diff --git a/grains/chicken_penne.tex b/grains/chicken_penne.tex
index 18daf70..7766fcc 100644
--- a/grains/chicken_penne.tex
+++ b/grains/chicken_penne.tex
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 \addIngredient{1 teaspoon}{ground fennel seed}
 \addIngredient{1 teaspoon}{dried basil}
 \addIngredient{\half teaspoon}{ground coriander}
-\addIngredient{\quarter ¼teaspoon}{ground black pepper}
+\addIngredient{\quarter teaspoon}{ground black pepper}
 \addIngredient{1 pound}{chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces}
 \addIngredient{1 tablespoon}{olive oil}
 \addIngredient{5 cloves}{garlic, minced}
diff --git a/sauces/vegan_cream_cheese.tex b/sauces/vegan_cream_cheese.tex
index 073f3c8..16a3649 100644
--- a/sauces/vegan_cream_cheese.tex
+++ b/sauces/vegan_cream_cheese.tex
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 \addIngredient{1 quart}{plain soy milk}
 \addIngredient{1 packet}{vegan yogurt starter}
 \addIngredient{2 tablespoons}{canola oil}
-\addIngredient{\half ½teaspoon}{sugar}
+\addIngredient{\half teaspoon}{sugar}
 \addIngredient{\eighth teaspoon}{salt}
 \end{ingredients}