Chinois strainers have a conical shape with a fine mesh filter that lends itself well to creating silky smooth sauces, stocks and soups. They can also double as a colander and are great for ...

This over-the-sink mesh strainer is best for larger tasks like draining a pot of pasta or rinsing lots of vegetables. The 14-by-10-by-4.5-inch dimensions are adjustable to fit over your kitchen ...

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 ...