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Starter of ravioli in Antigua splattered and sprinkled with nice cheese (2,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

au gratin

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(Other definitions for au gratin that I've seen before include "Cooked with browned breadcrumbs and, sometimes, cheese" , "Like some food" , "Like some dishes" , "cheesy" , "baked with a coating of breadcrumbs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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