diff --git a/meal-planner.tex b/meal-planner.tex
index a82e836..04aad76 100644
--- a/meal-planner.tex
+++ b/meal-planner.tex
@@ -15,7 +15,9 @@
 	bottom=5mm
 ]{geometry}
 
-\newcounter{mealday}
+\newcounter{mealday}	% this is to make sure each text box is distinct
+\renewcommand*{\DefaultOptionsofText}{charsize = 10pt}		% this is to change the formatting for every TextField
+%	source: https://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/36630/hyperref-how-to-format-text-in-a-forms-text-field
 
 \newcommand{\paste}{\noindent\begin{tblr}{width = \textwidth,
 		vline{2,3} = {3,6,9,12,15,18,21}{solid},						%  vertical lines
diff --git a/recipes/DatePinwheels.tex b/recipes/DatePinwheels.tex
index 4feca97..b3fcecd 100644
--- a/recipes/DatePinwheels.tex
+++ b/recipes/DatePinwheels.tex
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 \dishtype{\freeze}   %  options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze
 
 \begin{step}   %  TL=teaspoon, EL=Tablespoon
-	\cutext{500}{g} cut \& pitted dates
+	\cunum{500}{g} cut \& pitted dates
 	\cunum{132}{g} sugar
 	\cunum{152}{g} water
 
diff --git a/recipes/Lahsa.tex b/recipes/Lahsa.tex
index 2bca515..af76e2e 100644
--- a/recipes/Lahsa.tex
+++ b/recipes/Lahsa.tex
@@ -21,9 +21,10 @@
    \cutext{1}{TL} coriander
    \cutext{1}{TL} paprika
    \cutext{1}{EL} tomato paste
+   diced chiles/pepper from previous step
    \SnP
 \method
-   Once onion starts to brown add the tomatoes. Season with salt, peepper, cumin, coriander, paprika and tomato paste.
+   Once onion starts to brown add the tomatoes and peppers. Season with salt, peepper, cumin, coriander, paprika and tomato paste.
 
    Cook tomatoes on medium/low heat until dissolved {\small (or able to be easily crushed with a spatula)}.
 \end{step}
@@ -32,7 +33,7 @@
    3 eggs
    \cutext{1/4}{cup} water
 \method
-   \textbf{Switch heat off} then quickly crack eggs in tomato/onion mixture. Add a splash of water and mix immediately.
+   \textbf{Remove from heat} then quickly crack eggs in tomato/onion mixture. Add a splash of water and mix immediately.
 \end{step}
 
 \begin{step}
diff --git a/recipes/Pancakes.tex b/recipes/Pancakes.tex
index b71419b..3398fd5 100644
--- a/recipes/Pancakes.tex
+++ b/recipes/Pancakes.tex
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 
 \begin{step}
    \cutext{1_1/2}{cup} milk
-   \cutext{1/2}{cup} (1 stick) butter, melted
+   \cutext{1/4}{cup} (\cunum{1/2}{stick}) butter, melted
    \cutext{2}{TL} vanilla extract
    1 large egg
 \method
diff --git a/recipes/SalmonGnocchi.tex b/recipes/SalmonGnocchi.tex
index a6deb46..cf9137a 100644
--- a/recipes/SalmonGnocchi.tex
+++ b/recipes/SalmonGnocchi.tex
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 \recipe[]{Salmon \& Gnocchi}[]
-\serves{\textcolor{red}{??}}
+\serves{2--3}
 \preptime{\textcolor{red}{??}}
 \cooktime{\textcolor{red}{??}}
 %\dishtype{\freeze}   %  options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze