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Before adding the fruits to the frosting, grind them very finely in a food processor or blender (or place them in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin).—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 7 May 2026 Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin, pound pork to a ¼- to ½-inch thickness.—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 There's no need to reach for your rolling pin to make this version of chicken pot pie.—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 To achieve this, place the breasts, one at a time, in a resealable plastic bag or between two sheets of parchment, and gently pound them with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or potato masher until evenly flattened.—John Becker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rolling pin