How to Use colander in a Sentence

colander

noun

• Drain the beans in a colander, then return the beans to the pot.
  — Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Once the beans come to a boil, drain them in a colander.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021
• Drain the pasta and shake it in the colander to cool it down a bit.
  — Sarah Rense, Esquire, 5 Feb. 2018
• Give them a toss and place the colander in the sink for about 30 minutes.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2020
• Once drained, take the colander out of the bowl and set both the broccoli and stock aside.
  — Charlotte Palermino, Redbook, 24 Feb. 2014
• Line a colander with a cheesecloth and set it in the sink.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2021
• Toss the leaves and stems with ½ cup of kosher salt, place in a colander to drain overnight.
  — Jamie Feldmar, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2021
• Drain and leave the potatoes to steam dry in a colander.
  — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
• Place a colander or a sieve over a bowl to catch seeds.
  — Laura Duerr, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2021
• Put them in a colander to thaw and rest the colander over a saucepan.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 June 2024
• Put beans in a colander set over a bowl and drain well.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 16 July 2020
• Drain in a colander, toss with 1 teaspoon of the oil, and set aside to cool.
  — Christian Burno, Dallas News, 24 June 2019
• Drain the beans in a colander and rinse with fresh water.
  — Sara Franklin, charlotteobserver, 19 June 2018
• Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the pan.
  — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
• Remove from heat and strain the rice in a fine colander.
  — Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and sprinkle with the flour.
  — Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2019
• Drain in a colander, then add 1 cup of ice cubes on top.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2021
• Place in a colander with the cucumber and toss with the salt.
  — Melissa Clark, Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
• Strain broth in a colander set over a large bowl or pot.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Oct. 2022
• With a knife, slit open the hot eggplant and transfer to the colander.
  — Jill Gibson, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021
• Place the colander inside of a larger pan to catch the drain-off.
  — Liz Roth-Johnson, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2013
• To rinse the beans, open the cans and empty the contents into a colander.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
• When the pasta and carrots are cooked, pour on top of the beans in the colander, then drain well.
  — Star Tribune, 1 Apr. 2021
• Remove it and set it in a colander or on a clean dish cloth.
  — Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 28 Apr. 2020
• Put peppers in a colander over a sink to drain for 3-5 hours.
  — Beth Segal, cleveland, 7 May 2021
• Drain well in a colander, then transfer to a small saucepan.
  — Christina Chaey, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2021
• Place it in a colander in the sink to drain thoroughly.
  — Mary G. Pepitone, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
• Drain the pasta in a colander, then throw it back into the pan.
  — Skye McAlpine, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2018
• Gently shake the colander to get the excess water off and set aside.
  — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
• Pour the mixture into a colander and rinse with cool water.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Dec 2024