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.
Add them into a stir fry dish. Steam some snap beans, cauliflower, peas, and carrots for a quick easy side dish. Mix raw snap beans with some olive oil, garlic, feta cheese, and slivered almonds for a tasty side. Add to curries or soups. Grill some tomatoes, snap beans, and seasonings in tin foil on the grill.