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.
Once the butter begins to sizzle, place the snap peas in the pan. 4. Add a dash of salt and a dash of pepper to the snap peas as they cook. Move the snap peas around using a non-stick utensil. Cook the peas for 1 to 2 minutes until they are done. 5. Remove the pan from the stove.