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.
3. Cook in the microwave. 1  Place the frozen or fresh peas in a microwave safe bowl and add 1 tbsp. ( 2 15 ml) of water to the bowl. 3  Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir and continue heating in 1 minute intervals until hot.oil the peas. 1  Judge how much water it would take to cover the peas, then add that amount of water to a pot. 2  Set the pot on high, and let it boil. 3  When it comes to a boil, quickly add the peas and turn the heat down to medium high. 4  Let the peas cook for 2 minutes if fresh, 3 minutes if frozen.