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The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus to facilitate straining requirements. The cooking apparatus includes a pot and lid that can be securely integrated to function as a strainer. The lid includes a circumferentially extending flange that is designed to slide into the pot and rest on

The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus to facilitate straining requirements. The cooking apparatus includes a pot and lid that can be securely integrated to function as a strainer. The lid includes a circumferentially extending flange that is designed to slide into the pot and rest on the rim of the pot. The flange includes a pair of opposing perforation regions and a pair of opposing protrusion elements. The pot includes a corresponding pair of notches and channels to receiving the protrusion elements to secure the lid to the pot. In a straining position the lid is secured to the pot, with the protrusion elements positioned in the channels and with the perforations regions aligned with dipped outer edges in the rim of the pot to facilitate pouring and straining. In a non-straining position the lid is merely resting in the notches to permit easy removal of the lid. In the non-straining position the perforations regions are covered by the inner sides of the pot to limit the escape of steam during cooking operations.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A cooking apparatus, comprising:(a) a container for receiving items to be cooked, said container having a rim surrounding an open region having inner sides; said rim having a pouring region;(b) a lid adapted to cover said open region and a portion of the rim of the container, said

[ We claim:] [1.] A cooking apparatus, comprising:(a) a container for receiving items to be cooked, said container having a rim surrounding an open region having inner sides; said rim having a pouring region;(b) a lid adapted to cover said open region and a portion of the rim of the container, said lid includes a flange adapted to slidably engage with the inner sides of the container; said flange having a region of perforations; and(c) means for securing the lid to the container; said lid being operable between a first and a second position; where in said first position the lid is secured to the container by the means for securing and the region of perforations of the flange is in fluid communication with the pouring region of the rim, whereby the items in the container can be strained; and in said second position the lid is released from the means for securing and the region of perforations in the flange is covered by the inner sides of the container.