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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 really liked baked zucchini fries. Delicious. Do you think this recipe would work for green beans? Thanks
Sure!
I’ve been online looking for low sodium recipes. I happened to see your cookbook “Damn Delicious Meal Prep: 115 Easy Recipes for Low-Calorie, High Energy Living”. Are your recipes low in sodium content? Thank you!
Yes! Some if not most recipes are low in sodium. 🙂
Jennifer and I would like to know if you can add somewhere on your page your pantry staples? The item every kitchen should have in stock?
I love your site! I have an unrelated question. What is the color of your kitchen cabinets? I covet them. TIA.
Hi Kelly! I’m so sorry but I don’t recall the color of the kitchen cabinets. It’s been a few years!
Oh, this is a fantastic way to get your kids eating broccoli.
Hi, I stumbled on to your site while searching for easy dinner recipes. I am new to cooking (started last year when my baby turned 1) and basically in need of lots of easy, quick recipes for my family. Your site looks lovely. Can’t wait to try some of your recipes. And please keep us posted on restaurants/places to try in Chicago. Thank u!
Hi Chungah…I have recently found your site and I am loving it. Can’t wait to try some of the Asian inspired recipes. Can you please post a recipe for an easy japchae?
Hi Chungah!
It’s dinnertime (again) and I’m loving your website. It’s my first time looking about the “About Me” section and I see that you moved to “Chiberia” in 2019? Where it that ?? A cross between China and Siberia? Sounds pretty bad compared to LA 🙂
‘Chiberia’ refers to the extreme cold in the city of Chicago, inspired by the polar vortex. 🙂
Everytime I want a delicious recipe for something, yours is the first to pop up on every Google search, so I started following your site. I love your recipes and how yummy they are, and now I find that you have and love corgis so I am 100% in love! My corgi Totakeke loves watching me cook your delicious recipes! I intend to.kewp following for more delicious recipes and cute corgi pictures!
Thank you so much for that, Izzy! We hope you keep enjoying all of the recipes! 🙂
Hi Chungah, your book literally changed my life and I wanted to write and say thank you! In 2017, the company I was leading went out of business and I was home for 6 months. I found your book and started cooking for the family every day. I’ve tried pretty much all of them and really like that the ingredients are in the same order of the process. Every recipe was incredibly well received by the biggest skeptics…my teenagers. I’m looking forward to the day you decide to make a 2nd version of your 1st book. Thanks for what you do: )
One of my favorites! Especially with a loaf of brick oven Italian bread!
Hi! Love your website! I have made your Asian meatball recipe. Would I need to adjust it at all to make it pork and make it patties instead of meatballs?
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come up with a tasty recipe for Jerusalem Artichokes?
I have them growing in my garden and would like to utilize them in our meals but they have somewhat of an off-putting twang to them.
Love the recipe book. Glad I found it searching for something else. Could you let me know what kind of Whey Protein Powder you buy? I am trying to make you Mini Pumpkin Protein Donuts.
I use the one from Whole Foods. 🙂
I get compliments on recipes of yours that I make all the time. I tell everyone who loves them to follow you 🙂
Awesome, thank you!
I just want to thank you for your amazing recipes. My husband discovered your Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe and it has become his favorite dish to make. We have it 3-4 times a month.
I just found your Mongolian Beef recipe and am looking forward to trying it. I have a feeling that it will also become part of our menu rotation!
Congratulations on your success and keep up the great work!
Can you add somewhere on your page your pantry staples? The item every kitchen should have in stock?
Where do I get the prep containers. Amazon has some that are 1-2-3 compartment. What size do you use for your recipes I’m ordering book and need the containers.
Maureen, each recipe is different. Some require 1 compartment, others require 2 or 3 compartments. You can choose to use any container of your choice. Hope that helps!
Pls share your Korean porridge!! I always get chicken broth from our local Chinese restaurant when I have to be on a clear diet and didnt know if this was similar. (Those days are SO hard!!)
I just found your website and can’t wait to use your recipes. Will be buying your book as soon as I find it. All recipes sound delicious. Thank you