The two major steps leading to diagnosis of celiac disease are: A small bowel biopsy to assess gut damage. For those with suspected dermatitis herpetiformis, skin biopsies will be taken of the skin near the lesion.
Fresh Peas, Sugar Snap Peas and Snow Peas. Prepare peas as state above for the variety of peas being cooked. To boil 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of fresh peas or a 10 oz. package of frozen, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 3/4 tablespoon of salt. Drop in green peas and boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes Begin checking for doneness after 1 minute.
Bring to the boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Turn the heat down, cover with a lid, and cook for about 1 hour. To make the pease pudding, put all the ingredients, except for the butter, into a saucepan with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Add just enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 1Â½ hours, until the split peas are tender.