Why Milk Street's Neapolitan Meatballs Skip the Parsley

Asked Dec 30, 2019 by Amanda N.

Hi.. I made these and they were so different from my meatballs.. my friends and family loved them.. so now these are it for us.. BUT.. the article about them discusses the use of parsley in Italy to make them more then once yet the recipe doesn't call for parsley at all. I was wondering why ?? Thank you

ADVERTISEMENT

Recipe

Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026

Have a question for Milk Street experts?

Get trusted advice from the cooks, editors, and recipe developers behind Milk Street.

Ask a Question

Don’t have an account?Sign up

Join the conversation

Sign in to join the conversation.

COMMENTS

Amanda N.
January 23, 2020
Thank you!

Recipe

Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026