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Drain in colander and season with salt.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Transfer kale to a colander and gently squeeze with your hands to remove all water.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
BeFare Metal Colander Your plastic colander is another smart swap to make before the new year arrives.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Using a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, remove and discard the large solids, then strain the stock through a chinoise or a colander lined with cheesecloth.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Transfer kale to a colander and gently squeeze with your hands to remove all water.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
BeFare Metal Colander Your plastic colander is another smart swap to make before the new year arrives.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Using a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, remove and discard the large solids, then strain the stock through a chinoise or a colander lined with cheesecloth.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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colander
noun
col·an·der
ˈkəl-ən-dər 
ˈkäl-
ˈkäl-
: a utensil with small holes for draining food
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