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Reserving 1 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta and peas into a colander.
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Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Once washed, make sure to dry properly with a kitchen towel and store in a colander-style container to prevent any leftover drops pooling and spoiling your food.
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
Drain in colander and season with salt.
—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
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Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Once washed, make sure to dry properly with a kitchen towel and store in a colander-style container to prevent any leftover drops pooling and spoiling your food.
—Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
Drain in colander and season with salt.
—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
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 28 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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