Finding Chinese recipes is usually pretty easy. People all over like Chinese food and people will help you make it. You can try books, tv shows, and the internet. If this is your first foray into Chinese cooking, it might be wise to give some free recipes a try before you purchase a new book.
For a beginner who really wants to learn the basics of Chinese cooking and find some great and easy recipes, nothing can beat the Internet. Thousands of websites exist that include recipes for cuisine of every variety. Many are specially geared toward Chinese food. Chinese food is not only spicy crab dip but much more. Some might make you register with the site but most give you recipes for free. You can print them out or save them for when you are ready to start cooking. You can learn about Chinese recipes on the TV.
The food networks get a lot of ratings with Chinese cooking shows and competitions. Recently I saw a great cooking show on how to prepare crab bisque meal at home. Always a sumptuous visual delight in process, the food is always delectible. A digital recorder is better in capturing a recipe than hand-writing while you are watching someone cook it. The old fashioned Chinese recipe book provides the best usage rather than new cook books.
You can pick and choose from any Chinese dish you can imagine,if you get a very large one. One of my favorites is a recipe called secret newburg lobster – try it. They often include common substitutions and cooking tips as well as helpful advice for the beginner.