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.
Boiling Snap Peas. 1  1. Wash the snap peas in a colander with cold water. 2  2. Inspect the snap peas. 3  3. Place the snap peas on the cutting board.  4. Fill a 3-quart (2839 ml) pot with 1  water. 5. Cover the pot with the 2  lid. 6. Wait 5 minutes.  7. Remove the netted steamer with the peas from inside the pot.