They might not seem like the easiest thing to repurpose, but a humble kitchen colander can actually find plenty of other uses ...

Drain the beef from the marinade into a colander over a glass bowl ... Add the shallots and transfer to a large casserole dish. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Pat dry the cubes of beef ...

The traditional Italian dish, tortellini en brodo (tortellini ... or until the pasta is tender. Drain in a colander but do not rinse. Divide the pasta among 4 warm, shallow bowls.