In the delicatessen cookbook The Italian Deli, Theo Randalls collects 100 recipes based on classic Italian ingredients such as cured meats, smoked fish, pickled vegetables, pasta and cheeses. The book explores how Italian delicacies have become globally available, from Hong Kong to London. With a mix of family recipes and ingredients available at regular grocery stores, it offers guidance for creating everything from simple lunches to dinner parties. Photographs and a guide to delicatessens around the world complement the content, making it a handy resource for exploring Italian cooking.