Now he's taken his knowledge of global cuisine and put it in his new cookbook, What Would Brian Boitano Make?: Recipes for Cooking Like a Champion, Out May 7, the book offers easy and nutritious recipes like paella sliders, summer squash risotto with lemon-basil chicken, and coconut flan.

Below, get a taste of Boitano making carne asada tacos with gal pal Kristi Yamaguchi.