It cost me about €15 overall, which is definitely cheaper than eating out, and honestly it tasted just as good as a restaurant meal — maybe even better because I made it myself😂

The steak was juicy and tender, the pasta was slightly acidic from the tomato sauce which balanced the fat, and the fried egg… I didn’t plan on it being such a game-changer, but it worked perfectly.

The dish technically serves 1–2 people. Realistically, I ate the whole thing myself！but this should be a great option for a meal for one

Around €12-15 depending on the price of salmon that day. Salmon was the most expensive part, but the rest (broccoli, pasta, cherry tomatoes) was very affordable. Definitely cheaper and healthier than ordering take-away.

Salmon has always been my favourite, so honestly it tasted exactly the way I hoped — really, really good. It was tender and flavourful, the pasta was sweet and slightly tangy, and the broccoli made everything feel balanced and fresh.

I’d say very easy. Salmon only needs salt, pepper,lemon juice and a bit of butter. The pasta sauce was store-bought and the broccoli was just lightly steamed. It’s probably one of the easiest “looks fancy” meals I’ve made.

This dish is basically a standard portion for one person. It’s exactly the amount I’d make just for myself, and honestly it felt just right-not too heavy, not too little.

Overall, this meal felt lighter and more balanced than last week’s steak. It reminded me that eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.Since salmon is already my favourite food, the taste was exactly what I expected: satisfying and familiar. It also made me realise that even a simple meal for one can feel special when you plate it nicely. I’d definitely make this again on a day when I want something healthy, quick, and still enjoyable.

To be honest, not as cheap as it looks because the sauces and ingredients all came from the Chinese supermarket. Oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil are not cheap here.But once you have the seasonings, the actual vegetables and noodles aren’t too expensive.

Exactly like something I’d eat at home. The lettuce was still crunchy and coated in oyster sauce, and the noodles absorbed the egg and soy flavour really well. It may not look fancy, but the taste was very comforting

Very easy. Both dishes are beginner-friendly and almost impossible to mess up. Chinese stir-fry is all about timing, but once you know the order of ingredients, it’s straightforward and fast.

Week5:Filet Steak with Creamy Mushroom & Shrimp Pasta

A little bit expensive. Filet steak and shrimp are not cheap, and the cream, mushrooms, and asparagus also added to the cost. In total it was around €25which is more like restaurant pricing — except I had to wash the dishes myself. But I really wanted to treat myself this week so I’d say it was worth it.

So good that I forgave the price!The steak was tender and juicy, the pasta was rich and creamy with a hint of garlic and mushroom, and the shrimp added sweet, buttery flavour. The egg actually tied it all together better than I expected. It felt indulgent but satisfying like a “special occasion” meal even though it was just a random weekday.

Not very easy. It wasn’t technically difficult, but managing the timing for steak, sauce, shrimp, pasta, and egg all at once was stressful. This dish requires multitasking and attention, otherwise something will overcook. But it was a good challenge, and I learned a lot from it.

This was a meal for one, it looked like something meant for a date night but l'm actually in my student room. It was a lot of food, but I enjoyed every bit of it, and having the whole plate to myself felt like a reward.