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To quickly defrost frozen peas, place them in a colander and run warm water over them.
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Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The set includes four colander-like bowls in different colors, including tan, brown, green, and tan.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water to flush away remaining particles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Wash blueberries right before eating by rinsing them with water in a colander and drying them.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2025
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Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The set includes four colander-like bowls in different colors, including tan, brown, green, and tan.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water to flush away remaining particles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Wash blueberries right before eating by rinsing them with water in a colander and drying them.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2025
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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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