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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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Just made the Sourdough Biscuits. They were
damn delicious and damn easy compared to other recipes
I’ve seen. Thank you.
Would love to see you write a book on either
Bread Baking or vegetarian meal prep.
Will try making Pandesal next now that I have a
sourdough starter. It’s fun trying food from other
countries.
Hi sweetie- how do I pronounce your name?
Love
Chrissy
You have the best and most delicious recipes.
I’ve been following you for many many years. You are still my favorite! Your recipes are straightforward and delicious. Your photography is the BEST! Thank you!
Hello. I stumbled across your website while surfing for a good dish to make for Cinco De Mayo. I was captivated by a photo of your SHEET PAN NACHOS. Then those biscuits… jeez! I don’t know who is taking your photos, but I want to try everything I see on this site. Excellent work.
I have made many of your recipes, all turn out perfectly. I wanted to say your recipes are very good and reliable. I appreciate you sharing your Joy! I especially love the Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits ! I am working on making some of the Asian dishes. You deserve success and I am happy this is your full time job!! Your amazing!
Dear Chunghah, Thank you for your endless creativity. Three times a week I entertain my family with one of your clearly organized and healthful recipes. I have bought your cookbook for both my 36 year old daughters, who are also very capable in the kitchen. (I know who taught them to cook :D) I hope CA life is agreeing with you, Ben and the Corgies. Nice Chupa, btw. Lucky man. Best from Concord, MA.
I love food….
I love your web site because I’m interested primarily in southeast asian recipes. The flavors, smells and textures of various foods not generally familiar to me, are gr!eat fun to make as long as they’re not too Americanized. I love authenticity but cannot always get ingredients in Wichita, Ks. I don’t do as much cooking and baking as I did prior to turning 82, but I still find your website and your recipes very interesting. Keep up the good work!
I just have to let you know I get a chuckle out of what’s happening. I’ve been having Some operations lately and my phone keeps correcting my surgeon’s name to yours in all my correspondence!☺️ “Dr. Chungah”!!
Me encanta haberla encontrado, gracias por sus recetas
I just found you when I was looking for a Chinese chicken salad recipe. I’m a local Hawaiian girl and I’m familiar with this salad. I just like to browse and see how others make it. Anyway the reason I’m writing this email because I had to know more about you. I don’t usually do this. I love you and your family. You have a beautiful family especially the dogs. I hope you keep on creating these easy recipes. I cook a lot but I’m lazy and don’t like too many ingredients and a lot of prep. I’m so glad I stumbled onto your site. Will make the salad tonight.
Aloha from Hawaii,
Earlaina
Is there a way to save your recipes either than Pinterest? I do not have it and I have no desire to be on it.
I enjoy each suggestion – being a senior with lots fo time…I try but also send receipes to friends especially wives that enjoy cooking. We live in several states so enjoy the cultural exposure…my weakness is not cooking a firm but tasty corn or flour tortilla before the ingredients – perhaps you could provide some tips?
My wife and I live in New Mexico, Arizona and California…we are lucky but my results on the stove not so good. We also love Korean movies on netflix!
Hi Chungah, I just wanted to let you know I love your recipes and I have never made one that I didn’t love. Your website is one of my go to sites when I’m looking for something delicious to make.
Thanks!!! Give Butters and Cartman a pet for me. I’m a huge corgi fan.
What sort of salad or veg side should I serve with your delicious peanut chicken noodle dish??
My daughter loves your recipes so I’d like to get them, too.
Been following you for years, and I cannot recommend you enough! I think my friends are tired of me always recommending you and your website. We even made an entire Thanksgiving dinner last year with exclusively Damn Delicious recipes. SO GOOD! Thank you for making meals that are doable in the kitchen.
Found your Shrimp Carbonara to make for my wife on Valentine’s Day. We had all of your simple, healthy ingredients. It was a huge hit! Delicious, easy, fast and you never know, might even help me get lucky!! I’ll be following Damn Delicious from now on!
I have just found Damn Delicious. I will be trying your recipes.
I have followed you forever… and to confirm… I found your Harvest Chicken Salad that I saved in Feb 2013! I LOVE knowing that each of your recipes are tested, confirmed and delicious…. Damn Delicious Thank you for all you do! ~Melanie