I swear I have seen once a colander that has a divider in the middle, so that you can put it in a big pot of water, and cook two different kinds of pasta at the same time, one in each side of the colander. I have been looking for... (9 replies, last updated by MSK July 8, 2007)

Has anyone ever tried these? I bought them frozen. Bag says not to thaw them, but throw on the grill still frozen. (2 replies, last updated by colander August 30, 2006)

Last night I tried a new recipe – thought the short cut was brilliant and the saute ingredients could be up to you. Opened a bag of baby spinach and put it in a large colander in the sink. Cooked a package of cheese... (0 replies, last updated by ginnyhw May 16, 2008)

Just wondering...Can I boil my pasta for pasta salad (using colander insert) then re-use the water to boil potatoes or vice versa? I don’t want to boil multiple pots of water and over-heat my kitchen! Thanks! (1 reply, last updated by pitu May 22, 2009)

i’m looking for a lady who sells handmade pottery and ceramics. she makes these lovely perforated colanders she called “berry bowls” that would be perfect this time of year for storing berries in the fridge so... (0 replies, last updated by tastycakes June 16, 2008)

Huge feature article! Everything you ever wanted to know about those jazzy silicone spatter shields, colanders, hot holders, baking stuff....etc. & etc. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/10/dining/10sili.html?_r=1&8dpc&oref=slogin (0 replies, last updated by fauchon January 10, 2007)

I halve the babies, put them into a colander which is then put into a large bowl in the sink. Water is run over the greens in the colander till the bowl is full, then the water is agitated. The colander is lifted out of the... (7 replies, last updated by tryityoulllikeit March 14, 2009)

I think the thing that you are describing that is usually used to steam things is generally called a “steamer.” Colanders are usually used to drain things that have been cooking in a liquid. Example: draining pasta or... (5 replies, last updated by Ruby Tuesday February 16, 2003)

No need to rinse it assuming it was clean when it was frozen. Defrost it in a colander to drain off excess moisture. Crabmeat seems to exude quite a bit perhaps due to the large surface area. Crabmeat freezes fine for use in... (2 replies, last updated by MakingSense October 29, 2006)

why is it that whenever i thaw my frozen vegetables, like zucchini, they end up being mushy? i’ve been putting them in a colander to thaw out to room temp. am i doing something wrong? (2 replies, last updated by lucia July 25, 2003)

On a whim, I decided to try making my first batch of spaetzle last night, using the "push the dough through the holes in a colander method." Well it sounded good in theory, but in reality my dough just would not agree to be... (2 replies, last updated by paulj March 11, 2008)

can get makes it tastier). Bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Add 3 1/2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and stir. It will curdle and separate into curds and whey. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or a a colander lined with... (2 replies, last updated by morwen March 4, 2008)

readings, for example. They also do this nifty thing where they make wall lights out of colanders —it’s cool. Oh, I also would recommend the fried calamari there — very crispy in a light batter. (1 reply, last updated by JessicaKlonsky May 3, 2002)

My sister is looking for a juicer to buy my mother who makes gallons of tomato juice each year by manually pushing the tomatoes through a colander . I have the Kitchen Aid fruit and vegetable strainer attachment that works with... (2 replies, last updated by ted July 14, 2009)

the rice in cheesecloth, put it in a metal colander and steam it a top boiling water with the lid placed on top of the colander, about 20-25 minutes. I turn the rice once to ensure evenness. Give it a try with a small portion and... (3 replies, last updated by knoedel May 12, 2004)