Those smaller ones are good for making dips for crackers, chips, or even a small batch of gravy keeping warm.

You could do a small batch of soup, too. Small loaf of bread. Small stew if you don't want leftovers. Stuff like that. Ideas:21 Easy Crock-Pot Recipes for Two - Slow Cooker Dinn...

Ok, it's misleading. It says "for two", but it leads to recipes for full-sized crock pot. Well, you can always adjust the quantities, but this one seems to lead for small crock pot recipes: https://www.101cookingfo...

That is so kind. There are so many possibilities. There are tons of ways to use it videos out there.

If you like Mexican, you should be able to fit a chicken breast and a 1/2 can of tomatoes & chilis (Rotel is the brand I like). Then let it cook on low all day, or if you don't remember until afternoon, on high for 3-4 hours. By then the chicken should be easy to shred and you can use it as it, add chicken broth for soup, or cream cheese for a dip.

You can also do small stews, etc.

Hot food with lots of flavours! Nice gift.