Hi
I think it's a great idea to cook for your neighbour. Maybe you could invite a guest one night a week and then you know you ( and a friend) will get a good meal once a week.
I don't work mons and tues and often make a few meals at 10am when my favourite radio programme is on. Means I just need to reheat when I get home from work and am tired or short of time.
maybe change the time you cook or cook in bulk, freeze and reheat?
Carly