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Cotta's Kitchen

Name: Cotta's Kitchen
Address: 833 E Main Street, Turlock, CA, 95380, US
Telephone: +12096642004

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Cotta's Kitchen is a restaurant focusing on homemade family recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients WELCOME TO COTTA’S KITCHEN! Buon Appetito!

~Angela Cotta

I had the absolute privilege of growing up in one of the most bountiful regions in the United States...“California’s Heartland.”

As a child, I spent many days a week at my Grandparent’s Ranch in Ceres, CA, running through the almond orchard and riding on the tractor with my Nonu. It was on that very Ranch (which remains in our Family to this day) where my
love for “farm-to-fork” ingredients first

began. Besides their forty acres of almonds, Nonu and Nana had a small plot of land that surrounded their farmhouse where they had planted an array of fruits and vegetables. Depending on the season, you could find anything from zucchini, basil, and fava beans to peaches, plums, and apricots. Being able to plant, pick, prepare, and plate this fresh produce was essentially the beginning of my culinary quest. Needless to say, it is a heritage that I am so very proud of having. So here I am... after twelve years of living in Southern California as a professional musician, I’ve headed back home to the Central Valley with my extremely supportive husband, Kit Casey (aka: “The Taste Tester”), & find myself pursuing a food-filled fantasy. Please join me on this tasty adventure of fresh, family-inspired recipes.

08/31/2026

Another round of tomatoes & basil are ready to harvest, so we’re celebrating with our version of two Italian classics:

*Traditional Panzanella (Vegetarian Dish with Chicken/Prosciutto Options): If you’ve never pleasured your taste-buds with a traditional Italian Panzanella Salad, then you’re in for a real treat. Our signature crispy croutons are tossed with perfectly ripened sun-kissed tomatoes, sliced red onions, shaved pecorino cheese, lots of aromatic basil, and a vinaigrette that makes all of these fresh, vibrant ingredients sing together in perfect harmony. By the time you’re ready to partake in this divine dish, some of the crispy croutons will have soaked in the natural, sweet juices from the tomatoes... Talk about a taste of Tuscany in Turlock!

*Caprese Plates (GF/V) and Open-Faced Caprese Sandwiches (Vegetarian, with Protein Options): These are summertime favorites here at The Kitchen… Sliced heirloom tomatoes & fresh basil (both grown & harvested from our home ranch) topped with creamy mozzarella, aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, and flaky sea salt. Both the plate and sandwich are vegetarian dishes, but you can always choose to add on a protein of our sliced roasted Chicken Breast or Prosciutto di Parma. P.S. The Open-Faced Caprese Sandwich comes with chips, but you can always upgrade to a house side salad or seasonal fruit for an extra few bucks.

SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT: Our root beer floats and orange creamsicle floats are a perfect treat on a warm summer day. Remember to give us at least a half hour heads up if you are craving one of our floats, so that we can work our magic! LAST CALL on our seasonal cookie: Our deliciously nostalgic Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Cookies are making their final round here at The Kitchen. The next time you will see them is August 2027, when the kiddies start school back up again for a brand new year. So if our from-scratch PB&J cookies are one of your faves, definitely come by and get your fill this week!

Lastly, please note that we will be closing up shop a bit early this Thursday: We will be open from 10:30 AM till 2 PM. Thank you and hope to see you for the fun – Ciao! 😘

08/27/2026

Our from-scratch Cheddar Scallion Biscuits received such great reviews last week, that I came in extra early this morning to make up another batch!

They are terrific when sliced down the center, toasted/heated up, with a little more butter on top. And if you like the combination of savory and sweet, a drizzle great local honey would be fabulous as well.

If you would like to treat yourself to a little taste of the south, give us a call to reserve (209.664.2004), or just come on down and see us (833 East Main Street in Turlock). We'll be here till just after 5 PM tonight. Hope to see you!

P.S. Miss ya already, Dolly. 🩷💗🩷

08/25/2026

The Kitchen smells AMAZING this morning. This beauty was just pulled out of the oven about a half hour ago and it is just gorgeous. Our Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is awaiting your arrival... the crumb on the cake is absolutely perfect, and the streusel has just enough butter, cinnamon, and crunch to make you giddy. Of course you can have it tomorrow morning as a fun way to start off the day, but it would also make for a really nice afternoon pick-me-up when paired with your favorite coffee or tea. Give us a call to reserve a slice of heaven: 209–664–2004

08/24/2026

Hello All!

Our tomato season is looking like it might be a bit shorter this year, so we want to make sure that you are all getting your fill of this fresh, summertime classic.

If you happen to be new to the Caprese world, let me briefly describe it for you: It's layers of gorgeous tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, extra-virgin olive oil, aged balsamic, finished off with a pinch of really good sea salt. The organic heirloom tomatoes and basil that we use are grown and harvested from our home ranch at Cotta Family Farms, so you know the quality & freshness is on point.

Capreses are naturally vegetarian dishes, but we have a couple of protein options that you might like to add on: Our sliced roasted chicken breast and aged Prosciutto di Parma are perfect protein choices.

This week our Capreses will be offered two different ways:

*You can have an Open-Faced Caprese Sandwich, half or full-size, which comes with your choice of chips or watermelon. P.S. You can always choose to upgrade the chips/watermelon to our house green salad or assorted fresh seasonal fruit for just a few bucks more.

