I know the basic usage of slow cooker is for stews, soups, pot roasts and various other foods that have high water content - essentially, simmered in some kind of sauce, which then is part of the food. In essence, something that needs to be packed in a leak-proof box if I want to take it as my lunch to work and not have it leak all over my bag.  I'm curious if slow cooker can be employed for more "dry" food, something without sauces - possibly something like caressoles, meat pies` or such? If so, what kind of recipes could I look for, for that kind of foods? 
I've made "dry" dishes, such as meat loaf and shepherd's pie (and brownies, once) in my slow cooker. I've done it 2 ways.   Straight into the ceramic insert Using a smaller ovensafe dish inside the ceramic insert to give it the right shape   I've never had an issue. 