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Kylee Scales holding a pie in a floral print dress.

I’m Kylee Scales—a recipe developer and TV food contributor who has been inspiring home cooks for over a decade. By pairing professional chef techniques with real-life practicality, my recipes give readers the skill and confidence to shine in the kitchen. My work regularly airs on television stations throughout the Midwest, including Indianapolis, Detroit, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Grand Rapids.

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Fresh homemade focaccia slices with herbs on a plate.

Easy Homemade Focaccia (Same-Day or Overnight)

A chewy, golden homemade focaccia that is crisp on the bottom, airy in the middle, and endlessly customizable. Choose the same-day method for fresh bread in about two and a half hours, or the overnight cold-fermented method for deeper flavor and more time flexibility.

An individual portion of watermelon salad with matchstick fennel served in a blue and white bowl next to a fork.

Watermelon Fennel Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

There’s a reason so many people walk right past the whole watermelons and grab the pre-cut containers instead. Choosing a ripe watermelon feels like a guessing game, and cutting one seems like a hassle. But once you know what to look for and how to break it down, whole watermelon is significantly more flavorful and