*Our other special option this week is the Caprese Plate. The Caprese plate is great for people who are trying to stay away from bread, or who happen to be gluten-free. Remember, if you're looking to balance protein, fats & carbs, we have those two protein options of roasted chicken breast and prosciutto that pair perfectly with this combo. On the other end of the spectrum, if you'd like your Caprese Plate with a side of grilled ciabatta, we'd be happy to do that for you as well - It's a great way to soak up all of the remaining tomato juices that have mixed in with the olive oil & balsamic... Mmmmm-mmm!

While you are perusing our menus, be sure to take a look at our seasonal "fun" drink, sweets & treats offerings, Cottables and take-home freezer items - we truly have something for everyone. Hope to see you this week at The Kitchen - Ciao! 😘

P.S. To place an order in advance, please call: 209-664-2004. Thank You.

08/20/2026

I just pulled some fresh made biscuits from the oven! Two kinds: Traditional Buttermilk or Scallion Cheddar. These are true savory biscuits, as no sugar is added to either. They're a pretty good size and priced at $5.50 each. We love to slice them in half, toast them up, and lather them up with a little more butter - So good.

Give us a call if you're interested and we will reserve one (or all!) for you. 209–664–2004

08/18/2026

Summertime basil aïoli chicken sandwiches with heirloom tomatoes & BLT's are on special this week, along with the most delicious, from-scratch, peanut butter and strawberry jam cookies. Give us a call to place your order: 209-664-2004

08/17/2026

Hello all! We have two really nice specials this week featuring our made-from-scratch basil aïoli & heirloom tomatoes that are harvested from our home ranch at Cotta Family Farms!

Choose from our sandwich special, which comes on toasted ciabatta with a slice of heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, basil aïoli and your choice of protein: Either sliced roasted chicken breast or applewood smoked bacon. If you are feeling extra sassy, have it with both chicken and bacon, and add on fresh avocado to put this baby right over the edge! This week's sandwich special comes with your choice of chips or melon, or you can always upgrade the side to a house green salad or assortment of fresh fruit for just $4 more.

And for this week's salad special we combine chopped Romaine, iceberg and arugula with marinated organic heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions, Greek feta, with your choice of our fresh made basil aïoli or creamy balsamic dressings. The salad special is gluten-free and vegetarian, with the option of adding on a protein of your choice. We highly recommend our in-house roasted chicken breast, bacon, prosciutto, hard-boiled egg, or any combination. Roasted red peppers, beets, and avocado would be lovely vegetarian additions to this salad as well. Remember to check out all of our available sandwich/salad "Add-Ons" located on the bottom right side of the fresh menu flyer.

And if you haven't yet treated yourself (or someone you love) to our seasonal PB&J cookie, this is the week to do so! As always, these cookies are getting rave reviews. They are here only for a limited time in honor of the kiddie-poohs heading back to school for their new year. What a fun treat to present to your child for a job well done, or even to a favorite teacher or coworker as a "Thank You."

This week we are open on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:30 AM till 2 PM, and on Thursday, from 10:30 AM till 5:30 PM. If interested in placing an order, please give us a call ahead of time at: 209–664–2004

Looking forward to seeing you at The Kitchen this week. Ciao! 😘

08/13/2026

Last day for this refreshing summer special: Prosciutto e Melone!

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08/10/2026

We have some delicious, farm-to-table, summer specials we're offering up this week at The Kitchen.

First up, we'll be pairing a variety of sweet, juicy melon with salty, aged Prosciutto di Parma to create the Italian classic: Prosciutto e Melone. We couldn't resist, because the melon is so good right now… If you've been down to visit our friends at Turlock Fruit, then you know exactly what I'm talking about.

And if you didn't get your fill of last week's Caprese offerings, they will once again be available. Organic heirloom tomatoes and basil are picked straight from our family ranch and served up a couple of different ways: You can have it as a plate or as an open-faced sandwich. Check out the attachment menu flyer for all of the details.

Our ice cream floats are back for a limited time! Choose from an old-fashioned root beer float or orange creamsicle float, made with Henry Weinhard's bottled sodas and REAL vanilla ice cream. Chef's Note: We can definitely make you a float right on the spot and it will be quite delicious, however, in order to enjoy our floats the way they are intended (and the way my family loves them!), we kindly ask that you call in your order at least 30+ minutes in advance. Trust us… It'll be worth the wait!

We also have a seasonal, refreshing "Fun Drink" made with peach lemonade, served over ice and finished off with your choice of topper. Choose from: Fresh brewed iced tea, San Pellegrino sparkling water, or coconut water.

And finally, now that the kiddie-poohs are heading back to school, our OG peanut butter cookie is being transformed into a nostalgic PB&J delight. Before baking off, we top each peanut butter cookie with a dollop of fresh strawberry jam to create this most decadent cookie. I mean, sure you could make your kids a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, but wouldn't this be a fun surprise to hand out for a job well done, or "just because." Shoot, you could even pair our PB&J cookie with a Cottable to make an outrageously fun lunch for the kids (and YOU)!

Looking forward to seeing you this week at The Kitchen. 😘

08/04/2026

It's true what they say… You definitely eat with your eyes first.
And all of this gorgeousness is awaiting your arrival.
Come on down and get your fill of summer while it lasts.
😍☀️🍅

Open until 2 PM today and Wednesday, and until 5:30 PM on Thursday.
209-664-2004

Address

833 E Main Street
Turlock, CA
95380

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10:30am - 2pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 2pm
Thursday	10:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12096642004

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