looking for fun things to try & the taco recipe sounds really great. I admire what young people are doing today like sharing their talents on Social Media like they do. I wish I was younger, not so shy & more savvy at that. I do love learning new ideas though. Congratulations on your lovely intimate wedding. I wish you and your husband, as well as your four-legged family, all the best.
Love your story and have followed your recipes for years. Thank you!
I love this introduction to who you are. I am am recipe guru and read them like a book. I am always looking for something to serve my husband each night that is unique and within my budget. I love to cook so much I look at each meal as a gastronomic event with candles, wine and a lovely table set on our lanai in Sarasota Fl.. I think we think alike. Any way, I just wanted you to know I found you on safari looking for a mushroom recipe. And I just loved your story.
I am so happy you did not become a lawyer, a doctor or a dentist. Although, I am quite sure you would have been amazing at those professions too!! Your website and recipes are stellar. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into this site. And, congratulations on a wonderful wedding. You looked amazing and your husband, while adorable, isn’t nearly as cute as those puppies!!
Thank you and here is to your extended happiness with your husband and corgis.
Best cooking website ever! Your quick and easy recipes have saved my marriage. My wife actually thinks I’m a great cook now.
I’ve told everyone I know about your website. Keep the recipes coming.
Thank You! Dam Delicious is so aptly named. I never the history behind the name but I’m happy I do now.
Congratulations on your marriage. God Bless You All
I love this website and recipes, Butters and Cartman are so darn cute, I just love their pictures
I love following you for the food, and my kids love following Butters and Cartman. Will you be doing a 2022 calendar this year? It’s been a popular Christmas gift at our house the last couple years.
Thanks for sharing yur story.
So far I have onoy looked at y0ur Thai Noodle recipe and owuod like to try it.
I cannot eat linguine as I have Celiac disease.
Can I substitute rice noodles?
Bestw wishes, Margaret Greene
I love your story and am happy to be a member. I love FOOD, looking forward to many tasty dishes.
love for good food and i love dogs
P.S. Oh yeah, and I love when the groom can’t hold back the tears. Very touching!
Omg! Just looked u up cuz I love ur potatoes. You and your husband and babies are all adorable. Thnx for great recipes and sharing ur family with us.
First time seeing your recipes. I’m on Pinterest today looking for Thanksgiving ideas and found Sheet Pan Herb Roasted Turkey. I loved the recipe and going to make it soon. But I am also intrigued by you and your pups. I’m anxious to try some more of your recipes. Congrats on your marriage and best wishes to the four of you. We love our pups.
Hands down my favorite go-to website for all recipes. I found myself in a rut of the same meals on rotation. Your recipes are so detailed and easy to follow. When you include the approx. times for steps it really takes the guess work out of it. You have breathed new life into our meal times.
Thank you and keep up the wonderful job!
Sincerely,
Tasha
Greetings! Glad to have found your site. It’s very cold Halloween Day here in Colorado Springs today so I made your Chicken Meatball Noodle soup. We love it, thank you! I am currently looking at all your recipes; so excited to have found your website.
Sincerely,
Dawn
Congratulations a little late…only a year and four months! What a neat idea to get married at home! Your dogs are precious! I am sure enjoying your recipes! Keep up the good work! I just purchased a recipe book from a Chinese cook. I enjoy recipes from different cultures! God bless you both…well, I mean the four of you!
Thanks for sharing your story and congratulations on your successes! Your recipes are fantastic and I appreciate your sharing them.
btw, CUTEST corgi’s ever!
all best wishes,
diana
Your Thai green curry chicken was amazing. I had my sister for dinner she loved it and went home with leftovers for her husband to try and also has gone home with the recipe