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Before consuming cranberries, transfer them to a colander and rinse under cool running water.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Transfer the shucked oysters to a colander, then rinse under cool running water.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Put scallops in a large colander in sink and dust with flour, shaking off excess.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
Allow your greens to drain in a colander then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, or run them through a salad spinner to twirl off excess moisture.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Transfer the shucked oysters to a colander, then rinse under cool running water.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Put scallops in a large colander in sink and dust with flour, shaking off excess.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
Allow your greens to drain in a colander then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, or run them through a salad spinner to twirl off excess moisture.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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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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