How to Use strainer in a Sentence

strainer

noun
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  • Crush the tomatoes by hand and add to the strainer; do not add the juice in the can.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Fit a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl of meat, then pour the broth through it.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Push the puree through a nylon mesh strainer to get rid of the seeds.
    — Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
  • When you’re done, run the broth through a fine-mesh strainer and store it.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the pan from the heat and scrape the lemon curd into the strainer set on the bowl.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022
  • Strain through a mesh strainer to avoid seeds and skins.
    — Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Strain the seeds through a mesh strainer and transfer to a bowl.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2021
  • What's left in the bowl (and the bottom of your strainer) is your tamarind paste.
    — Kary Osmond, chicagotribune.com, 8 Nov. 2019
  • Tap the strainer against the side of the sink to drain out excess water.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022
  • For a smoother sauce, strain through a fine mesh strainer.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • Slice down the middle of each shrimp, place in a strainer, and rinse off.
    — Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 6 May 2021
  • Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer.
    — David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Rest a fine-mesh strainer on a second large bowl and set the bowl near the first bowl.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 10 June 2021
  • The omelet on the show starts with Sydney whisking the eggs through a mesh strainer.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
  • Note: To blanch the mustard seeds, place them in a small fine-mesh strainer.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The cooking cup holds 0.8 liters and has a drink-thru lid with a pour spout and strainer.
    — Outdoor Life, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; stir in the lemon juice and gelatin.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Step 3: If there's a plastic strainer in the neck of the gas can, remove it.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 28 Aug. 2020
  • Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean saucepan.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Bring water to a boil in a pot, then add the tea strainer and boil the cannabis for 5 minutes.
    — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Strain this fruity base with a fine mesh strainer; there should be no seeds.
    — Laura Manske, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Let your setup press the ricotta in the strainer overnight in the fridge.
    — Christina Bernstein, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and set a spider strainer next to it.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Strain through a mesh strainer to avoid seeds and skins, if needed.
    — Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Drain in a mesh strainer, flush with water and drain again.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2018
  • Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a coupe and serve.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 11 July 2018
  • Allow to cool and strain the oil using a fine strainer.
    — Essence, 28 June 2024
  • Place the farro in a strainer and rinse with cold water.
    — Jennifer Tyler Lee and Anisha Patel, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2020
  • Use a strainer to separate the fruit from the sangria syrup into a quart and store.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 26 July 2024
  • Keep glasses on the shelves, and store strainers, shakers, and spoons on the counter or in the lower cabinets.
    — Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2024

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