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Still using a separate colander to wash produce in the sink?
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Think oversized vessels with multiple levels and attachments, such as colanders and cutting boards, to aid in prep, says Buenrostro.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
To rinse, simply place the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve or colander (make sure the holes are small enough that the grains won’t fall through) and rinse under cool water for about 30 seconds.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Drain the peels in a colander, then spread them on a wire cooling rack and let sit 12 hours at room temperature to dry out a bit.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Think oversized vessels with multiple levels and attachments, such as colanders and cutting boards, to aid in prep, says Buenrostro.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
To rinse, simply place the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve or colander (make sure the holes are small enough that the grains won’t fall through) and rinse under cool water for about 30 seconds.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Drain the peels in a colander, then spread them on a wire cooling rack and let sit 12 hours at room temperature to dry out a bit.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Colander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colander. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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