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Place the seeds into a fine colander and rinse thoroughly.
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Place colander in sink and let sit 20 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cool running water.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Transfer the sliced or diced leeks to a colander or salad spinner.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Place colander in sink and let sit 20 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cool running water.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Transfer the sliced or diced leeks to a colander or salad spinner.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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