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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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Hello,
I’ve been making your Korean beef bowl for the past few years – and every time one of my three daughters comments on how much better mine tastes than any they’ve ever made I tell them “It’s because you don’t have the right recipe!”
I know very little about Korean food or culture but I’m looking forward to learning more as a new subscriber.
Found you because I forgot to buy canned sloppy joe sauce. What a great mistake!!! I’ve made 3 different recipes since that, all have been amazing. Super simple and yummy! Can’t wait to explore more. Thanks!
Can’t wait to try it all!! My friend highly recommended you!
I cannot wait to try everything I’ve seen so far, my friend suggested you and I’m a well seasoned cook, so many new things on here!
I cannot wait to try these recipes, I’m a seasoned cook and am seeing so many new ideas already!
I found you on Pinterest as I was searching for quinoa recipes. I recently watched a documentary on Netflix about You are what you eat and it was eye opening. So I am going to try and cook recipes high in protein without using meat. Thank you for your recipes and I hope to see more of them.
Would love any easy, few ingredients recipes IBS friendly, especially any baked deserts gluten free). And hot chocolate / cocoa recipe which is not full of sugar.
My friends and I cherish your recipes, absolutely fresh, flavorful and delicious.
You are my go do meal planning for my week
Maureen Murphy
The pictures of the dogs are really adorable. I love your site. I have one question. I can’t eat dairy products. They make me very ill at this point in my “delicate” condition. I am an almost 70 year old woman. I have survived Ovarian Cancer stage 3-C for the past 30 years. I have also done far better than predicted in terms of an operation which I had to have on my spine in 2011. I am a survivor of physical, psychological as well as sexual abuse. I have no memory of ever not being in pain for my life. I know that dairy products make things harder for me. Do you have any alternative ingredients you can suggest, perhaps soy?
very entertaining
I would like to see if you have an unbelievable recipe for reasonable hot chocolate? We are having 60 chior kids come over in a few days, plus 120 parents, and likely a few additional brothers and sisters. Thus the ask for reasonable as well.
We love your stuff. More good stuff!
Thanks,
Brett
I love what you do with sheet pans. I will be trying your sheet pan Macaroni & cheese. Thank you for your creations and inspiration. You inspire me to cook, while recuparating from a leg fracture vs making sandwiches.
OMG! You are adorable! I loved reading all about your journey and seeing those adorable fur babies!
Happy thanksgiving. Thanks for your cooking ideas. I tried your rosemary bread recipe, but after 22 hours, tightly covered, the dough mixture was just like it was when i put it together. Just now tried to add to skillet to double in size but don’t think it’s going to. Any thoughts what went wrong?
I would love to get your recipes!
Hi Chungah, I’m big fan of your work! A few years ago I stumbled upon your pancetta & herb stuffing and I bookmarked the webpage a dozen times, but to my dismay the webpage is no longer available https://people.com/food/chungah-rhee-pancetta-herb-stuffing-thanksgiving-recipe and I’m so bummed I didn’t save the actual recipe pdf. I’ve searched your site and found a few recipes that are close, but not the exact pancetta & herb stuffing recipe that I remember. Would you be willing to re-share that original recipe? Many thanks for considering, Chungah
Hello, printed out your Easy Thai Shrimp Soup recipe back in 2015. Absolutely love ❤️ it! It is Damn Delicious! Looking forward to trying other “easy” recipes. My guy and I are above 70 yrs and want easy prep and cook. Keep up the good work.
Hello Chungah,
I am an absolute disaster in the kitchen. However, I have made your Easy Chicken Tacos several times and they have turned out great every time. Yahooooo! I have told all my friends about your site. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Sandy
Y’all are so precious. I pray you are all doing well. I like the recipes I have tried so far and will experiment with some new ones soon. So glad I discovered DD!
I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your recipes. I have quite a few in my regular rotation and know that I can always come here when I am looking for something new. Your recipes have been consistently delicious. Thank you!