Lightweight, fine mesh strainers are useful for plenty of tasks, but for big batches of pasta or bushels of greens, a large, free-standing or over-the-sink colander is the best tool for the job.

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We asked food writers, a cookbook author, and recipe developers about the best colanders, including Ekobo Colander and Pour Bowl, Ikea Ordning Colander, Preserve Plastic Colander, Williams Sonoma ...

Most home cooks use a colander to do things like drain pasta and wash vegetables. A chinois can accomplish both of those things and more, since they are made from fine mesh metal.

When it comes to colanders, bigger is better. After all, washing and draining foods is a kitchen sink job. If not daily, then once or several times a week, we need a large vessel with drain holes ...

But once I finally caved and dropped a (very reasonable) $10 on a set of three mesh strainers, I realized that there’s a big difference between being stubborn and being right.The 4.72-inch (very ...